How to Apply
Whether you’re an emerging composer or an established voice, June in Buffalo offers a dynamic environment to grow, create and connect. June in Buffalo 2026 is especially focused on composer/conductors, preparing participants for the artistic and professional leadership roles that shape the future of contemporary music.
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Application Deadline:
All application materials and the processing fee must be submitted by February 15.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your compositions and work with leading composers and ensembles! Here's how:
Submit your materials directly to our UBBox folder. Be sure to include the following:
1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Submit a current resume or CV that includes:
- Detail your education, experience and creative activity.
- Format the file name as LastName_FirstName_resume.
- Include your full name, email address, institutional affiliation and recommender name in the document.
2. Performance Proposals and Scores
- Submit one or two proposals for works to be performed by the Slee Sinfonietta.
- Proposed works may include electronic elements.
- Proposals should briefly describe the work, including length, full instrumentation and any technical requirements.
- Proposals of works in progress will be considered.
Ensemble Instrumentations
The available ensemble instrumentation for the Slee Sinfonietta is as follows:
A maximum of 16 players drawn from the following:
- Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, French horn, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, piano/keyboards, harp and 2 percussion.
- Proposals may include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and/or guitar (electric or acoustic), but the availability of these instruments will be limited.
- Proposals may also include soprano voice.
- Standard doublings are available for flute, clarinet, oboe and saxophone.
3. Scores
Submit:
- Scores or drafts of your proposed JiB work(s)
- One or two additional scores representing recent compositional activity
Audio recordings are requested but not required.
Important deadlines:
- Works in progress: submit sketches or partial scores by February 15
- Completed scores due: April 1
- Final performance materials (revised scores, corrected parts, electronics): April 22
4. Letter of Reference
- Submit a letter of reference from someone acquainted with your current compositional activity.
- Ask your recommender to upload their letter using this separate UBBox link below:
5. Email Professor Jonathan Golove
- Email Jonathan Golove and indicate whether you wish to apply for full participation or auditor status.
6. Processing Fee
- Pay the $25 non-refundable processing fee online via the UB Marketplace.
Application Deadline:
All application materials and the processing fee must be submitted by February 15.
Apply to be an Auditor and have access to:
- Senior composer lectures.
- All rehearsals and concerts.
- Masterclasses (as observers without presenting their own work).
1. Curriculum Vitae
Submit your CV directly to our UBBox folder.
- Format the file name as LastName_FirstName_CV.
- Include your full name, email address, institutional affiliation, and recommender name in the document.
2. Processing Fee
- Pay the $25 non-refundable processing fee online via the UB Marketplace.
Tuition
Participant Tuition: $800
Auditor Tuition: $400
Housing Costs
On-campus housing is available for non-UB students. The festival offers up to eight nights of accommodations in University dormitories; the cost for 2026 is currently estimated at $650.00 per participant.
For updates and detailed information about June in Buffalo, visit the Edge of the Center blog hosted by the Center for 21st Century Music or follow us on Facebook.
For general questions, contact June in Buffalo’s Artistic Director - Jonathan Golove:
