The SPLICE Fellowship Program is an opportunity for emerging performers and composers to engage with music that integrates live performance with electronics. The goal of this Program is to provide a unique avenue for electroacoustic music training, particularly for musicians new to the field. All Fellows will receive private coaching, automatic acceptance to SPLICE Institute 2026, and live performances. 
For our pilot year, SPLICE Music is partnering with the University of Tulsa and the Hartt School of Music. 

We are currently accepting applications to participate as a Composition Fellow

Selected composers will work with Keith Kirchoff on either a new work for piano and electronics, or for piano, unspecified/open instrument, and electronics. 

The Composition Fellows will receive:

  • A workshop on writing for piano with Keith Kirchoff

  • A workshop on commissioning works with Flannery Cunningham

  • Composition coaching from Sam Wells

  • Coaching and master classes pertaining to the use of electronics

  • Assistance on electronic materials

  • Two performances of their new work

  • Automatic acceptance to SPLICE Institute 2026

Anyone is welcome to apply, and no previous experience with electronics is required. There is no application fee. 

Timeline

  • August 15: Application deadline

  • September 10: Applicants will be notified

  • November 1: Drafts of pieces are due

  • January 1: Final scores/materials are due

  • March 2026: Performance at University of Tulsa

  • April 2026: Performance at the Hart School of Music

SPLICE Institute 2026

All composition fellows will receive automatic acceptance to SPLICE Institute 2026. The Institute will take place at Western Michigan University from June 21-28, 2026. 
SPLICE Fellows are not required to attend SPLICE Institute. Please note that while funding assistance is available, it is not guaranteed.