American Voices is now accepting ensemble applications to tour with ‘The U.S. Department Of State's American Music Abroad’.
About the Program: American Voices, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is now accepting ensemble applications for the American Music Abroad 2013-2014 touring season.
To represent the full spectrum of the American musical landscape, musical ensembles from across the United States that specialize in: Hip Hop, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Country, and other American roots music including, but not limited to: Native American, Latin, Afro-Caribbean, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, Gospel and Zydeco are invited to apply for this international exchange program. The American Music Abroad Program offers the opportunity to conduct musical exchange tours abroad, particularly to countries not often visited by American musicians, to foster cross-cultural engagement and understanding.
Dates: January 18, 2013: Application deadline 5:00 p.m. PST
February 8, 2013: Announcement of up to 40 ensembles invited to live auditions.
March 21-26, 2013: Live Auditions.
April 9, 2013: Announcement of 2013-14 American Music Abroad finalists.
More information and applications for the 2013 – 2014 tours go to: America Music Abroad or The Bureau of Educational & Cultural Exchange Programs.
Musicians: inquiring about applications can call (314) 732-1323, email, or Via Skype: americanmusicabroad.
Background: American Music Abroad engages with people across the world through music. Working in partnership, American Voices and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will produce a series of month-long, multi-country cultural exchange programs for approximately 10 ensembles drawn from a wide variety of American musical genres.
Through public concerts, interactive performances with local musicians, lectures and workshops, the American Music Abroad program builds on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's vision of “smart power” diplomacy, which embraces the full range of diplomatic tools - in this case music - to bring people together and foster greater mutual understanding.
American Music Abroad is made possible by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered by American Voices.
For More Information Contact: American Voices: call Paul Rockower (301) 875-8319 or email Paul; U.S. Department of State: call Anna Griffin (202) 632-6452 or email Anna.
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