No! There are no educational requirements to apply to JACK Studio Readings or Residencies.

JACK has worked with many composers who have devised their own styles of notation, and we’re excited to experiment with graphic scores, improvisation, and text-based directions.

For Readings: The work sample must be a completed string quartet.

For Residency Applications: Work samples that show your musical interests, and particularly your use of string instruments, are recommended.

Work samples can be links to PDFs, streaming audio recordings, or video (Google, SoundCloud, DropBox, etc). A reminder: Please edit the share settings on any files so that we can open them!

You can apply for both a Reading and a Residency if you wish. Applicants will only be accepted for one program, not both.

To read more about the differences between readings and residencies, click here.

Due to the high number of applications each year, we do not accept letters of recommendation or references.

You must submit a PDF of your string quartet score in order to be eligible for JACK Studio Readings. This score can be notated however you’d like.

If you have additional questions, please contact Tracy Mendez, Development and Marketing Manager, at tracy@jackquartet.com.