The Soundbox Fellowship Program for Composers — April 8–13, 2026 is a workshop-centred residency that focuses on the creation of a short new work (typically under 10 minutes) for an assigned solo instrument or chamber ensemble and/or repeat performances of pre-existing works.

Across the week, composer fellows work closely with resident performers and faculty to develop new or recent works, receive individual and group mentorship, and rehearse and refine their music in workshop settings, culminating in readings and professional documentation. This practical work is interwoven with SFP’s signature seminar blocks on artist-advocacy, communication, portfolio-building, and the realities of a 21st-century composing career, all within a small, supportive cohort.