Author Archives: Roydon Tse

Art Music Society Call for Scores

April 2024 – Starscape selected for the Art Music Society’s 2024/25 Call for Scores – Congratulations to all!: “We have received a total of 165 submissions from 27 countries and were impressed by the variety of influences and cultures that this contest managed to attract. While proud of this achievement, we are adamant on continuingContinue reading “Art Music Society Call for Scores”

The Ontario Arts Council Supports New Band Work

Feb 2024 – “Without Diversity, creativity remains stagnant”, said a certain Edward Enninful, former editor of the British Vogue, in a 2014 interview. It is a quote that resonates with my practice as a composer and exemplifies the fuel that gives life to creativity. Through diversity, both in thought and in societal representation, we find new waysContinue reading “The Ontario Arts Council Supports New Band Work”

The Toronto Arts Council supports new Song Cycle

January 2024 – Happy New Year! For those of you reading this, I hope your new year has been off to a great start. 2023 was a busy year and from the looks of it, I am excited for what 2024 has in store. Starting the year off is news that I have received a Toronto Arts CouncilContinue reading “The Toronto Arts Council supports new Song Cycle”

2023 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize

Nov 30 – Thank you, thank you, and thank you, to the Metcalf Foundation for the 2023 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize. Their commitment and generosity towards the arts is astonishing, and I am simply honored to be on the receiving end. Congratulations to all the winners & finalists last night, including composer Sami Anguaya,Continue reading “2023 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize”

Moab Music Festival Commissions New Work

November 2023 – The innovative Moab Music Festival in Utah has commissioned a new work for chamber ensemble to be premiered in their 32nd season: I am excited to be embarking on this journey with MMF to create a new work centered on the importance of the Colorado River to all the peoples of theContinue reading “Moab Music Festival Commissions New Work”

Cape Breton Chorale Composition Competition

November 2023 – My piece “O Christmas Time” for SATB and piano was recently announced as the winner of the Cape Breton Chorale Composition Competition for 2023. The competition was launched by the Chorale to celebrate their 50th anniversary year, culminating in the world premiere of the composition on December 17, 2023, in Cape Breton,Continue reading “Cape Breton Chorale Composition Competition”

Recipient of the Chalmers Arts Fellowship – Ontario Arts Council

October 2023 – I am grateful to have received the prestigious 2023 Chalmers Arts Fellowship from the Ontario Arts Council to support my research and study into the traditional music of Japan and Korea in 2024! This Fellowship is funded by the Chalmers Family Fund, established at OAC in 1979 with donations by Floyd. S.Continue reading “Recipient of the Chalmers Arts Fellowship – Ontario Arts Council”

Metcalf Foundation Announces 15 Finalists for the 2023 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes

October 2023 – It is an honor and privilege to be among the 15 finalists for the Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes! About the Prizes: The Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène (Johannas) celebrate mid-career and early-career artists across multiple disciplines who have made a recognized impact on the fieldContinue reading “Metcalf Foundation Announces 15 Finalists for the 2023 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes”

Commission for the Steinberg-Fleezanis Foundation, MN

September 2023 – I am excited to be embarking on a new project for the Michael Steinberg and Jorja Fleezanis Foundation in Minneapolis, MN, pairing the poetry of Ellen Bryant Voigt with new music! I will be setting her poetry for an ensemble drawn from the musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra which will include aContinue reading “Commission for the Steinberg-Fleezanis Foundation, MN”