Open Call for Musicians and Composers

Open Call for Musicians & Composers for ‘Song of the Pine’s Sun’
Deadline: 1st September 2026

We’re inviting composers to create an original musical response to a sculpture by artist Cecile Elstein. A piece that captures warmth, hope, and renewal. The finished work will be showcased alongside the sculpture at concert and exhibition opportunities.

About the Sculpture:
Carved from pitch pine, the sculpture traces the natural patterns and grain of the wood into flowing shapes. It reflects Cecile’s childhood memories of mountains, trees, sun, and sand. A lifetime of experience formed into a single standing structure. Light enters through the top and radiates outward, echoing her personal response to life.

Dimensions: 210 x 45 x 30cm

The Brief:
Final piece: 3 – 5 minutes in length
Composed to be paired with and performed alongside the sculpture

Who Can Apply:
Open to everyone – emerging artists, solo musicians, bands, and collectives, at any experience level.
Fee: £700 upon completion
(Maximum of 50 hours of work)

To Apply, Please Submit:
– A 30-second music sample/composition
– What inspired your instrumentation, based on the sculpture?
– How would you like the final piece showcased alongside the sculpture?
– What is your personal response to the sculpture?

How to Submit:
– Email your music and written responses to: [email protected]
– File formats: MP3, WAV, or a private link (YouTube/SoundCloud) – please include any necessary passwords
– No WeTransfer links, as these expire

About Me:
I’m Hannah, a sound artist working as a sound curator for Cecile Elstein and Dreamstudio.io.
Any questions, please reach out. If you want more photos of the sculpture or any other information, please email me: [email protected].