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must also submit a résumé/curriculum vitae describing their professional achievements,including public performances, and their music training (maximum of three pages).5.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed applications and support material must be postmarked or received at theCanada Council no later than the competition closing date indicated below. Incompleteapplications may be disqualified and late material will not be presented to the peerassessment committee.Grants to Individual Musicians:For classical music, April 1 stFor non-classical music, May 1 stTravel Grants: Requests may be submitted any time between April 1 st , 1997 and March 31 st ,1998 but should be made as far in advance as possible. The grants can beretroactive as long as the application has been postmarked before the trip hasbeen initiated.5.5 Contacts:For more detailed guidelines or to request an application form, contact the Music Section Officers,toll-free at 1-800-263-5588 or (613) 5664414 at the following extension numbers:Classical music: Helene Bellemare, ext. 4071 Non-classical music: Rene Lavoie, ext. 4073. Thefax number is (613) 566-4409.E-mail: helene.bellemare@canadacouncil.ca or rene.lavoie@canadacouncil.caFor further information on Canada Council prizes and awards, contact Carol Bream, Director ofEndowments and Awards. Toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5041, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 5041.The fax number is (613) 566-4416.6.0 PROGRAM: RESIDENCES AND COMMISSIONING OF CANADIAN COMPOSITIONSThis program encourages the creation of new works by Canadian composers throughcommissions, and assists in the professional development of Canadian composers andCanadian conductors through residencies. The Residencies and Commissioning ofCanadian Compositions Program addresses the needs of both the classical and nonclassicalmusic traditions. It fosters partnerships and collaborations amongorganizations, performers and Canadian creators, while offering Canadian and foreignaudiences greater access to Canadian works.6.1 Residencies (For Composers and Conductors) Eligibility: Professional, non-profit Canadian organizations (e.g. orchestras, operacompanies, choirs, jazz ensembles and world music ensembles) are eligible toapply individually or collectively to support a composer-in-residence and/or aPg. 62