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conductor-in-residence. Applicants must be music-performing organizations andbe able to demonstrate a commitment to Canadian repertoire/ creation.Collaborative applications from professional, non-profit Canadian musicperformingorganizations and other performing arts organizations or non-artsorganizations are also eligible. Applicants must demonstrate the benefit of theresidency to the artist-in-residence and the community, and provide matchingresources. The music-performing organization must spearhead this application.The artist-in-residence must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident ofCanada and may not apply directly to this program.An artist-in-residence cannot receive more than two maximum term residenciesin a 10-year period. (A maximum term residency is defined as a two-year termwith or without a third year extension.) These two maximum term residenciescannot be with the same organization.The total duration of one maximum term residency combined with limited termresidencies (longer than 12 weeks, but shorter than two years) cannot exceed 48months over a 10-year period.The total duration of multiple limited term residencies cannot exceed 48 monthsover a 10-year period.Contemporary music organizations may not apply for the services of a composer-inresidence,but are eligible to apply for a conductor-in-residence.6.2 Value of Grant:Matching funds of up to $20,000 per year are available for residencies of 12 weeks totwo years, to be applied towards the costs of the artist-in-residence. (For shorterresidencies, please refer to SOCAN's program of residencies. Information can beobtained by dialing 1-800-55 SOCAN or (416) 445-8700.) The grant will be paid directlyto the artist-in-residence.6.3 How to Apply:Applicants must complete the Composer/Conductor Residencies application form,which can be obtained by contacting the Music Section. Applicants must submit a briefwritten outline of the proposed project (no more than four pages), detailing how theresidency will enhance the professional development of the composer/conductor. Thisoutline should address:how the composer/conductor will serve the applicant organization as acomposer/conductor, consultant to the Music Director and spokesperson to thepublic;the level of the composer's/conductor's access to the Music Director, the GeneralManager and the board of directors;the amount of the composer's/conductor's time that will be devoted to workingdirectly with the organization;Pg. 63