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the amount of the composer's/conductor's time that will be devoted to workingwith the ensemble;for composer-in-residence requests only, the amount of the composer's time thatwill be devoted to composing, and how many of the composer's pieces will beperformed by the ensemble and in which series.6.4 Commissioning of Canadian Compositions Eligibility:A project qualifies as a commission when an artist, group of artists or organizationrequests a composer to write a piece of music and commits to a premiere performanceof the new composition or to the workshop/production development of the newopera/music theatre work. Consequently, applicants must indicate the proposed dateand location of the new piece's premiere performance or of the opera/music theatrecommission's production development/workshop.For this program, music theatre is defined as music compositions that involve importantscenic components, including a predominant use of the singing voice in conjunction withother means of dramatic expression.Commissions for functional music by dance companies, independent choreographers,theatre companies and multimedia groups are also eligible. However, functional musicprojects are considered only when they propose an innovative use of music. Worksalready completed, film scores, expansions of existing compositions and works with apremiere date that precedes the closing date of the competition are not eligible. TheCanada Council for the Arts looks for originality and creativity in the form of musicwritten by the composers. This program does not support forms of music that canreceive assistance from mainstream commercial sources.The composer must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Foropera/music theatre commissions, support to librettists/playwrights is available toCanadian writers only. The commissioner does not have to be Canadian. Thecommissioner may apply more than once in the same competition, but can receive onlyone grant for the same composer during a 12-month period. Composers can have nomore than three commissioning proposals submitted on their behalf to the samecompetition.6.5 Value of Grant:The Canada Council provides grants to commissioners to pay composers' fees. In thecase of non-classical music, this fee depends on the duration of the work, its complexityand the number of musicians required. Grants are available to a maximum of $4,000per commission.For classical music concert works, the Canadian League of Composers provides aschedule of fees for various durations and instrumental combinations, which is used asa guideline for maximum payments under this program. For classical opera/musicPg. 64