iQ Tests

iQ Tests 2026-27
– a call for collaborators –

Open to composers enrolled in any collegiate degree program during the 2026-27 academic year

Simple and FREE application
2 scores (pdf) of previously written chamber works (for 2 to 8 players)
- Score files should be named as: “last name_first name_piece title”
- Demonstration of percussion and piano writing in one or both pieces is preferred if possible
- Score submissions are NOT limited to traditional Western notation; other visual representations are acceptable, and questions about this can be emailed to Max Hammond at max@icarusquartet.org
Link to private Soundcloud playlist of MIDI or recordings (preferred) of submitted scores
1-2 page resume
Names and contact info for 2 references
A brief (~2 min) “unlisted” YouTube video of the applicant addressing the following:
- who you are! what is something about yourself that we won’t find in your other materials?
- what recent piece, song, or album (other than your own works and from any genre) have you had on repeat lately, and what do you love about it?
- what in particular excites you about the chance to collaborate with icarus Quartet?
Application and submission portal for materials can be found HERE