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May 19th, 2013
Seeks composer applicants for their Residency Program #151 (October 14 to November 3, 2013) with resident composer Martin Bresnick. "During the residency, artists participate in formal sessions with their group, collaborate on projects, and work independently. The relaxed atmosphere and unstructured program provide considerable time for artistic regeneration and creation. Scholarships and financial aid are available." (posted September 13, 2012)
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May 20th, 2013
Seeks composers and composer-performer applicants over the age of 16 for participation in or auditing of their Emerging Composer Program, July 28-August 8, 2013, at the Juilliard School in New York City, offering reading/mentorship sessions with the ensemble and composer-in-residence Eric Ewazen. Please note: April 19 is the deadline for scholarship applications and discounted application fee. (posted April 17, 2013)
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May 24th, 2013
Seeks composer, composer/performer, performer, and conductor applicants as participants or auditors for their Living Music Composers Symposium, June 27 - July 8, 2013, in Eugene, Oregon. Accepted composer participants will have their works performed or read. Composer-in-residence will be Stephen Hartke. (posted April 23, 2013)
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May 24th, 2013
Seeks orchestral scores (no harp, piano, or vocal choral) that have been performed by at least one orchestra on a concert program (not just a reading session) from composers at least 21 years old (and not an undergraduate student) for their 2013 New Orchestral Repertoire Project. "The competition is intended to identify worthy new works which are as yet relatively unknown." Cash award and performances. Selected composer must be present at the rehearsal and concert on July 20, 2013, in Minneapolis, Minn. (posted March 22, 2013)
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May 24th, 2013
Seeks work samples and proposals from composers of any genre (classical to jazz to traditional to popular and beyond) for three possible commissions based on “Germinations: A Bluegrass Symphony in D” (available via download) as part of their D-Composition Project, “a musical conversation about culture and its environments, social and biophysical, especially with regard to food and agriculture.” Selected composers will be required to attend a symposium on June 15 in Baraboo Wisc, and then have 3 months to compose a piece to be performed at a Reedsburg, Wisc. Fermentation Fest concert in early October of 2013. (posted April 24, 2013)
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May 24th, 2013
Seeks submissions of specially-composed PDF scores for one-minute voice and flute pieces to be premiered by Katherine Crawford (mezzo-soprano) and Rebecca Ashe (flute) on September 15, 2013, in New York City. Please note: “All compositions must be based solely on lines spoken by the character Titania (Queen of the Fairies) in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The composer is free to use any combination of these lines as he/she wants.” (posted March 20, 2013)
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May 30th, 2013
Seeks 4-15 minute scores for standard chamber orchestra plus keyboard and percussion (works that include voice will be considered) from U.S. student composers under age 30 for their 26th Annual Young Composers Competition. Cash award and performance by the Gateway Chamber Orchestra. (posted March 19, 2013)
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May 31st, 2013
Seeks original works for chamber ensemble (up to 6 players, specified instruments) and electroacoustic music (alone, or with one player from specified instrument list) for possible performance at their Aries Composers Festival, October 20-22, 2013 on the CSU campus. Selected composers are required to attend the festival. (posted March 22, 2013)
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May 31st, 2013
Seeks representative scores and draft research proposal from composer applicants for their new fully-funded doctoral studentship Composer-in-Residence in association with the Royal Opera House in London and commencing in September 2013. “The period of study will be three years full time, culminating in the completion of a new chamber opera to be staged at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio Theatre in Year 3 of study ... The studentship is aimed at composers who have some experience in composing for opera.” (posted March 26, 2013)
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May 31st, 2013
Seeks original, unpublished, unprformed, unawarded 15-20 minute sacred scores for orchestra, solo voices and choir from composers under age 40 (by the end of 2013) for their International Competition in the Composition of Sacred Music, to be performed during a music festival in Milan, Italy, celebrating the 1700th anniversary of the Emperor Constantine's Edict of Toleration. Large cash award, premiere performance at the Milan Cathedral in September 2013, and publication by Casa Ricordi. (posted August 7, 2012)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks original, short choral anthems (for SATB Choir with a maximum divisi of SSAATTBB, either unaccompanied or include organ accompaniment) setting a given text (the prayer “O Gracious Light”) in honor of the National LGBT Coming Out Day from composers ages 18-25. Cash prize and performance in Long Beach, Calif., on October 6, 2013. (posted April 29, 2013)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks applications from solo performers, ensembles or presenting organizations their 2013 Seed Money Grants, funding for concerts or sound recording projects that include a substantial commitment to music by their members. (posted April 29, 2013)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks scores for possible performance during their 2013–2014 season. “Compositions submitted may be scored for any solo instrument or for mixed chamber ensembles up to a maximum of 18 (eighteen) performers. Compositions employing voice, percussion and/or electronic means are acceptable. Preference will be given to compositions that have not been performed in New York under professional auspices.” Please note: Deadline for PDF scores submitted via email is June 10, 2013. (posted March 20, 2013)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks applications from emerging or mid-career composers (American citizens or permanent residents) for their 2013 Copland House Residency Awards. 3-8 week residencies between November 1, 2013 and October 31, 2014, at Aaron Copland’s National Historic Landmark home in New York’s lower Hudson River Valley, one hour north of New York City. Accommodations, meals, housekeeping, and local transportation are provided. “Composers writing in any genre and small collaborative teams are welcome to apply.” (posted April 4, 2013)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks unpublished 5 to 7 minute scores for any combination of strings and single flute, oboe/eh, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, harp, and/or percussion from composers under age 35 as of June 1, 2013, who are enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a university or conservatory, or those who have graduated in composition from a university or conservatory for their Sound Connections Competition in honor of the Benjamin Britten centennial. Performance and recording in the U.K., publication by Schott and second performance. (posted December 17, 2012)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks new 7-10 minute works for mezzo-soprano voice and classical guitar. “We are a classical ensemble, but all genres of composition will be considered. Works using electronics and extended techniques welcome.” Performances and one cash award for a Minnesota composer; second cash award for composer based anywhere in the U.S. (posted March 12, 2013)
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Jun 1st, 2013
Seeks application forms, a résumé of compositional activity, and hard copies of two scores from composers interested in the 2013 Barlow Prize, a cash commission for a 12-15 minute major new work for wind ensemble. One submitted score must be no more than five years old and at least one score must show a command of writing wind ensemble. (posted January 23, 2013)
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Jun 3rd, 2013
Seeks 8-10 minute, unpublished wind orchestra scores (no concertos) for their 5th International Composition Competition for Wind Orchestra on the Theme of World Music. Performance, large cash awards, publication. Registration deadline: June 3, 2013; Deadline for sending works July 31, 2013. (posted January 22, 2013)
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Jun 3rd, 2013
Seeks applications from New York composers who are residents of Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens for their Con Edison Musicians’ Residency Composition Program at four host cultural facilities, providing 8 composers with a stipend and the “use of consistent, suitable composition and rehearsal space for a three-month period starting in fall 2013.” Please note: 7 of the 8 total residencies will take place September 1 – November 30, 2013. One residency, open to Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island residents only, will take place January 1, 2014 – March 31, 2014.( posted April 8, 2013)
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Jun 7th, 2013
Seeks registrants for their June 9th - 11th conference in New York City, where “artists, industry players, and companies are provided the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to succeed and build the New Music Business.” Discounted online registration fee for ACF members. (posted April 24, 2013)
