The School of Music at Texas Tech University invites composers to submit multichannel electroacoustic works (4-channel) for Electronic Nights Nr.6 and Nr.7 in Spring 2026. These concerts celebrate the art of space in sound, focusing on how music unfolds in and interacts with its acoustic environment.

Multiple submissions are welcome (send a separate email per work). If your piece has been selected in previous Electronic Nights, please do not resubmit the same work. Previously premiered works are welcome; ensure you hold the necessary rights. Participation/attendance is optional; our team will handle all playback on site at Texas Tech University. We are waiting for your amazing pieces!

How to Apply

Upload all materials to Google Drive or Dropbox in a single folder with view-only, non-expiring access (no login required). We do not accept WeTransfer or any site requiring an account to download files.
Email the link and details below to: call4electronicworks@gmail.com
with the following items:

Email subject (required): “Submission for electronic nights Nr.6 & Nr.7 – [Name of Composer]”

  • Email body (copy/paste)
  • Composer/Artist name
  • Work title (year)
  • Duration (mm:ss)
  • Category: Audio-only quad / Quad + video
  • Channel order (CH1–CH4)
  • Cloud folder link (view-only)
  • City/Country
  • Tech notes (optional)
Submission Materials

Please upload everything to one folder on a permanent cloud drive (Google Drive or Dropbox) with “Anyone with the link can view” enabled.

  • Four mono audio files (4-channel stems) — clearly labeled (FL, FR, RL, RR).
    • Quad Delivery (4 Mono Stems)
    • Four mono WAV files (48 kHz / 24-bit preferred).
    • Filenames: Lastname_Title_CH1.wav … CH4.wav
  • Channel layout plan/diagram — showing spatial arrangement.
    • Include a short channel-order note (e.g., CH1 = Front Left, CH2 = Front Right, CH3 = Rear Left, CH4 = Rear Right).
  • One stereo MP3 version of the piece (320 kbps preferred).
  • Composer bio
    • maximum 100 words, plain text
  • Program note
    • maximum 100 words, plain text
  • Artistic headshot
    • high-resolution (JPEG or PNG)
    • at least 1500 px on the long side

Technical & Playback Notes:

  • Format: 4.0 fixed media (no live performers).
  • We route stems to a standard quad array; avoid bus processing assuming a different layout.
  • Please leave headroom (–1 dBFS peak recommended).
  • Works should be concert-ready; additional spatialization will not be added unless requested.

By submitting, you grant non-exclusive permission to present the work at Electronic Nights and to use your materials for promotion.Questions? Email call4electronicworks@gmail.com.