The League of Extraordinary Musicians of Southern Africa (LEMISA) invites submissions of original works for Brass and/or Wind Quintet, Sextet, Septet, or Octet. Composers may optionally include a keyboard instrument (Piano, Harpsichord, Organ) or electronic component (samples with click track) as part of the ensemble. Ten works will be selected for debut performance and HD recording. Winning composers will receive a professional audio and video recording of their work; performance of their work by established professional musicians and members of LEMISA (Cape Town) and promotion of the debut performance on LEMISA social media channels and website.
Competition Stipulations
- Style: Contemporary concert music for classical instrumentation. Idiomatic writing is essential.
- Eligibility: Open to all composers, regardless of age or experience.
- Originality: Works must be original and unpublished.
- They may not have received prior awards or recognition in another competition.
- They may not have had a public premiere elsewhere.
- Duration: 5–8 minutes.
- Format: Submit a PDF score and MIDI and/or audio mockup.
Submission Process
- Make payment of $20 (all registration fees will go to the musicians who will be performing the compositions, and the cost of recording/video production).
- Create a folder in your Google Drive, and share it with lemisamusic@gmail.com.
- Include the following:
- PDF score and parts
- DAW audio rendering as mp3 or WAV
- If you prefer an anonymous submission, replace your name and title with a four-digit code on your score.
Prizes and Recognition
- Ten works will be selected for debut performance and HD recording.
- Winning composers will receive:
- Professional audio and video recording of their work
- Performance by established professional musicians and members of LEMISA (Cape Town)
- Promotion of your debut performance on our social media channels and website
- All participants will receive written feedback from the adjudication panel.