The Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra invites composers of all ages and nationalities to submit their work for programming consideration on OCCO’s Summer 2025 season. Submitted piece(s) may be previously performed and/or awarded. Performances will take place June-August, 2025 in Orlando, FL. Composers are welcome to attend, but are not required to be present. No travel or award money is available for this call. Audio recordings of the concerts will be made available to all programmed composers.
Please make sure all links are viewable and remain active until at least April 1, 2025. If your work is selected for programming, you must be ready to promptly submit complete and legible performance materials for their piece(s).
All submissions must be completed no later than January 15, 2025.
DURATION GUIDELINES
Submitted pieces must be between 3-15 minutes in duration.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Composers may submit up to three scores for consideration:
A) One (1) score for chamber orchestra or large chamber ensemble (7+ Players),
B) One (1) score for SATB chamber chorus with chamber orchestra or large chamber ensemble (7+ Players),
and/or
C) One piece for SATB chamber chorus, a capella or with organ and/or brass quintet
AVAILABLE INSTRUMENTATION
Chamber Orchestra/Large Ensemble
Flute (doubling Piccolo and Alto Flute), Oboe (doubling EH), Clarinet (doubling Bass Clarinet), Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Two (2) Trombones, Piano, Two (2) Percussion, Piano, Two (2) Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Chamber Chorus
16-voice chamber chorus (4S, 4A, 4T, 4B)
Brass Quintet
2 Trumpets in B-flat, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba