The competitions and opportunities listed here are usually non gender specific, but Women in Music offers this section as a service to inform and encourage women composers and musicians.
COMPETITIONS
Please send for full details to the appropriate organisers before sending off your entries.
USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
Entries are being accepted. Winning songs will receive airplay on national radio programs. There are 15 different categories of songs. US$ 50,000 prizes in cash and music equipment.
WEB: www.songwriting.net
DEADLINE: 30 May 2008
FRANZ SCHUBERT AND MODERN MUSIC COMPETITION
Open to students of composition (including post-grad and students who have graduated from composition in the last 3 years - from Summer 2005). Age limit: 35. A duo for violin and piano, up to 10 mins. Should be influenced by a Lied of Franz Schubert. The award-winning work will be included in the performance competition as a compulsory piece. Anon entry. Send 8 copies. Prize of EUR 2000. Will be recorded on CD. Need application form.
Info: University fur Musik, Leonhardstrasses 15, A-8010 Graz, Austria.
E: franz.schubert@kug.ac.at
WEB: www.kug.ac.at/schubert
DEADLINE: 31 May 2008
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Vaughan Williams, Vocalis, a choir based in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK is planning a series of concerts in June and October, 2008. This competition for composers is for a secular work for SATB choir, either unaccompanied, or with piano. Max. duration, 5 mins. Text in English should be out of copyright and in the public domain. Send 2 copies with bio in separate envelope. Anon entry. Entry fee: £15. Must be unpublished. Cash prize of $150 and performance. More than one submission may be sent with fees for each.
Send to: Peter Crawford, Vocalis, 3 The Croft, Kirkby Hill, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9YA, UK.
E: peter.crawford47@tiscali.co.uk
WEB: www.harrogatevocalis.org.uk
DEADLINE: 31 May 2008
BRANDENBURG SYMPHONY COMPOSITION COMPETITION
The 3rd Brandenburger Biennale International Composers Competition. A EUR 5000 commission to compose an orchestral work for the Brandenburg SO or for 1st performance of an unperformed orchestral work. Send 3 representative scores of ability to compose orchestral music, composed later than 1995. The winning work will be performed in 2009/10 by the Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra. Anon entry. Entry fee: EUR 10. Need application form.
WEB: www.fbsym.de
DEADLINE: 31 May 2008
CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE COMPOSITION MAURICE OHANA
A musical work of 10 - 15 mins written for an ensemble of 12 instruments: fl, ob, cl, bsn, hn, vln, vla, vc, bass, piano, perc, harp (can be for 10 or 11 of these instruments). Not previously published or submitted to another competition. Prizes of EUR 7,625, and EUR 3,050. The 1st prize winning piece will be published and performed by Ensemble TM+. Anon entry. Send 3 copies.
Info: Les Amis de Maurice Ohana, 5 rue Andrieux, F-75008 Paris, France
E: info@mauriceohana.com
WEB: www.mauriceohana.com
DEADLINE: 1 June 2008
BARLOW PRIZE
The winning composer will receive a US$ 12,000 commission from the Barlow Endowmnet to compose a major new work for string quartet. Three leading quartets will premiere the work in 2010. It will be a 15 - 20 min work of the highest standards. To apply, send a resume of compositional activity and 2 representative scores. One of the works must be no more than 5 years old and one must show proven ability to write for string 4tet. An accompanying CD is helpful. Please put recordings of both works on the same CD and show track info. Send reply postage for return. Need application form.
WEB: www.barlow.byu.edu
DEADLINE: 1 June 2008
DAVID WALTER COMPSITION COMPETITION
The International Society of Bassists/David Walter Competition invites submission of new, unpublished works of 6 - 15 mins, in any style. 3 categories: solo bass, chamber ensemble with double bass, double bass with electonics. Prize of US$ 1000 in each category, plus performance at the 2009 ISB convention at Penn State University. Entry fee: $ 35.
WEB: www.isbworldoffice.com/competitions/composition.html
DEADLINE: 2 June 2008
JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST
Open to amateur and professional songwriters. There are 12 categories. Full info on website.
WEB: www.jlsc.com
DEADLINE: 15 June 2008
ICOMS COMPETITION
Composition for solo instrument or ensemble of 2 - 11 players. Can include voice and/or tape. Max. Duration 15 mins. Can be performed or published. Prizes of EUR 1000 and 400. Entry fee: EUR 60. Materials will not be returned.
E: info@icoms.it
WEB: www.icoms.it
DEADLINE: 15 June 2008
SEGHIZZI CHORAL MUSIC COMPETITION
Choral compositions (both adult and young choirs) which can be a cappella or with a small group of instruments. Max duration, 4 mins. To be sung by choirs participating in the 48th International Competition of Choral Music 2009. Never published or awarded other prizes. Anon entry. Send 6 copies of score. Winner awarded a trophy and publication.
Associazione CA Seghizzi, Via Buonarroti 28, Casella Potale 734170 Groizia, Italy
E: italo_montiglio@yahoo.com
WEB: www.seghizzi.it
DEADLINE: 16 June 2008
COMPETITION "A CAMILLO TOGNI"
A chamber work for 3 - 9 players, excluding works for wind quartet or string quartet. Instruments taken from: flute+, clarinet+, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, cello, piano. May have amplification and/or electronics. Duration: 5 - 12 mins. Must be unperformed in public, unpublished and not awarded any other prizes. Anon entry. Entry fee: EUR 60. Submit 6 copies of score. Need application form. Prize of EUR 5000 and publication and performance by Dedalo Ensemble. The prize must be collected in person (Brescia, Italy). Composer provides performance material.
E: info@dedaloensemble.it
WEB: www.dedaloensemble.it
DEADLINE: 18 June 2008
GIBRALTAR SONG FESTIVAL 2008
Songwriters of any nationality are invited to submit unpublished songs in any language. Submit songs on CD. Not more than 4 mins. 12 winning songs will be selected for performance at the Finals Gala in Gibraltar on 27 September.
WEB: www.gibraltarsongfestival.com/rules.htm
DEADLINE: 30 June 2008
MAKE IT BREAK IT SONGS
A songwriting competition for 14 - 19 year olds, to uncover fresh talent. There will be £1000s of music equipment as prizes + recording sessions and a showcase gig at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.
E: mibi@lipa.ac.uk
WEB: www.makeitbreakit.org
DEADLINE: 30 June 2008
LEONOR HIRSCH AWARD
The award celebrates leading edge musical creations which explore the new possibilities of digital technology. It invites submissions of mixed media works of electro-acoustic music with visual component in video. The award will select 3 finalists whose works will be performed at the closing concert. Cost of flights to Buenos Aires will be covered for finalists to attend. Prizes total US$ 10,000.
E: cintrascott@fundacionbyb.org
WEB: www.fundacionbyb.org
DEADLINE: 1 July 2008
INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION PRIZE LUXEMBOURG 2008
All composers are invited to submit new works for the Luxembourg Sinfonietta. Pieces should be written for solo Sheng (Chinese mouth organ) with the whole ensemble: cl, bass cl, sop sax, alto sax, horn, tuba, vln, vla, vc, pno, perc. 8 - 10 mins. Prizes from EUR 500 to EUR 3000. Compositions must have been written especially for this competition.
WEB: www.luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
DEADLINE: 1 July 2008
FRANK TICHELI COMPOSITION CONTEST
Cat 1: a work for concert band for younger players of grade1- 2. 2 - 4 mins.
Cat 2: a work for conert band for more experienced players of grade 3 - 4. 4 - 7 mins.
Each category has prizes of US$ 2500, 500, 250 and offers of publication. Must be unpublished original compositions. Recommended instrumentations are shown on the website. Can enter by E-mail or post. Anon entry. Send score plus recording. Can be synthesized or reproduced on piano etc. Need entry form (on website). Prizewinners provide extra scores and parts.
WEB: www.contest.FrankTicheli.com
DEADLINE: 5 July 2008
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ROMUALDO MARENCO
The town of Novi Ligure is holding a competition for work for band and work for solo trumpet. The work for band should be 10 - 20 mins, unpublished and not played in public or broadcast or won any other prizes. List of band instruments is on the website. Send 7 copies of score. Anon entry. Need entry form. Entry fee: EUR 60. Prize of EUR 5000. Another competition is for solo trumpet, up to 8 mins, unpublished, not performed in public or broadcast or won any other prizes. Send 7 copies. Anon entry. Entry fee: EUR 30. Prize of 3000. Need entry form
E: concorsomarenco@comune.noviligure.al.it
WEB: www.comune.noviligure.al.it
DEADLINE: 31 July 2008
FOR SCORES FROM WOMEN COMPOSERS
The 6th Athena Festival is to be held at Murray State University, USA, on 10-13 March 2009. The theme is to be "Women, Music and the 20th Century". They are calling for women composers to enter a call for unpublished choral compositions - a capella - SATB divisi up to 8 parts - suitable for collegiate undergraduate choir, 5-10 mins. There will be a $1000 prize and $500 travel allowance with residency for the Festival. Send 4 copies of score. ALSO a call for unpublished chamber music compositions. 3 - 6 instruments taken from: voice (sop, mezzo, tenor, bass/baritone), flute, clarinet, oboe/bassoon/alto sax, trumpet, perc, piano, violin. 10 - 20 mins. Prize of $1500 and $500 travel allowance with residency for the Festival. Send 2 copies of score (and CD if available). There is also a call for papers and lecture recitals - see Opportuniies section below.
Info: Eleanor Brown, Festival Director, Department of Music, 504 Doyle Fine Arts Center, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3342, USA
E: athena@murraystate.edu
WEB: www.murraystate.edu/chfa/music/athena.htm
DEADLINE: 1 August 2008
KAZIMIERZ SEROCKI INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS' COMPETITION 2008
Unpublished, unperformed works for chamber ensemble. 3 - 5 instruments without conductor. Taken from: fl, ob, cl, perc (1), piano, 2 vlns, vla, vc. Possible tape but not electronics. 10 - 16 mins. Prizes in Polish currency equal to: EUR 4000, 2800, 1700, 1400. Awarded compositions will be performed 26th October 2008 in Poland, and broadcast. Composers provide parts. Anon entry. Entry fee: EUR 40 for each score.
WEB: www.ptmw.art.pl/regulationsXI.html
DEADLINE: 25 August, 2008
QUEEN MARIE JOSE COMPOSITION PRIZE
A work for solo (sung or instrument) and electronics. See web for details of electronic specification. Send 3 scores. Unpublished. Anon entry. Prize of 15,000 Swiss francs.
E: prix@reinemariejose.ch
WEB: www.reinemariejose.ch
DEADLINE: 31 August 2008
LONDON SCHUBERT PLAYERS
Invites composers to write short works for specific chamber music combinations, to perform, record and publish. A prize will be awarded to a selected work (£500). Experimental and electronic music, not suited to this project. Max duration, 13 mins. Include CV. Details of the combinations asked for will be found on website (5tet for vln,vla, vc, DB, pno; concertante work for solo pno, solo vln, and string 5tet; 7tet for pno, tpt and stg 5tet; 4tet for vln, cl, vc, & pno)
Info: 72 Warwick Gardens, London W14 8PP
E: aajg@btinternet/com
WEB: www.constantinsilvestri.com
DEADLINE: 1 September 2008
NANCY VAN DE VATE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR OPERA
Open to women composers. Any kind of opera or music theatre piece more than 15 mins. The prize is US$ 1000 and publication. It is intended to encourage the public production of women's work. The piece should be unpublished or self-published, and not have had a professional or large public performance. Workshop performance is OK. Send recording if available. All submissions will be donated to the library of Donne in Musica in Rome. Entry fee: $15 or EUR 15. Anon entry. Need details for submission.
Nancy van de Vate Prize, Vienna Masterworks, Khleslplatz 6, #2309. A-1120 Vienna, Austria.
E: vienna.masterworks@chello.at
DEADLINE: 15 September 2008
TAKEMITSU COMPOSITION AWARD 2009
Composers not more than 35 years. A composition for orchestra (not concerto). Judge for 2009 will be Helmut Lachenmann. Some works will be selected for performance and the winner announced after the performance. Composers performed will be invited to attend. Prize: 3,000,000 Japanese Yen. Submit 2 copies of bound score. Need application form.
WEB: www.operacity.jp
DEADLINE: 30 September 2008
KUHMO INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR CHAMBER MUSIC
A chamber piece scored for any of the following: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello ( 1 - 10 players) in any combination. 10 - 15 mins. Must not have been previously performed in Finland. Anon entry. Entry fee: EUR 30. Send score. If selected composers provide performing materials. Prizes of EUR 5000, 3000 & 2000 and performance at Kuhmo Chamber music Festival. Composer is required to be present. Travel and accomodation cost will be provided.
E: kuhmo.festival@kuhmofestival.fi
WEB: www.kuhnofestival.fi
DEADLINE: 30 October 2008
CARL VON OSSIETZKY COMPOSITION PRIZE
Piece for big band and symphony orchestra. Big band: 5 saxes (2 alts, 2 tenors, 1 bass), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, elec. gtr, elec. bass, poss DB, drum set, pno. Orchestra: 2.2.2.2/2.2.1/perc/stgs. Max duration, 6 mins. Degree of difficulty: easy to fairly difficult. Unpublished and unperformed. World premiere will take place in Oldenburg in summer 2009. Anon entry. Prize: EUR 800 and 300.
Info: Carl von Ossietzky Prize, University of Oldenburg, Faculty III, Institute of Music, z.Hd Frau Becker, Postfach 2503, D-26111 Oldenburg, Germany
E: kulturbuero@stadt-oldenburg.de
WEB: www.oldenburg.de/stadtol
DEADLINE: 31 October 2008
QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION
Age limit: 40 years. A work for violin solo with symphony orchestra, 10 - 12 mins to be played in the final of the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of Belgium for violinists, 2009. Anon entry. The winner will be invited to Brussels with expenses covered. Prize of EUR 10,000. The work will be recorded and broadcast and released on CD/DVD.
WEB: www.qeimc.be
DEADLINE: 7 November 2008
INTERNATIONAL UUNO KLAMI COMPOSITION COMPETITION
The aim is to produce good new repetoire for small orchestras of the Sinfonietta type. Works must be unpublished and unperformed. 15 - 30 mins. Written for a Sinfonietta-type of small orchestra. The jury will choose 3 to 5 pieces for the finals in September 2009, after which the winners will be selected. Finalists will be invited to Finland for the premieres of their works. Performances will be by the Kymi Sinfonietta. Prizes of EUR 11,000, 9,000 & 7,000.
E: klamicompetition@kymisinfonietta.fi
WEB: www.klamicompetition.fi
DEADLINE: 1 December 2008
LONGFELLOW CHORUS COMPOSERS COMPETITION
Seeking short original choral works, either a cappella or with piano; OR solo song (bass-baritone with either piano accompaniment or sitar/tabla), of settings of the works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The Longfellow Chorus of Portland, Maine, is a 60 member non-profit chorus. Settings can be of Longfellow's poetry or fiction - dramatic work or prose. Max duration, 6 mins. See website for details of singers' ranges. Prizes of US$ 300 in each category, plus performance and recording. Entry fee: $15. Send 2 copies of score. Anon entry. Materials will not be returned.
The Longfellow Chorus, c/o Charles Kaufmann, PO Box 5133, Portland, Maine 04101, USA
E: clk328@rcn.com
WEB:http://users.rcn.com/clk328/Competition.html
DEADLINE: 12 December 2008
OPPORTUNITIES
MUSIC AND FILM PARTNERSHIP
Spnm announces an opportunity for composer-filmmaker partnerships to create new audio-visual works. Proposals for works of up to 5 mins which explore the history of King's Cross are invited. The selected works will be presented on 5 October 2008 at the opening of Kings Place, a major new music and arts venue in London. £250 will be paid for expenses. Works should be for standard projection with either pre-recorded sound synchronised for screening or performed live. To apply, send CV, a CD or DVD sample of your work and a statement of up to 300words.
To: Music/Film, spnm, 4th floor, St Margaret's House, 18-20 Southwark St, London SE1 1TJ
E: cecilia@spnm.org.uk
DEADLINE: 28 May 2008
PERCUSSION WORKS BY WOMEN COMPOSERS
Pieces for percussion duo or trio (without timps). For concerts in November. Send to:
Centro Veneto Donne in Musica, attn Annuziata Dellisanti, Cannaregio 2359, 30121 Venezia, Italy
E: veneziadonneinmusica@hotmail.it
DEADLINE: 31 May 2008
ELECTROACOUSTIC CHILEAN COMMUNITY
Calling for works to be performed at the 8th International Electroacoustic Music Festival of Santiago de Chile on 11-19 October 2008. Submissions should be acousmatic or fixed media pieces, or mixed pieces for piano and electronics or any soloist + electronics. Audio CD or DAT format, no longer than 10 mins. For multi-channel pieces submit CD-data and technical notes or a diffusion score. Include bio and program note. See website for details.
WEB: www.cech.cl
DEADLINE: 31 May 2008
CALL FOR SCORES FOR ORGAN
The 3rd annual Festival of New Organ Music in London and Helsinki is calling for composers to submit new works for organ. If included in the festival, the works will be performed, recorded and reviewed for promotion.
WEB: www.afnom.org
DEADLINE: 1 June 2008
NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE CALL FOR SCORES
Scores of solo or mixed chamber music up to 18 players. Can include voice, percussion and/or electronics. Entry fee $25 per composition. Send copy of score and recording if available. Materials will not be returned. Include bio and contact info. Selected scores will be performed in New York city during 2008-9 season. Composers provide parts. Preference given to pieces not yet performed in NY city by professionals. See guidelines.
WEB: www.northsouthmusic.org/call.asp
DEADLINE: 1 June 2008
KRONOS UNDER 30 PROJECT
A commissioning and composer-in-residence program for composers under 30 years.
WEB: www.kronosquartet.org
DEADLINE: 1 June 2008
MUSICFEST INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS' WORKSHOP
An opportunity for short pieces (up to 7 mins) to be rehearsed by the Aurora Orchestra and professionally recorded. Orchestration for not less than 9 of the list given on the website. The sessions will be led by John Metcalf. The course is limited to 6 composers. Entry fee: EUR 260 (students) 360 (adults)
E: sob@aber.ac.uk
WEB: www.abermusicfest.org
DEADLINE: 10 June 2008
YOUNG COMPOSERS FORUM
Tactus call for scores. Young composers under 35 who have had a high level of training. To write a new piece for symphony orchestra. 6 composers will be selected for master classes, reading sessions with orchestra, and a public performance of the best piece selected by a panel of top-level judges. Winning piece will be taken up by a number of different orchestras. Submit one chamber work, and the work for symphony orchestra (3.3.3.3/4.3.3.1/perc (3)/harp/strings: 15.13.11.10.8). Composers selected will pay a fee of EUR 50 and will meet their own travel expenses. The sessions take place in Mons on 1 - 5 September, with final concert on 9th September. Need application form. See website for details
WEB: www.tactus.be
DEADLINE: 15 June 2008
CALL FOR SCORES FOR TENOR
Gregory Wiest is looking for groups of songs, written after the year 2000, with texts in English (preferably living poets). Any combination of tenor, piano and double bass. Up to 20 mins.
Info: Gregory Wiest, Tuerkenstr. 45, 80799 Munich, Germany.
E: gwsings@gregorywiest.com
DEADLINE: 30 June 2008
COLLARD FELLOWSHIP
The Worshipful Company of Musicians is inviting applications for the Collard Fellowship. Open to any musician of British nationality over 27 and under 50. It is designed to give financial assistance to a professional musician of outstanding ability who is prevented by financial stringency from fully excercising and expoiting his or her talent. Candidates must have shown excellence in one or more of the higher branches of musical activity, ie composition, conducting, performance and research. There is an honorarium of £5000. Application form and regulations are available from:
E: clerk@wcom.org.uk
DEADLINE: 18 July 2008
Call for papers for LONDON NEW WIND FESTIVAL and WOMEN IN MUSIC
On Saturday November 8th at Regent Hall, Oxford St, London the 11th London New Wind Festival is presenting a mini-conference "Women's Music the Other (Gender)"
We wish to put out a call for research papers, speakers/musical performances on the subject of women's music, maximum duration 20 minutes.
Please contact Dr Margaret Lucy Wilkins who will be chairing the day.
margaretlucywilkins@btinternet.com
It would be helpful if you copied the information to Catherine Pluygers festival director
catherinepluygers@hotmail.com
DEADLINE: 1 August 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS AND LECTURE RECITALS ON WOMEN IN MUSIC
The 6th Athena Festival devoted to the study and performance of music written by women, is calling for papers and lecture recitals related to music by women. The Festival will take place at Murray State University, USA on 11-13 March 2009. Sessions will be 45-50 mins. Send a one-page abstract of your proposal. There is a registation fee of $100. Travel and housing will be at the expense of the presenter. See details of application on the website.
Info: Eleanor Brown, Festival Director, Department of Music, 504 Doyle Fine Arts Center, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3342, USA
E: athena@murraystate,edu
WEB: www.murraystate.edu/chfa/music/athena.htm
DEADLINE: 1 September 2008
FEMALE COMPOSERS' RADIO SHOW
Hildegard to Hildegard is a weekly radio show on Soundart Radio in South Devon profiling female composers working in the classical tradition, alongside contemporary sound works, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental music, although anything is considered. Submissions are invited from female composers who would like their work to reach a wider audience. The station broadcasts on fm in Dartington and Totnes and webstreams to a global audience.
Submissions to: Lucinda Guy, Soundart Radio, Dartington College of the Arts, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EJ, UK
E: l.guy@dartington.ac.uk
DEADLINE: Ongoing
SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMPOSER
King's College London: ACE Scholarship for Young Composers
The Music Department of King's College London is delighted to announce the launch of a new scholarship for composers, generously supported by ACE Charitable Foundation. The aim of the Scholarship is to support and enable students studying advanced composition and our hope is that it will contribute to the creation of new music at the highest level. The £10,000 scholarship will contribute towards tuition fees and living costs for one candidate to study with George Benjamin on the full-time one-year Master of Music (MMus) degree programme. The scholarship is open to composers from all countries. Applicants must be eligible for the MMus. For full details visit www.kcl.ac.uk/music ( http://spnm.pmailuk.com/bnmailweb/ct?d=AXJX6ABzABUAAAMsAAAc4Q ) or contact robert.witts@kcl.ac.uk ( mailto:robert.witts@kcl.ac.uk )
DEADLINE: Unknown
PERCUSSION TRIOS BY WOMEN
Neo percussion (Spain) is looking for piano trios by women.
E: neopercussion@gmail.com
WEB: www.neopercusion.es
DEADLINE: Unknown
CHORAL COMPOSING AND ARRANGING WORKSHOP
A course for aspiring composers and church music directors. Places limited. When enrolling students can include a piece of music (score or midi file) for analysis, although this is an option. Certain pieces will be selected for use in the choral workshop 20 - 22nd August. The course is at the Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, Leeds, on 18 - 19 August, taken by Tim Knight (principal of the college). Fees: One day £40, both days £65. Need enrolment form.
E: ycmd@supanet.com
WEB: www.yorkshire-music-lessons.co.uk
DEADLINE: Unknown
FINZI SCHOLARSHIPS
Grants with total value of up to £12,500 will be given this year for projects within the UK or overseas lasting, on average, 3 - 8 weeks. The scholarships aim to give opportunities for broadening horizons and must have a musical foundation. Candidates must be aged 25 - 70 and resident int he UK at the time of the application.
WEB: www.geraldfinzi.org
DEADLINE: Unknown
LIVING MUSIC PROJECT CALL FOR WORKS
Living Music Project has announced a number of calls for works, starting with piano music from Feb 2008. It offers composers the chance to write for a world-wide sheet music market. Works can be in any style corresponding to traditional Western genres from Bach to Schoenberg and beyond. Max length is 15 page (A4 portrait) with up to 5 staff systems per page, of 5 - 6 mins duration. Chosen submissions will be published as pdfs for downloading at Freehand Music online music store. Royalties will be paid, less a 10% admin charge. Entry fee per enty is £5.
Info: Chris Gordon at lm.coolwindmusic@gmail.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
VOCAL QUARTET CALL FOR WORKS
Newly-formed soprano quartet, Tongue Stuff, are planning a launch concert in London and are looking for new repetoire from composers. If you are interested to write for this group please contact.
E: moraggalloway@yahoo.co.uk
WEB: www.myspace.com/tonguestuff
DEADLINE: Ongoing
ORGAN MUSIC BY WOMEN COMPOSERS
Associazione Italiana Organisti di Chiesa would be happy to have information about organ music by women composers. They would make the information available to a wide network of Italian organists.
Send scores and info to: Adkins-Chiti Foundation, Via Riboty 23, 00195 Rome, Italy
MICHAEL TIPPETT MUSICAL FOUNDATION GRANTS
The trustees have decided to focus on group music making, especially involving young people. Application in writing, with short introductory letter with a project description and budget. The letter should identify the organisation and indiviuals applying and the sum requested. Include aims of project, project leaders, range and number of participants, and project plan, schedule and venue(s). Plans for monitoring and evaluation should be included. Budget needs to show full estimated expenditure and anticipated income from all sources, including applications to other bodies. Give names and contacts for two referees who are willing to support the project. Grants of £500 - £4000. [NOTE: the info I have does not include a deadline date. The Michael Tippett Musical Foundation website states that they are not giving grants at the moment. Make of it what you can!]
Contact: Gwyn Rhydderch, The Michael Tippett Musical Foundation, 50 Broadway, London SW1H 0BL
INSTRUMENT LOANS
Interest free loans for musical instruments from Arts Council England.
Take it Away W: www.artscouncil.org.uk/takeitaway
MUSIC TV CHANNEL SEEKS ARTISTS AND COMPOSERS
MusFlash TV is a newly-launched channel on SKY's channel guide (EPG 375) bringing music news in 8 different music genre programs, including classical. The channel's Classical and Electronic programs are now looking for artists, performers and composers with events or recordings to promote. If you have music videos, short films, interviews, or performance footage please contact.
E: roycecronin@musflashtv.com
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER MUSIC WANTED
Los Angeles contemporary chamber music group, Synchromy, is looking for new material for possible performance in ongoing concert series. Send music for any combination of the following: flute/alt fl/sax, clarinet, bassoon/conta, piano/kyboard, and percussion. Music may also have electronics, voice or additional one or two instruments. Preferred format for submissions is via email, but you can also contact to get a postal address. Send score and recording if poss (midi is OK)
E: dgall.music@gmail.com
WEB: www.synchromy.org
DEADLINE: not clear
ONE MINUTE WORKS FOR DOUBLE BASS
The British and International Bass forum invite scores for unaccom. double bass or db with piano. Each work should last approx. 1 minute. Should be for tradition db tuned in 4ths with lowest note an E. Any level of performance from beginner to professional. Send 1 copy + prog note, bio & contact details. Send recordings if av. Many submitted works will be performed at workshops in 2007 and some may be published. For return send sae.
Info: BIBF, Vale Cottage, The Hamlet, Templcombe, Somerset, BA8 0HJ, UK
Ongoing
LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP
The LCMG is looking for new works for octet (cl,bsn,hn,2vlns,vla,vc,db) and for quintet (fl,cl,pf,vln,vc) or other smaller combinations for their forthcoming concerts. The LCMG undertakes to perform one piece by an unestablished composer in every concert. Submissions cost £5.
WEB: www.lcmg.org.uk
DEADLINE: Ongoing
RADIO REVERB - BRIGHTON
Radio Reverb is a community radio station in Brighton/Hove. Debbie Bridge is hosting a radio program on 1st & 3rd Weds of the month called "New Classics". She will play pieces by classical composers which are classically based or classical crossover. Some ideas of coming shows are: Music for stage/screen; Interpretations of other classical composers; all female composers etc. She is looking for submission of CDs from concert/media composers who would like work considered for the play list. Enclose contact details. CDs must be playable on stereo rather than computer only.
SEND TO: Debbie Bridge, 170 North St, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1EA
Ongoing
WELCOME TRUST ARTS AWARDS
The Arts Awards are the Welcome Trust's new funding scheme to support arts projects which engage with biomedical science. They are looking for projects which stimulate interest and debate in biomedical science, and foster high-quality collaborative partnerships across the arts, science and/or education. The Awards provide funding for a range of projects. Small to medium-sized projects of up to £30,000 have several deadlines each year. Large projects of above £30,000 have once a year deadline. The scheme is open to artists, scientists, film-makers, teachers, arts workers etc. Applicants must be based in UK or Republic or Ireland and the activity must be based in either of those 2 countries. Application forms and guidelines are available on the website. Advice can be given about the eligibilty of your project, and should be sought well before each deadline.
E: arts@wellcome.ac.uk
WEB: www.wellcome.ac.uk.arts
DEADLINE: See web, and ongoing.
DUO ALEA
A professional bass clarinet and piano duo are looking for new and challenging repetoire. Open for duo or works including some other instruments.
E: kim@new-music.org
WEB: www.bassclarinet.org
Ongoing
COUNTER)INDUCTION CALL FOR SCORES
Counter)induction is an ensemble in NY. They are looking for scores, with preference for those using the core instruments: clarinet, violin, viola, cello and piano. Send score and/or recordings.
Info: 255 Fieldston Terrace #6-B, Riverdale NY 10471, USA
E: info@counterinduction.com
WEB: www.counterinduction.com
Ongoing
STONE FORT WIND QUINTET
Stone Fort wind 5tet is accepting submissions for consideration. Works should be scored for traditional wind 5tet: fl, ob, cl, hn, bsn. Include score and parts and recording (if av)
Send to: Dr Charles Gavin, SFASU School of MUsic, Box 13043 SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043.
Ongoing
VOICE AND CLASSICAL GUITAR
Andresier Editions is interested in pieces by women composers, for voice and classical guitar. For possible performance and/or publication.
Send to: 63 Marlborough Mansions, London NW6 1JS, UK
E: roseandresier@onetel.com
Ongoing
DUO OF FLUTE AND OBOE
The Philadelphia Duet is looking for moderately difficult flute and oboe duet, or trio for fl, cl and ob. Send E-mail, or send score by post.
Philadelphia Duet, 802 S>Mole St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
E: hallmanster@gmail.com
Ongoing
CALL FOR SCORES
THe ensemble Either/Or based in USA are calling for scores of 1 - 4 players taken from: fl, cl, sax, vln, vc, pno, perc. Particularly want works for piano and percussion. Either/Or is a new music gropu which focuses on the European avant-garde and American experimentalists and emerging composers. Always interested in new scores. Please send scores by PDF and recordings by compressed mp3/aac. Include: name, address, birthdate, Email, short bio and history of the piece submitted. Only 2 scores per composer.
E: eitherorsubmit@gmail.com
WEB: www.eitherormusic.org
DEADLINE: Ongoing
SCORES BY WOMEN FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO
Laura Kobayashi is a violinist who is interested to perform works by women composers. She would like new works to learn and add to her repetoire for possible performance/recording in 2007/8. Send scores, recordings (CDs preferred), bio, resume and return postage.
Laura Kobayashi, 314 George St SW, Vienna, VA 22180, USA
E: lkobayas@myway.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
OEUVRE CALL FOR WORKS
Oeuvre is a new online publication for the promotion of contemporary compositition and emerging composers. They are inviting submission of new music from symphonic works to experimental and electronics. Chosen submissions will be published as an excerpt, accompanying artists' bio. Submit compositions in audio format. Include CV, list of works and a photo.
WEB: www.oeuvre.com.au
Ongoing
DIAPASON GALLERY FOR SOUND AND INTERMEDIA
Call for multi-channel sound installations and mixed media work playable by computer. Diapason has four possibilities for presentation. Exhibits in the main room last one month and feature one artist. For submissions send a written proposal that describes your piece, as well as other materials which best represent the nature of your piece.
Info: Diapason Gallery Submissions, 1026 6th Avenue #2 South, New York, NY 10018, USA
E: info@diapasongallery.org
WEB: www.diapasongallery.org
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL FOR CHORAL MUSIC AND ORGAN SCORES
Call for choral music (SATB), sacred or profane, and organ music of medium difficulty. Max duration: 4 mins for choral and 6 mins for organ. Send 2 copies of each work, marked "Music for Africa" and a CV of composer in English/French.
Send direct to: Dr Lupwishi Mbuyamba, Le Mont des Arts, 16 Avenue du Mont des Arts, Golf, Kinshas/Gombe, PO Box 12941, Republique Democratique du Congo
Ongoing
CALL FOR NEW WORKS FOR MANDOLIN
Michael Hooper who specialises in recent repetoire for the mandolin, is looking for new pieces. Of most interest are works for solo mandolin, though all combinations are welcome. He wants to expand the repetoire and also the possibilities of the instrument.
Michael Hooper, Dep't of Music, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD.
tel: 078554 14425
E: music@plasticatlas.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL FOR GRAPHIC NOTATION SCORES
New ensemble of four experimental musicians calls for graphic scores without any fixed pitch notation. The ensemble uses laptops, low-fi analogue equipment, creative DJing, realtime sampling, etc.
Info: Arturas Bumsteinas, Rinktines 21-64, Vilnius, 2051, Lithuania.
E: arturas@bumstein.com
WEB: www.bumstein.com
Ongoing.
CALL FOR DUO SCORES
Duo Contrastes, a marimba and violin duo, is looking for scores for this combination. Can have tape or any recorded source.
E: duo@duo-contrastes.com
WEB: www.duo-contrastes.com
Ongoing.
CALL FOR SCORES FOR ENSEMBLE LINEA
Ensemble Linea is based in Strasbourg. Instrumentation: 1.1.1.1/perc/guitar/piano/1.1.1.1. The ensemble plays solo up to full ensemble. We are looking for new pieces especially including electronics and/or video, but also instrumental.
Info: Jean-Phillippe Wurtz, Music Director, La Fabrique de Theatre, 13 Rue de Phalsbourg, F-67000, Strasbourg, France.
E: info@ensemble-linea.com
WEB: www.ensemble-linea.com
Ongoing.
CALL FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS
Fondazione Adkins Chiti: Donne in Musica has been awarded funding for the cataloguing, digitalisation and on-line information re music by women composers. Please send to the Foundation's office in Rome your scores, CDs, tapes, books, articles etc. for the Library and archives.
Send to: Fondazione Adkins Chiti: Donne in Musica, Via Riboty 23, 00195 Roma, Italy.
E: info@donneinmusica.org
Web: www.donneinmusica.org
Ongoing.
MICROTONAL GUITAR CALL
David Fiuczynski is a professional guitarist and a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA. He is starting a fretless guitar lab and would like to develop a collection of simple 1/4: 1/6: 1/8: 19- and 31-tone etudes for use by his students.
E: guitar@microtonalprojects.co.uk
Ongoing
NEW YORK SYMPHONIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The jazz orchestra is looking for repertoire situated in the crossover jazz/classical/world-music genre. The ensemble features standard big band instrumentation with a string section and classical/ethnic percussion section. All musicians in the ensemble can be given improvising roles. For a complete list of instrumentation including possible doubling, please visit the website. Additional instruments may be arranged if needed. Scores may be sent as: pdf, finale, sibelius, midi file, mp3, or hard copy.
Info: Sonia Jacobsen, PO Box 699, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028, USA.
E: sojay@earthlink.net
WEB: www.geocities.com/nysymphonicjazzorchestra
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL FOR RECORDINGS FOR BROADCAST HONG KONG
RTHK Hong Kong radio broadcasts call. Composers may send CD (only) recordings of pieces preferably 10 mins or less, absolutely no longer than 17 mins. Works that are quasi-tonal or rhythmic or melodic are preferred. Serial/atonal works, works incorporating rock music and the like will not work for this programming opportunity.
Info: Dr Christopher Coleman, Dept Music and Fine Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, HONG KONG
WEB: www.geocities.com/vienna/5634/index.html
DEADLINE: Ongoing
MINIATURIST ENSEMBLE
The New York Miniaturist Ensemble is dedicated to performing music composed with 100 notes or fewer. We are constantly seeking works to perform.
Info: Erik Carlson NY Miniaturist Ensemble
E: erik@nyme.org
Ongoing
Arte no Tempo is a Protuguese cultural organisation devoted to promotion of new music. Call for scores with/without electronics - solo, ensemble or orchestra. Send CV, bio, contact info, recording (if av) and indication of past performances. Works can be sent anytime for consideration for performance.
Info: Arte no Tempo, R.Pe.Manuel Marques Ferreira, D19 - 1 Esq. 3800-088 Aveiro, Portugal.
E: geral@artenotempo.pt
WEB: artenotempo.pt
DEADLINE: Ongoing
TRUMPET SOLOS
Sean Jones is looking for challenging trumpet solos to perform.
E: dodger162007@yahoo.com
Ongoing
CONCORDE, DUBLIN
Submissions from composers welcome. Contact the director with details before sending material. Concorde comprises: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, accordion, piano, percussion and soprano voice. Sometimes with other guest performers.
Info: Jane O'Leary, 1 Avondale Rd, Highfield park, Galway, Ireland.
E: concorde@eircom.net
WEB: www.homepage.eircom.net/~concorde
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL FOR SCORES - VIOLIN
Monica Germino is searching for pieces for solo violin which include the violinist's voice as well as playing. Can involve singing, speaking, theatrical elements etc. Preferable with one performer but other combinations also welcome. Will be considered for performance and info made available to other performers. Any recording also appreciated.
Info: Monica Germino, Biesboschstraat 26 - 1, 1078 MT Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
E: info@monicagermino.com
WEB: www.monicagermino.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL FOR SCORES - MARIMBA DUO
Specilise in contemporary music. Searching for new pieces for two marimbas.
E: artofmarimba@yahoo.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL FOR SCORES - OPUS 21
Composers of all art forms including contemp. classical, jazz, rock, and world music, are invited to send scores for solo and small ensembles of any instrumental combination, vocal works, and works involving electronics. Prefer pieces of less than 10 mins. Programming decisions will be taken on a year-round basis, so works can be submitted any time. Please send score and/or recording (CD, cassette or MIDI realisations) plus bio info and performance history of the piece. We would prefer to hold on to copies for consideration in future years. If return is requested please send return postage.
Send to: Richard Adams, c/o Opus 21, 145 Prospect St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, USA
E: info@opus21.org
WEB: www.opus21.org
Ongoing
ODYSSEA CHOIR, PROTUGAL
The new chamber choir, (SATB divisi) is wishing to perform works of 21st century composers. Call for new works with or without accompaniment.
Info: Goncalo Lourenco
E: glou2004@yahoo.com.br
DEADLINE: ongoing
CALL FOR SCORES
Globus Ensemble based in Spain and Holland are looking for works combining new and old instruments, composed music and improvised music. Trumpet, flute/elec-guitar, classical guitar, lute, voice, percussion, saxes/recorder, cello, and baroque/electric-violin. Works with tape, live electronics and/or video also welcome.
Info: christiaandejong1@hotmail.com
Web: www.arquired.es/users/dejong/ebnm.htm
Ongoing
WORKS FOR YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Looking for exciting string orchestra, or full symphony orchestra music for youth orchestras. Should be graded 3 to 5. Especially interested in black composers. Full instru'n: picc, 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 4 hn, 3 tpt, 3 trb, tba, timp + perc (2 or 3 players), strings. Will be considered for fine school orchestra, or regional high school age youth orchestra. Recorded material would also be appreciated along with scores.
Contact: Patrick Smith, Dir of Orchs, Amherst Regional School District, 23 Greenleaves Drive #110 Amherst, MA 01002, USA
E: smithp@arps.org
Ongoing.
CLARINET RECORDING OPPORTUNITY
Norwegian clarinetist and composer has a proposal for composers. He is willing to make CD recordings of clarinet works for a fee. Includes layout and printing. Delivery time: 3 - 4 weeks. Score for solo clarinet (Eb, Bb or A) with/without tape.
Info: Arve Vigulf, Eikelivn 25, 3145 Tjoeme, Norway
E: rvigulf@yahoo.no
Ongoing
PRSF/BLISS TRUST GRANTS
The PRS Foundation are offering support for professional development for talented new composers. Their scheme is aimed at the contemporary classical sector in the UK. Special one-off grants of up to £500 to help with costs for promotional recordings, travel, study at summer schools, commissioning costs, or computer equipment.
View guidelines and download application form: www.prsfoundation.co.uk
Ongoing.
KALEIDOSCOPE WIND
Large wind ensemble formed in 1995. Consists of flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and horns. Freelance musicians based in London area. Play a broad spectrum of music from unfamiliar to well known. Invites compositions for wind ensemble (2.2.2.2/2, usual doublings and double bass optional.)
Web: kaleidoscopewind.com
INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE, USA
A Young Composers Project. ICE is a collective of young dynamic musicians, and invites young composers from around the world to collaborate with a wide range of projects. Currently accepting scores for concert season. Composers under 35. Works may be performed but must be written after 2000. One score per composer. Dur: 4 - 15 mins. Instrumentation: 2 - 10 players. Core is: 2.2.2.1,sax/0/3 harps, pno, perc, voice/2.1.2.2.2. Send scores with bio, E-mail address, recording (CD or tape - required), entry fee US$ 10.00. Return postage for return.
Info: 21st century Young Composers Project, 1341 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60613
Web: www.ICEorg.org
BELLAGIO STUDY AND CONFERENCE CENTER
The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Study and Conference Center, located in northern Italy on Lake Como, is accepting applications for its artist residencies and workshops. Four of each take place each year. Scholars, artists and others may apply. Applicants can be citizens of any country and work in any discipline, providing they have significant and substantial publications, compositions, or other accomplishments to their credit. Composers who apply should anticipate their work at the Center resulting in publication or performance. Deadlines are throughout the year. More information is available by email.
EMAIL: bellagio@rockfound.org
CALL FOR SCORES - CONTRA-BASSCLARINET
A new website aims to bring together all interested in the contra-bassclarinet and its music. If you have written a piece for contra-bassclarinet or would like to do so, get in touch.
Sebastian Borsch, Mathildenstrasse 6, 20357 Hamburg, Germany
E: info@contrabassclarinet.org
Web: www.contrabassclarinet.org
THE BRITTEN-PEARS FOUNDATION
The Britten-Pears Foundation provides grants towards the furtherance of
music by living composers. Grants are awarded to performing groups
and/or concert promoters for live performances, commissions and
recordings. Funding for new commissions is focused on less well-known
and/or young composers. Musical education projects are also eligible
for funding, especially those which deal with new music. In addition,
limited funds have been made available to local community projects.
Website: http://www.brittenpears.org/?page=about/foundation/grants.html
PRS FOUNDATION FOR NEW MUSIC
A number of bursaries and scholarships are available for classical composers professional development, or for PhD studies in composition.
WEB: www.prsfoundation.co.uk/funding
GUIDE TO ARTS FUNDING IN ENGLAND
The purpose of the guide is to help artists and art organisations navigate the way around the arts funding system in England.
Info: www.culture.gov.uk/global/publications
Women in Music gratefully acknowledges the work of composer Jennifer Fowler in providing the Comps & Ops section.
Last updated 16 May 2008
