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.
GAUDEAMUS MUSIC WEEK ENTRIES
Composers born after 9 Sept 1981 may enter. Works may have been performed but have to have been written not more than 3 years ago. Works will be chosen for performance in the Gaudeamus Music Week of 2 - 9 Sept 2012, in Holland, and a prize of EUR 4550 will be given for one composer for a new commission. Enter chamber music, vocal music or electronic music. Anon entry. Send scores by pdf and digital recording if available. Entry fee: EUR 35. Need application form.
E: gaudeamusprize2012@muziekweek.nl
DEADLINE: 31 January 2012
ORQUESTRA SINFONICA DEL VALLES
To compose a fanfare for the anniversary of this orchestra. Scoring will be for 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba. Can also include 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsns. Up to 5 mins. Send by pdf. Anon entry.
E: comunicacio@osvalles.com
WEB: www.osvalles.com
DEADLINE: 31 January 2012
 MUSICA SACRA 2012
Composers under the age of 35. Composition for unaccompanied mixed choir (up to 16 voices) on a Latin religious text. 3 - 10 mins. Unpublished, unperformed in public, unawarded. Prizes of EUR 2000, 1500 1000 + performances and broadcasts. Anon entry. Send 3 copies of score. Entry fee: EUR 40.
WEB: www.competition.waw.pl
DEADLINE: 31 January 2012
NEXT BRIT THING - COMPOSERS 11 - 19
Open to composers aged 11 - 19. Submit audio and video files which will be assessed by peers in weekly chart. Most popular item each week will progress to regional finals in Feb 2012, culminating in national final in March. Supported by PRS for Music.
WEB: www.nextbritthing.com
Ongoing
COMPETITION FOR COMPOSERS, ITALY
The Conservatory G. Cantelli of Novara competition: For woodwind quintet (fl, ob, cl, bsn, hn) or brass quintet (2 tpts, hn, trb, tba). Prizes of EUR 1000 and 500 with special prize for a woman composer, of EUR 300. Entry fee is EUR 50. Works must be unpublished, and unperformed. No longer than 10 mins. Anon entry. Three finalists will be selected and invited to Italy for rehearsals in May 2012. Board and lodging will be paid for.
Info from: beatricecampodonico@fastweb.it
DEADLINE: 1 February 2012
LANCASHIRE SINFONIETTA, CHRISTOPHER BROOKS MEMORIAL PRIZE
For young composers in the North West to develop skills in writing for chamber orchestra. The winner will receive a £1000 commission to be performed by the Lancashire Sinfonietta, and will become "composer in residence" for the season. Aged between 16 - 25.
E: info@bluefroguk.com
WEB: www.lancs-sinf.com
DEADLINE: 3 February 2012
INTIMICY OF CREATIVITY, HONG KONG
Up to 6 emerging composers between 25 - 35 years will be selected to participate in the annual 2-week residency in Hong Kong, 23 April - 6 May. Discussions and concerts of their works. All air fares and accomodations will be provided. Send up to 3 chamber compositions for consideration. Only one of these will be discussed and presented. Up to 10 mins and up to 5 performers taken from: fl, vln, vla, vc, pf, marimba, perc (1). Submit both hard copies and pdfs, including parts, CV, 2 professional references. Can send recordings.
E: info@ic.shss.ust.hk
WEB: www.ic.shss.ust.hk/eng/guidelines.html
DEADLINE: 3 February 2012
LUNAR SAXOPHONE QUARTET NEW MUSIC AWARD
Open to comosers studying at any British College, University of Conservatoire. Piece between 7-15 mins for sax quartet. 8 pieces will be performed and the winning piece will be recorded on a forthcoming LSQ album. There will be work-shops with LSQ and composer Gabriel Jackson on pieces before submission and again on short-listed pieces. Pieces must not have received a public performance. Entry fee: £20.
E: info@lunarsax.co.uk
WEB: www.lunarsax.co.uk
Initial contact: 1 November (to receive opportunity to have piece work-shopped before submission)
DEADLINE: 14 February 2012
UNTWELVE MICROTONAL COMPETITION
UnTwelve in Chicago announces a competition for composers in the field of new tunings, temperaments and microtonality. Prizes of US$ 500, 250 & 150. One work per applicant. Works of 4 - 10 mins which must have been composed specifially for this competition. Tunings must be different from 12-tone equal temperament. Works will be judged on their recorded form submitted in FLAC audio format. Anon entry.
WEB: www.untwelve.org
DEADLINE: 15 February 2012
SORODHA VZW COMPOSITION COMPETITION
SORODHA in collaboration with the Antwerp Conservatoire is organising a competition for a piece for violin solo to be used as a mandatory work to be performed in a solo violin performance competition in Cremona, Italy in July 2012. The piece should be up to 10 mins and preferably have a slow movement and a fast movement. Anon entry. Five finalists will be selected and their pieces performed on 25 march in Antwerp. The performance will be public and the jury will select 2 pieces with prizes of EUR 1000 and 500. Both works will be used in the violin competition. Must not be published or performed in public or broadcast or awarded any other prize.
E: info@sorodha.be
WEB: www.sorodha.be
DEADLINE: 17 February 2012
COMPETITION AFAM (ITALY)
A work for the Divertimento Ensemble - flute, clarinet, piano, violin, cello - solo or any combination. Up to 13 mins. Entry fee: EUR20. Winning work will be performed on 18 April in Milan. Can submit electronically.
E: mail@divertimentoensemble.it
WEB: www.divertimentoensemble.it
DEADLINE: 21 February 2012
VERVIERS COMPETITION FOR OPERA CONDUCTORS
Conductors born after 1 January 1976. Send a registration form and detailed CV, and video recording. If selected, you pay EUR 300 entry fee. Competition will be held in Liege and Verviers (Belgium). See copy of rules indicating which works you need to learn.
E: cdu@occvl.org
WEB: www.occvl.org
DEADLINE: 29 February 2012
SYMPHONIC WIND COMPETITION FOR CONDUCTORS
To be held 16 - 18 March 2012 in Paris. Open to all conductors. Prizes of EUR 1500 & 1000. Entry fee: Eur 50. To conduct various listed pieces.
Info: concours@jeanlouispetit.com
WEB: http://direction-d-orchestre.asso-web.com
DEADLINE: 1 March 2012
FEDORA PRIZE, ITALY
Two prizes for a work for dance and a work for chamber opera. Each prize is EUR 2,500. Must be unperformed and unpublished. Works are to be 45 - 60 mins. See website for limits on numbers of performers. Entry fee of EUR 60. Anon entry.
WEB: premiofedora.it
DEADLINE: 1 March 2012
LUNA NOVA STUDENT COMPOSITION CONTEST
Open to students of all nationalities. Entry must contain signature of teacher. Composers born after 1 June 1982. Solo or all combinations of following instruments: fl, cl, vln, vc, gtr, pf. Anon entry. Up to 10 mins. Send 2 copies of score. Need entry form. There will be 3 winners chosen and performed at the 2012 Belvedere Festival in Memphis, USA. Accomodation but not travel expenses are provided.
E: pgray@pgray.net
WEB: www.belvederefestival.org/2012contest
www.lunanova.org
DEADLINE: 1 March 2012
SAMOBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL, CROATIA 2012
To write a piece for the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet (fl, ob, cl, hn, bsn) to be performed at this festival. Prizes of EUR 3000, 1000, 500. The prizewinners concert will be on 5 Oct 2012 and the winner will be invited with expenses paid. Can have been performed but not published or broadcast. Anon entry. Send 5 copies. Entry fee: EUR 50 each piece.
E: sgj@pousamobor.hr
WEB: www.new-note.com/2/EN
DEADLINE: 10 March 2012
QUEY PERCUSSION DUO CONTEST (USA)
5 - 15 min original work for percussion duo. Small to medium percussion set-up with or without keyboard instruments. Must not have been previously commissioned or published. Prizes of
US$ 1000 and $250. Send 2 copies of score. Entry fee: $25 for each submission. Send CD of midi or live performance if possible.
E: info@queypercussion.com
WEB: www.queypercussion.com
DEADLINE: 15 March 2012
IAWM COMPETITION FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS
The International Alliance of Women in Music have an annual competition for women composers. There are 10 different categories including one for composers still enrolled at college; under 21; over 50 etc, with different specifications (chamber, orchestral, electro-acoustic etc) Each category has its own prize, ranging from $1000 for a commission for a sound installation to $150. Contestants must be IAWM members but can join before entering. (Fees are $55 for individuals, $30 for students & $45 for seniors.) One entry per person. Must be unpublished by major publisher (self-pub is OK), and won no prior awards. Anon entry. Send 2 copies of score (by post or E-mail) and 2 copies of recording, if available. Complete online application form.
E: SNM@iawm.org
WEB: http://iawm.org/oppsComp_snm.htm
DEADLINE: 15 March 2012
HILARY HAHN ENCORE CONTEST
To write a new piece for the Hilary Hahn Encore Project to join specially commissioned encores from composers around the world. 26 composers already commissioned - this contest is open to anyone to write the 27th. Must be for acoustic piano and violin and nothing else. Between 1.5 - 5 mins. Must be written for this contest. one entry per composer. Must be submitted electronically through the website - a score in pdf and a MIDI file, + entry form. Grand Prize winner will have piece performed by Hilary Hahn around the world in 2012 - 13 and recording.
WEB: www.hilaryhahncontest.com
DEADLINE: 15 March 2012
2012 ALEA 111 INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Composers born after 1 Jan 1972. One entry per composer. Solo voice or instrument or chamber ensemble up to 15 players. 6 - 15 mins. Unpublished and unperformed in public or broadcast in whole or part. Anon entry. Need entry form. Send by post.
WEB: www.aleaiii.com
DEADLINE: 15 March 2012
AUDIRE MUSICA DELLE SFERE
Competition for composers. Pieces 5 - 15 mins written for 2 - 12 musicians. May have been performed or published, but not awarded any other prizes. No electronics or vocal input. Can send more than one work with separate fees for each. Entry fee of EUR 50. Send 2 copies of score. Anon entry. Prizes of EUR 1300 and 700. Application form on website.
E: direzioneartistica@musicadellesfere.it
WEB: www.musicadellesfere.it
Amended DEADLINE: 20 March 2012
ANTONIN DVORAK COMPOSITION COMPETITION
For young composers of 18 - 23 years and 24 - 36 years. The first round in South Korea will select 24 - 36 composers to be invited to participate in the 2nd round in Prague. To apply for the 1st round, send one work of 5 - 20 mins. Must be unpublished, unperformed, unbroadcast, unawarded. Send 6 copies. Need application form. Entry fee: EUR 25. Results will be announced 19 May. Those selected will write further works to be judged in the 2nd round. Entry fee for 2nd round is EUR 100/125. Deadline for this round is 8 June. Judging will take place in Prague 22 - 31 July. Accomodation provided, but not air fares. Prizes of 10,000 to 40,000 KCZ
WEB: www.iadcc.kr
www.iadcc.eu
DEADLINE (for 1st round) 30 March 2012
NCEM AWARD FOR YOUNG COMPOSERS
The National Centre for Early Music is holding a competition in association with BBC Radio 3 and the Tallis Scholars. Ages categories for 18 and under, and 19 - 25. Two winning compositions will be performed by the Tallis Scolars in York in May.
WEB: www.ncem.co.uk/competitions
DEADLINE: 30 March 2012
INTERNATIONAL COMPOSER PYRAMID CALL FOR ENTRANTS
Composers born after 1 January 1974. Submit 2 copies of 3 representative scores, at least one of which must be for an ensemble of no less than 4 players. Can also send recording (MIDI is OK). Selected composers will then be asked to compose for any combination of instruments in the ICP ensemble (1.1.1.1/ 1.1.1.1/ pf, 1 perc/ 1.1.1.1.1.) These new works must be completed by 12 Oct 2012. The selected composers will be mentored and given masterclasses during this period. The new works will be premiered in both France and UK in Dec 2012. The work judged to be the winner will be published by Edition Peters. Application form on website.
E: sam.messer@soundsnew.org.uk
WEB: www.internationalcomposerpyramid.org
DEADLINE for application: 30 March 2012
FIDDLE TUNE COMPOSITION CONTEST
The Nebraska American String Teachers Association is calling for new fiddle tunes. Prizes of $100, 50, 25.
E: debby@greenblattandseay.com
WEB: www.neasta.org
DEADLINE: 31 March 2012
CITTA DI UDINE COMPOSITION CONTEST
Unpublished works. Can be previously performed. Anon entry. Two categories: 1. Chamber ensemble. Up to 8 mins (if poss). Ensemble consists of flute+, clarinet+, piano, string quartet, perc (1 player). Any combination of these instruments (including solo). Send 6 copies of score, or one copy sent digitally. Need entry form - on website. 2. Electroacoustic work. Up to 10 mins. Send CD or digital file of similar or better quality. Send one copy. Prizes of EUR 1000 in each category. Other medals awarded. Public performance of 6 - 8 of best compositions, and CD produced. Entry fee of EUR 35.
E: competition@taukay.it
WEB: www.taukay.it
DEADLINE: 31 March 2012
EARPLAY DONALD AIRD COMPOSERS COMPETITION
Works for 1 - 4 players chosen from Earplay Ensemble: flute+, clarinet+, vln, vla, vc, pf. Can include electronics. Preferred duration is 8 - 15 mins. Cash prize of US$ 1000 and performance. All entries will be considered for performance. Anon entry. Entry fee: $25.
E: earplay@earplay.org
WEB: www.earplay.org
DEADLINE: 31 March 2012
RPS COMPOSITION PRIZE
Four commission sof £3000 each are to be awarded to composers under 29 years. Need applicaton form.
WEB: www.royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/young_musicians
DEADLINE: 31 March 2012
MICHELE PITTLUGA COMPETITION
Solo work for 6-string guitar. 3 - 4 mins. Composed for this event and unperformed and unpublished. Anon entry. Send 8 copies of score + 2 copies of a recording (digital or CD-R). Entry fee: EUR 30. Three works will be selected for performance in June in Italy. Prize of EUR 2000 and publication.
E: concorso@pittaluga
WEB: www.pittaluga.org
DEADLINE: 31 March 2012
PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC CHOIR COMPETITION
Three categories: work for women's choir (40 members); work for men's choir (40 members); work for mixed choir (80 members). Composed within the last 3 years. Can be unaccompanied, or have instrumental ensemble of up to 5 players. Duration up to 10 mins. Unperformed. Anon entry. Unawarded any other prize. Any language. Send 2 copies of score by post. Must state year of composition. The prize is the performance by PPC during concert season. Also studio recording and broadcast by Czech Radio.
WEB: www.filharmonickysbor.cz/en
DEADLINE: 31 March 2012
MOLINARI QUARTET COMPETITION FOR YOUNG COMPOSRS
The Molinari String Quartet of Canada are holding an international competition for composers up to age 40 for a new string quartet. Up to 20 mins. Not performed or professionally published. Four finalists will be chosen and played in Montreal during the season 2012 - 2013. Prizes of CAN $3000, $2000, $1000. Entry fee: CAN $25. Send score and parts. Anon entry. Finalists must be free to attend the concert.
E: qm@quatuormolinari.qu.ca
WEB: www.quartuormolinari.qa.ca
DEADLINE: 1 April 2012
OARE STRING ORCHESTRA
On the 30th anniversary of the Oare String Orchestra composers are invited to submit a work for solo viola and string orchestra (8,7,5,4,2). Soloist will be Martin Outram of Maggini 4tet and Britten Sinfonia. Up to 10 mins. Must be unperformed. Entry fee: £25. Send 4 copies of score + solo viola part. Need entry form. Anon entry. 3 works will be publicly performed and the winner receives cash prize of £250.
WEB: www.oare-string-orchestra.org
DEADLINE: 7 April 2012
PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY
Composition for unaccompanied solo marimba OR drum set soloist with a medium percussion ensemble (5 - 8 players). Prizes and entry fee.
WEB: www.pas.org
DEADLINE: 15 April 2012
HARELBEKE CONCERT BAND COMPOSITION CONTEST
Pieces for concert band - max instrumentation shown on website. 15 - 25 mins. Unpublished, unperformed in public, unbroadcast, nor won any other prizes. No adaptations or arrangements, must be original work. An aim is to incorporate advances in 2nd half of 20th century composition techniques. Must be conceived specifically for wind/concert band. Anon entry. Need application form. Submit 3 copies of score. Material not returned. Composers are requested to attend rehearsals ( transport costs met, but not lodgings). Prizes of EUR 8000, 4000, 2000, 1500.
E: cchetspoor@harelbeke.be
WEB: www.harelbeke.be/contest
DEADLINE 20 April 2012
LEFT COAST CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONTEST
A composition prize for composers of US$ 1250 plus performance and recording. Works of 1 - 7 players taken from: tenor voice, flute+, 2 oboes, clarinet, piano (or harpsichord), 2 vlns, 2 vlas, 2 cellos, DB, gtr. Guildline for duration: 10 - 20 mins or shorter. Anon entry. Must not have been professionally recorded for commercial CD release. Send score, and tape or CD if available (MIDI is OK). Entry fee: $15 in US dollars, or $16 from overseas using Google checkout on Left Coast website. See website for address.
E: Contest@LeftCoastEnsemble.org
WEB: www.LeftCoastEnsemble.org
DEADLINE: 20 April 2012
ALKEMA COMPOSITION CONTEST
Organised by Matching Arts in collaboration with Utrecht Conservatorium, Netherlands. Newly written piece for saxophone and piano, which includes cross-over elements. 6 - 8 mins. Can include electronics. Should include cross-over (eg classical contemp with popular music - jazz, pop, rock etc.) Anon entry. Send 6 copies of score + application form.
WEB: www.matchingarts.com
DEADLINE: 27 April 2012
CHRISTMAS CAROL COMPETITION
2 categories: Carol for SATB or SSA with piano, organ or unaccompanied. 3 - 6 mins; Carol for 2-part junior choir with piano or organ. 3 - 5 mins. Both categories are to set given texts (see website). Both cats have prizes of £200 & £100 + performance and possible publication. Must be unpulished works, but can have been performed. Anon entry. Entry fee of £15. Send 2 copies of score and if possible, a recording.
E: doublebass@tiscali.co.uk
WEB: www.recitalmusic.net
DEADLINE: 1 May 2012
NATIONAL OPERA ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Competition for a chamber opera. In English. Up to 60 mins. Unpublished and unperformed by a major opera company. Orchestra of up to 20 players. Send score of vocal + piano (not orchestrated). Anon entry. Can send a recording. Need application form. Entry fee: $25.
WEB: www.noa.org
DEADLINE: 1 May 2012
DELIUS SOCIETY COMPETITION
A work of 10 - 20 mins scored for 1 - 5 performers that has the potential to be programmed with works of Delius of broadly similar forces. Composers of 18 years or older. Must be original and not infringe the rights of any 3rd party. A prize of £2000 and possible performance at a public event in London. Send 3 copies of score. Need application form.
E: Events@TheDeliusSociety.org.uk
WEB: www.TheDeliusSociety.org.uk
DEADLINE: 1 May 2012
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, THE NETHERLANDS
Competition for young composers (up to 30 years) of the European Union. A new work for string quartet. Up to 10 mins. Not performed in public. Send 6 copies. The competiton final will be in The Hague on 20 September 2012. Prize of EUR 1000 and publication.
E: info@kamermusiekfestivaldenhaag.nl
WEB: www.kamermusiekfestivaldenhaag.nl
DEADLINE: 1 June 2012
SVANHOLM SINGERS COMPOSITION AWARD (Sweden)
Svanholm Singers is a male-voice chamber choir, which performs a wide range from medieval to contemporary and sacred and profane. Prizes of EUR 5000, 3000, 1500 + premiere performance and publication. One entry per composer. Must be new, unpublished, and not yet performed. Lyrics should bear relevance for our time. If not in English, translation required. Need permission for text if still in copyright. The work should be for male voice a cappella choir with 4 - 12 parts. 6 - 9 mins. Submit as pdf together with audio file. Entry fee: EUR 30
E: award@svanholmsingers.se
WEB: http://svanholmsingers.se
DEADLINE: Submit between 1 April - 15 June 2012
MAGISTRALIA COMPETITION FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS (SPAIN)
Open to all women composers. A symphonic work without solo instruments or vocals. Max. instrumentation: 2.2.2.2/ 4.2.3.1/ timps, perc(1)/ strings. Up to 10 mins. Original, unpublished, unperformed in public, unrecorded, unawarded. Prize of EUR 2500 + performance and publication. Winner must be present at the premiere - travel and lodging expenses will be covered. Anon entry. Submit score and all orchestral parts (!) on CD in pdf format and include MIDI file of the work.
WEB: http://www.fundacionmagistralia.com/concurso
DEADLINE: 30 June 2012
RESPIGHI PRIZE, USA
For composers up to 40 years, currently enrolled in (or recent graduates) of music conservatory or college. A work for string orchestra without divisi. Short essay explaining their composition and how it might have been inspired by the composer, Respighi. List of works and performances on CV. Recording of the work (optional). Entry fee: US$ 100 (EUR 75). Send bio and photo. Prize of premier performance (New York) and recording.
E: info@chamberorchestraofnewyork.org
WEB: www.chamberorchestraofnewyork.org/competitions.html
DEADLINE: 30 June 2012
SUONOSONDA INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS COMPETITION
SuonaSonda is a half-yearly research review which studies recent music. It includes a CD and pocket scores of selected entries. The composers competition is for a work, not yet recorded, of 1 - 4 players taken from: soprano voice, flute, piano and double bass. Can include electronics. Up to 10 mins. Send 6 copies. Entry fee: EUR 75. The prize consists of performance, publication and recording, and includes promotion of the work. (Please note that the composer does not receive any compensation for further recording or broadcasting). Apart from this competition, there is a call for works which have already been recorded, to be included in this review. These works can be compositions for any instrumental ensemble; electro-acoustic; jazz; innovative rock. Also a call for musicological essays and images/photographs.
E: info@suonosonda.it
WEB: www.suonosonda.it
DEADLINE: 1 August 2012
MAURICIO KAGEL COMPETITION, VIENNA
Composers born after 1 Sept 1972. Score for one piano, including all possibilities, eg 4 hands, prepared piano etc. Difficulty at level for children or young adults. Must have been written in the last 3 years. 6 - 15 mins. Anon entry. Send 6 copies of score.
WEB: www.mauricio-kagel-composition-competition.com
DEADLINE: 1 September 2012
SOLO HARP COMPOSITION CONTEST (USA)
New work for solo harp which is unpublished, un-awarded and not recorded for commercial distribution. Other instruments may be included if played by the harpist. 6 - 8 mins. Online application form. Anon entry. Send as pdf attachment. Initial entry must be followed up by a MP3 recording played by a harpist (not digital or MIDI). Prize of US$ 2000 + inclusion in harp performers competition and concert tour + recording and publication.
E (for questions): ruthki@chesint.net
E (for entry): uasharpcc@gmail.com
WEB: www.usaihc.org
DEADLINE: 30 October 2012
QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION 2012
Age limit of 40. Work for piano and symphony orchestra. Prize of EUR 10,000 along with 12 live radio and TV broadcasts. The work will be released on CD.
E: info@qeimc.be
WEB: www.qeimc.be
DEADLINE: 31 October 2012
PABLO CASALS PRIZE
For young composers born after 6 April 1973. Submit one new, unperformed chamber work. About 15 mins. From 3 - 6 instruments (must include cello) taken from: vln, vla, vc, fl, cl, ob, bsn, hn, pf. Selected works will be performed in Prades on 6th April 2013. Prize of EUR 12,000. All finalists recieve EUR 1500.
WEB: www.prades-festival-casals.com
DEADLINE: 2 November 2012
OPPORTUNITIES
SOUND AND MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG COMPOSRS
Sound and Music has places for 75 composers aged 14 - 18 in their summer school, 5 - 12 August at the Purcell School. They will spend the week working with professional compsoers and using the resources of the school. Applications open in January - check the website.
WEB: www.soundandmusic.org
DEADLINE: None given
CAREER MODELS FOR EARLY-CAREER COMPOSERS
Sound and Music are running a half-day of discussions for early-career composers to explore career models. Part of BBC Symphony Orchestra's "Total Immersion" weekend of Jonathan Harvey, 29th January, Barbican Centre. Free admission but limited numbers. Check the website.
WEB: www.soundandmusic.org
DEADLINE: None given
WOMEN OF THE WORLD FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
A new orchestra due to be launched - looking to work with interested musicians of good quality from classical as well as other genres and styles of music. Women musicians, conductors and composers should send in their details and CV to the listed E-address. The orchestra will be commissioning new pieces as well as cross-art form work and performing pieces by more established women, and also including cross-cultural, jazz, folk and popular music. The orchestra will work with a range of conductors and artistic directors on different projects as well as be involved in training younger girls through a Youth ensemble.
E: admin@shivanova.co.uk
WEB: www.shivanova.com/news.html
DEADLINE: none given
WOMEN COMPOSERS
In preparation for the publication of the European Yearbook of Contemporary Women Composers, could all European women composers please send (if they have not already done so) a CV (max, 20 lines) and list of works + pdf of good photo.
Send to: library@donneinmusica.org
BRITISH COUNCIL TRAVEL BURSARIES FOR COMPOSERS
Travel bursaries are available for British composrs, resident in UK, to travel overseas in order to attend significant performances of their music.
E: nicole.rochman@soundandmusic.org
WEB: www.soundandmusic.org
DEADLINE: 6 February 2012
SOUNDS OF THE WORLD - ARS MUSICA 2012
Calling for recordings from around the world of sounds of our planet. Please send sounds of your world which bear witness to their place of origin. (but free of copyright). 30 - 60 seconds in any digital format. The goal is to provide a sound bank to be broadcast in different configurations during the festival in Brussels, March 2012. Those who send samples will have their names mentioned. Send one file per person.
Info: info@arsmusica.be
Send to: sounds.arsmusica@gmail.com
DEADLINE: 15 February 2012
FILE - ELECTRONIC LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Call for proposals for lectures, workshops, installations, multi-media etc to be included in the exhibition of FILE 2012 in Sao Paulo, July - August 2012.
E: filenews@file.org.br
WEB: www.file.org.br
DEADLINE: Proposals being accepted up to 29 February 2012
PKO NEW YORK
Concert series - call for scores. Groups include brass 5tet; baroque-style 5tet; 16 piece jazz group; 83 piece post-modern orchestra; African junk bank with alto vocalist. E-mail queries about instrumentation of these groups. Submit electronically. Selected works will be performed.
E: PKOpus2011@gmail.com
DEADLINE: 1 March 2012
ARTICLES ON WOMEN IN SOUND ART
An Austrian on-line magazine is calling for essays on the topic "Women in Sound Art". Please submit in English or German.
E: office@terz.cc
WEB: www.terz.cc
DEADLINE: 26 March 2012
SEATTLE ROCK ORCHESTRA
Call for scores for a piece of 3 - 7 mins which should be classical in form, tradition and taste, but which derives inspiration from popular music. Should be scored for string orchestra with single fl, ob, cl, bsn, & hn. Other possibles are: tpt, trb, perc, harp, pf, SATB chamber choir and/or solo voice. The chosen piece wil be performed on 8 June 2012. Send by pdf to:
E: seattlerockorchestra@gmail.com
WEB: www.facebook.com/notes/seattle-rock-orchestra/call-for-scores
DEADLINE: 1 April 2012
OPEN CALL FOR PIECES FOR COMA ENSEMBLES
Composers are invited to write flexibly scored works on the theme "The Natural World" for a CoMA ensemble in their region of UK. CoMA (Contmeporary Music for All) runs a UK-wide network of amateur contemporary music groups. CoMA ensembles in Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds, London and Sussex will rehearse pieces submitted for that ensemble in day-long workshops in the region. Max 6 works for each workshop. Register your interest with CoMA office. Nominate the ensemble you would like to write for. Entry fee: £10. Send scores as pdf files to following E-address. Check website for guidelines. You are encouraged to sit in on rehearsals or concerts of chosen ensemble. Workshops take place between July - December 2012 (weekends). If chosen for workshop, composers pay a further £30.
E: library@coma.org
WEB: www.coma.org
DEADLINE: 28 May 2012
CAMERATA EUROPAEA COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE
The chamber orchestra, Camerata Europaea, based in Austria and Berlin is inviting young European composers to apply as composer-in-residence for a year-long promotion scheme. Composers up to 39 years. The orchestra promotes the development of contemporary music in Europe. Send: personal portfolio of works, CD/videos, info about prizes etc, CV highlighting artistic development, registration form.
Info from Elisabeth Nagl E: nagl@camerata-europaea.eu
WEB: www.camerata-europaea.eu
DEADLINE: 30 June 2012 (and annually after that).
WORKS FOR CHORUS AND ELECTRONICS
Composers are encouraged to send works for chorus and electronics to a New York based collective of composers and conductors for consideration for forthcoming performance.
Karen Siegel: chestnutoak@gmail.com
WEB: www.c4ensemble.org
DEADLINE: Unknown
CALL FOR ARTICLES ON WOMEN COMPOSERS
A call for articles to be published in the Kapralova Journal in the Spring (and afterwards). Articles on the subject of women composer/s (past or contemporary) and their music. Can be biographical or analytical. Max. 6000 words. Submission guidelines:
WEB: www.kapralova.org/JOURNAL.htm
DEADLINE: Ongoing
SCHWELBRAND CONCERT SERIES, GERMANY
Pieces for 1 - 15 players. Appreciated: works transgressing music genres. Should involve electronics and/or percussion. Loud and fast is best. Send score, recording (MIDI is OK), bio to Martin Gruetter:
E: gruetter@schwelbrand.net
DEADLINE: Ongoing
SINGERSPRO
An online directory for professional singers.
WEB: www.singerspro.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
2011 YOUBLOOM SONG CONTEST
WEB: www.youbloom.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
OPPORTUNITY FOR ELECTRONICS PIECES
Helmut Erdmann, a German composer, is offering a platform for short pre-recorded electronic pieces in a series of concerts/demonstations in Germany over the next few months. Submit pieces and include your details and duration and performance history of the pieces.
E: helmut.w.erdmann@neue-musik-lueneburg.de
DEADLINE: Ongoing
BURSARIES FOR COMPOSERS TO TRAVEL
Sound and music are giving support and grant admin for the British Council's Bursaries to Composers Scheme. They are for British composers, resident in UK, to travel overseas to attend significant performances of their music in public venues and festivals.
www.soundandmusic.org/learning/development/bursaries.
Deadline: Ongoing
NEW YORK VIRTUOSO SINGERS
The entire 2011 - 2012 season is to be devoted to choral music by women composers. The NY Virtuoso Singers are an A Cappella group. Women composers are invited to send pieces for a cappella or with piano, organ or a few other instruments. Sending by pdf is OK. If mp3 is available include that. They are looking for "top notch serious classical choral music".
E: haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com
WEB: www.NYVirtuoso.org
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CONTEMPORARY CHOIR SCORES
ThatNewMusicLibrary is a new online site for unpublished choral scores. The scores will be heavily promoted to college libraries. The site will be password-protected and will be referred by editors with an established reputation in new music. Subscribers to the site will pay a fee, and the composers get 40%, distributed according to time subscribers spent viewing. Music will be protected from being copied or duplicated in any way.
Chris Brubaker E: chris@thatnewmusiclibrary.com
WEB: www.thatnewmusiclibrary.com
www.thatnewmusicwebsite.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
SONGS BY WOMEN COMPOSERS
Jaclyn Heyen, a mezzo soprano in USA is looking for repetoire. She wants art songs from women composers.
E: jaclynheyen@yahoo.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CHAMBER WORKS FOR VIOLA, CELLO AND PIANO
Janina Ehrlich who teaches at Augustana College IL, is looking for chamber works for viola, cello and piano.
E: janinaehrlich@augustana.edu
SINGSONGWRITERS IN WATFORD AREA
Jo Stevens is setting up The Song Closet, which are nights to showcase original material, which she plans to run twice monthly in Watford, UK. Anyone interested to play at The Song Closet is invited to get in touch with her.
E: jo@jostevens.com
WEB: www.thesongcloset.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
SYLVIA WADDILOVE FOUNDATION
Provides grants to charities for educational projects, music composition and performances and other things unrelated to music. Grants available to small charities with turnover less than £500,000 annually, especially charities that will carry out the project themselves, who rely on volunteers and who can demonstrate a successful history of projects. The Trustees meet to consider applications in Jan, April, July and Oct. Applications need to be submitted before the last week in the month before the next meeting.
WEB: www.pwwsolicitors.co.uk/charitable-applications/charity-details/the-sylvia-waddilove-foundation-uk
DEADLINE: ongoing
NEW WORKS FOR ALTO AND BASS FLUTE
Rarescale is always happy to receive new works for alto or bass flute. Feel free to send things for consideration. At the moment they are particularly interested in pieces for alto/bass flute with electronics and/or guitar.
E: info@rarescale.org.uk
WEB: www.rarescale.org.uk www.altoflute.co.uk
DEADLINE: Ongoing
HILDEGARD PUBLISHING COMPANY
Hildegard Publishing Company (USA) are launching a series called "Voices of Tomorrow" featuring women composers under 21 years. They are on the lookout for further compositions, so young women are encouraged to send material to the editorial committee for consideration. Would teachers please alert promising students.
E: earmsby@hildegard.com
WEB: www.hildegard.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
WEB PROJECT
All women are invited to contribute to a new web project called "Make your own Herstory"
WEB: www.makeyourownherstory.org
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CALL TO WOMEN COMPOSERS
Donne in Musica in Rome is calling to women composers to send updated Emails addresses, CVs lists of works, and recent photos. If you have not sent updated info in the last year, please re-send.
E: forum@donneinmusica.org
WEB: www.donneinmusica.org
SOUND SENSE FOR COMMUNITY MUSICIANS
Sound Sense is a professional organisation representing musicians working in the community, helping people make music. If you run workshops or music sessions this is the organisation for you. Free insurance covering planning and carrying out community music activities. Can get criminal record checks at a competitive rate; a respected UK journal of community music; free advertisements on the website and jobs and funding info.
E: membership@soundsense.org
WEB: www.soundsense.org
DEADLINE: Ongoing
MUSIC SOUND FOUNDATION
This foundation is dedicated to improving music education and it focuses on youth. It is accepting applications for:
Schools (non-specialist) to fund music education.
Music students in full-time education to fund instrument purchase.
Music teachers for courses and training.
WEB: www.musicsoundfoundation.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
CABARET FOU: CALL FOR SONGS
Cabaret Fou is looking for songs for ongoing programmes. The ensemble consists of soprano, baritone/compere, clarinet/sax, piano and cello. We provide an arena in which composers can let their hair down and loosen their tongues on contemporary social issues. Submission by email or post with biog and contact info. Email for postal address if desired.
E: cabaretfou@googlemail.com
WEB: www.myspace.com/cabaretfou
FRANCO-BRITISH FUND FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Diaphonique assists in supporting French contemporary classical music in Britain and British contemporary classical music in France. Projects which involve works composed by living British or French composers of the last 30 years. Financial support can cover concerts, tours, promotion, commissions of new works, composer residences, workshops, scholarships. Application made by organisations and producers, not by the artists.
E: info@diaphonique.org
WEB: www.diaphonique.org/en
DEADLINE: Ongoing
MUSICIANS BENEVOLENT FUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Professional musicians from all musical backgrounds are invited to apply for the new MBF Professional Development Awards of up to £5000. Funding can be used for projects which will inspire musical creativity and develop skills, explore new directions and extend professional knowledge. Musicians who earn their living by performing, creating or teaching can apply at any stage of their career after the first 5 years. Projects can last for a few weeks, up to a year.
WEB: www.mbf.org.uk/professionaldevelopment
DEADLINE: unknown
SEARY CHARITABLE TRUST
This trust has been set up to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in the UK in all its aspects. Amongst other things it offers a variety of scholarships, bursaries, exhibitions or maintenance allowances, tenable at any school, university or other educational establishment approved by the Trustees, to persons
resident in the UK in respect of their musical education. If you think that the Trust may be able to assist you, please apply to the Secretary at:
Crnabourne, 14 Castle Ave, Dover, Kent CT16 1EZ. So far, awards have ranged between £500 and £10,000. The Trustees meet to adjudicate on applications about 3 times a year.
Info: gnharby@onetel.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
MUSIC ORBIT'S OPEN SPACE
Open Source makes up 60 mins of spnm's monthly Sound Source event at Kings Place. Its curators, Music Orbit, are looking for material to make up their set. It can be in any style, just so long as it is new and evocative. More info on the website. To submit prospective material, send an email entitled "Open Source Application" with mp3 attachments and website info/bio details to the E-address below.
E: colin@musicorbit.co.uk
WEB: www.musicorbit.co.uk
DEADLINE: Ongoing
VISBY INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR COMPOSERS, SWEDEN
VICC is a working and meeting place for all composers. Composers can apply for residencies in the centre in Gotland, Sweden. All info and how to apply is on the webstie. Can download application form.
WEB: www.centreforcomposers.org
Ongoing
CALL FOR PIANO MUSIC BY LESBIAN COMPOSERS
Gay composer and pianist Jamie Crofts from Brighton, UK is looking for piano
music by lesbian composers. The first concert "I Play The Body Electric", is programmed for 31st July and will take place during the Brighton Pride festival. The programme will be exclusively by lesbian and gay composers, including Ethel Smyth, Eve Beglarian and Christina Green.
There will also be settings of work by Gertrude Stein. This isn't just a one off concert, however: Jamie is looking for music to include in future concerts with a more general theme.
There is no limitation in terms of style. The only limit is in terms of Jamie's technical ability.
E: jamie@soundkiosk
WEB: www.soundkiosk.com also www.myspace.com/jamiecrofts
DEADLINE: Immediately and Ongoing
ROSA TRUST
Set up in June 2008, Rosa is a new charity which aims to help women and girls turn their ideas into reality. It champions and invests in exciting initiatives to improve the lives of all women and girls in the UK. At the moment Rosa is still growing, with the intention of distributing grants in 2009. In the meantime, you can sign up for their e-newsletter at www.rosauk.org.
FEMALE COMPOSERS' RADIO SHOW
'Hildegard to Hildegard' is a weekly radio show on Soundart Radio 102.5fm in South Devon, UK. The show profiles 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 (preferably on CD) 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: Ariane Delaunois, Soundart Radio, The Gallery, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EJ, UK
E: soundartwordsonpaper@googlemail.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
PERCUSSION TRIOS BY WOMEN
Neo percussion (Spain) is looking for percussion trios by women.
E: info@neopercusion.es
WEB: www.neopercusion.es
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 in the UK at the time of the application.
WEB: www.geraldfinzi.org
DEADLINE: Ongoing
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
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.
Contact: Gwyn Rhydderch, The Michael Tippett Musical Foundation, 50 Broadway, London SW1H 0BL
WEB: www.tippettfoundation.org.uk
DEADLINE: Continuing deadlines
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
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: BassClarinet.org@gmail.com
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 group 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
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 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 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.symphonicjazz.org
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
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
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
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.
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
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
DEADLINE: various
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.
www.culture.gov.uk/reference_library/publications/3597.aspx
Women in Music gratefully acknowledges the work of composer Jennifer Fowler in providing the Comps & Ops section.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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