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.
COLLEGE ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (CODA) - USA
A composition contest for a piece for orchestra. Prizes of $2500 + performance at the National Conference of CODA. Also prizes of $1000 & $500. The top 5 finalists will have their pieces performed and recorded at a read through on 5 Sept. Piece should be 4 - 6 mins and at level of difficulty of a good college orchestra (level 5-6). May have been performed, but not awarded any prizes. Anon entry. Full chamber orchestra (not strings only or with a soloist). Max instrumentation: 3.2.2.2/4.3.3.1/timps+2/strings. Submit 4 copies of score and 4 recordings, if available (MIDI is acceptable).
E: tholland@skidmore.edu
WEB: www.codaweb.org/CodaCompContestColor.pdf
DEADLINE: 1 July 2009
DUO VIOLINS - CROSSOVER
A competition for something which will astonish - not "sophisticated" but not cheap entertainment either. Take the best of pop, jazz, tango, opera, klezmer, soul, blues, virtuosic violin music etc and compose your own style. Audience must be crazy about it. New effects combined with innovative sounds and hot rhythms. Duo for 2 violins, approx. 5 mins. Prizes of EUR 3000, 2000, 1000, 400. Additional prizes for students. 6 pieces will be selected and presented to an audience (18 Sept, Mannheim, Germany). Audience vote the order of prizes. Register on the website.
E: from website
WEB: www.violinduo.de
DEADLINE: 1 July 2009
MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL COMPOSITION PRIZES
An original composition for any combination of 1 - 5 players or voices based on a Malcolm Arnold theme of the entrant's choice. Beckus Prize for composers at university or music college: £500. Duration: 3-8 mins. Peterloo Prize for composers at school or 6th form college: £250. Duration: 2 - 5 mins.
E: m.arnoldfest@googlemail.com
DEADLINE: 1 July 2009
LUXEMBOURG COMPOSITION PRIZE 2009
The 8th international composition prize for the ensemble Luxembourg Sinfonietta, is now open. Composers are invited to present works for the ensemble - see instrumentation on website. 8 - 10 mins. Prizes total EUR 6,500, and pieces issued on CD. Anon entry. Piece should have been written for this competition and not be previously performed nor awarded a prize. One entry per composer. Send 3 copies of score.
E: info@luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
WEB: www.luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
DEADLINE: 1 July 2009
 OPERA VISTA COMPETITION
A competition for contemporary chamber opera. 6 - 8 finalists will be selected and excerpts from these entries will be performed to an audience. Audience votes for winners and judges give critiques. Also a jury prize. Any language libretto, but translation in English recommended. Works wil a performance history of 1 or fewer productions are eligible. Instrumentation limited to 10 players. A maximum of 6 singers of any voice type, but no extra chorus. Max duration@ 120 mins. Send 2 scores and 2 copies of a recording (can be piano or midi). Finalists responsible for own travel to and from Houston, Texas. Housing provided. Entry fee: US$ 40. Competition takes place in May or June 2010.
E: info@operavista.org
WEB: www.operavista.org
DEADLINE: 5 July 2009
WE ARE LISTENING WORLD MUSIC AWARDS
Competition for composition of World Music. Prize: all-inclusive trip to WOMEX in Copenhagen , autumn 2009.
WEB: www.wearelistening.org
DEADLINE: 15 July 2009
EARPLAY DONALD AIRD PRIZE
Chamber piece for 1 - 4 players taken from: flute+, clarinet+, piano, vln, vla, vc. 8 - 15 mins preferred. Can have electronics. Entry fee: US$ 25. Anon entry. Need application form (on website). Orize of $1000 and performance. Send scores and recordings (strongly recommended).
WEB: www.earplay.org
EXTENDED DEADLINE: 31 July 2009
MUSICA VIVA FESTIVAL 2009 "SOUND WALK"
The Miso Music Festival Portugal with Musica Viva announces a call for electro-acoustic miniatures to be diffused at a "sound walk" installation 12 - 20 Sept, Belem Arts Centre, Lisbon. There will be an outdoor stereo installation along a 100 metre walk.
WEB: www.misomusic.com
DEADLINE: 31 July 2009
CARILLON COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Composers under 35. An original carillon composition for performance at the Carillon Festival in September 2009. Competition run by the Iowa State University Department of Music. Write for four-octave carillon (tenor C to C4) with two-octave pedal board (C-C2). Can be solo of with one or more other instruments or chorus. Prizes include $500 and performance. Info on website.
E: tsatm@iastate.edu
WEB: www.music.iastate.edu/carillon
DEADLINE: 31 July 2009
AURORA BOREALIS COMPETITION
Competition for emerging composers. A piece for soprano and percussion, suitable to promote new music in the community. There will be feedback from the judges for 10 finalists, so the experience will be enriching for entrants. Entry fee: $20. Anon entry. Must have permission to use any text still in copyright. Prizes: NYC performace for first 3 winners. Also prizes of $250, $100, $50. Need entry form
E: competition@auroraborealis.com
WEB: www. auroraborealis.com
DEADLINE: 1 August.
BBC PROMS - 12 -18 YEAR OLD COMPOSERS
BBC Proms is inviting composers aged between 12 - 18 to submit for the BBC Proms Young Composers Competition and take part in a Composer Labs Feb-April next year. Selected works will be performed as part of the BBC Proms and broadcast on Radio 3.
WEB: www.bbc.co.uk/proms
DEADLINE: 14 August 2009
HARP AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA COMPOSITION COMPETITION
The Alvarez Chamber Orchestra seeks composers of any nationality to submit works for harp and chamber orchestra. Any length or style. Entry fee: £25 for each entry (includes postage for return of material). Prize of £1000 for the winning work and a performance at St Johns Square. Details of how to apply on website.
WEB: http://freespace.virgin.net/geoffrey.alvarez/PluckedfromNowhere
DEADLINE: 15 August 2009
SUONO SONDA, ITALY
International composition competition SuonoSonda. For instruments with/without electronics, electro-acoustic, experimental rock and jazz, computerised sound writing and programs, musicological essays, audio/video etc. Genova, Italy.
E: info@sunonosonda.org
WEB: www.sunonosonda.org
DEADLINE: 15 August 2009
SONG FOR SCOTLAND
Entrants invited to write a song of hope and optimism which Scots worldwide will want to sing. Unpublished and unsigned. Max 5 mins. Anon entry. 12 finalists will be invited to take part in a residential Songhouse at a Scottish farm 23 - 30 November, with workshops etc. The songs will be recorded and broadcast via the web.
WEB: www.burnsong.org
DEADLINE: 21 August 2009
CLONMEL SONG CONTEST
Original lyrics and music, not more than 4 mins. No commercial recording. Entry fee: EUR 30 per song. Need entry form. The entrant must provide the singer if selected for finals. There will be 10 finalists. The finalists must be available to take part on 7 November 2009 (? web says 2008)
WEB: www.clonmelnationalsongcontest.com
www.songfest.ie
DEADLINE: 31 August
YORKSHIRE LATE STARTERS STRINGS SEEKS COMPOSER
An ambitious amateur string orchestra with ability from Grade 2 - 8. Love a challenge and are seeking to work with a composer on an original piece of music for performance that will include all our players. Composer will be an emerging or established composer, interested in creating a 10-15 min piece. £500 prize. Submit a piece to be shortlisted for a workshop in November 2009 with composer Joe Cutler, conductor Gearge Kennaway and players of YLSS. A performance of selected piece will follow in 2010.
WEB: www.ylss.org
DEADLINE: 31 August 2009
INDIE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST
Original songs in various categories. Prizes: a variety of software, packages and online promotion.
WEB: www.indieinternational.com
DEADLINE: 31 August 2009
MUSIC AND CULTURE COMPETITION
Competition for new classical music for solo piano, up to 10 mins. Prizes of US$ 250, 100, 50 and recording and distribution. Entry fee of $20. Send 2 copies of score and must include CD or MIDI recording. Materials will not be returned.
E: info@musicandculture.org
WEB: www.musicandculture.org/competition
DEADLINE: 1 September 2009
MUSIC FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
The National Academy of Music announces an international composers competition for high quality music for educational purposes. The winning pieces will be considered for performance at a Gala Concert on 21 November at Thessaloniki in Greece. The winners will receive certificates and medals.
Secratariat of the International Music Prizes for Composers, 72 El. Venizelou St, GR 567 28 Neapolis, Thessaloniki, Greece.
WEB: www.musicprizes.com
DEADLINE: 18 September 2009
COMPOSITION FOR GUITAR, ITALY
Composition for guitar, either solo or with up to 10 other instruments. No more than 20 mins. Unpublished. Can send recording if available. Entry fee: EUR 40. Can pay by PAYPAL. Send score, photo and CV.
E: info@alessiomonti.com
WEB: www.alessiomonti.com/competition.html
DEADLINE: 20 September 2009
TORU TAKEMITSU COMPOSITION AWARD
Composers under 35. Piece for full orchestra, no soloists. Not performed, published or recorded. Prize of JPY 3,000,000 and performance in Tokyo.
WEB: www.operacity.jp/en/concert/award.guide.php
DEADLINE: 30 September 2009
KAGEL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
For composers born after 1 October 1969. Piano pieces written for children and young adults. Should have limited technical difficulty but uncompromising artistic aims. Should include contemporary compositional techniques which offer insight and stimulus to young students. Unpublished, and less than 3 years old.
E: info@mauricio-kagel-composition-competition.com
WEB: www.mauricio-kagel-composition-competition.com
DEADLINE: 1 October 2009
PIANO SOLO
American pianist invites all composers to submit new pieces for solo piano. Prizes of $250, $100, $50 + recording and distribution.
E: info@musicandculture.org
WEB: www.musicandculture.org/competition
DEADLINE: 1 October 2009
GERHARD SCHEDL CONTEMPORARY OPERA AWARD
Age limit: 45 years. Submit 10 copies of each: scene from a new work 8 - 12 mins (text & music); preliminary version of libretto; a treatment of instrumental score with exact indication of forces required. Prizes total EUR 25,000.
E: office@neueoperwien.at
WEB: www.neueoperwien.at
DEADLINE: 12 October 2009
2010 CLARINET COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Prize of US$ 1000 for a composition for clarinet and piano. 8 - 15 mins. Unperformed. Entry fee: $50. The winning composition will be played during ClarinetFest 2010, 21-25 July 2010 at the University of Texas-Austin. Free registration will be provided, but winner pays for travel.
E: emandat@siu.edu
WEB: www.clarinet.org/competitions
DEADLINE: 15 October 2009
INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS COMPETITION JIHLAVA
A piece scored for female or girls' a cappella choir or mixed a cappella choir. Prizes of CZK 20,000 and performance in Prague.
WEB: www.nipos-mk.cz
DEADLINE: 31 October 2009
QUEEN ELISABETH INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Age limit: composers born after 7 Nov 1969. Applicants are invited to submit works lasting c. 10 mins for piano and symphony orchestra. The world premiere will take place in the main concert hall of the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts, in May 2010. Prize of EUR€ 10,000. Anon entry.
WEB: www.cmireb.be
DEADLINE: 7 November 2009
RUSSOLO INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION PRIZE
For an electro-acoustic work, 8 - 12 mins. Composer must be under 35. Submit one work only. The theme is: the city, real or imaginary. There will be 3 prizes. Info on website.
WEB: www.studioforum.net/concours
www.elektramusic.com
DEADLINE: 30 November 2009
COMPOSITION CONTEST FOR SOLO HARP
The USA International Harp Competition invites composers to submit new works for solo harp. Duration 6 - 8 mins. Work must be unpublished, unawarded and not previously recorded for commercial distribution. Cash award of US$ 2000 and publication and inclusion in 2010 USA Harp Competition's required repetoire list. Also concert tours and recoding. Need application form. 2 copies of score. Must have CD recording played by a harpist - no digital or midi recordings.
E: ruthki@chesint.net
WEB: www.usaihc.org/2009comp.html
DEADLINE: 1 December 2009
DANKWORTH PRIZE FOR JAZZ COMPETITION
Prize for original jazz compositions for composers under 28. Prize of £1000 and winning composition will be played and recorded by one of UK's leading big bands.
WEB: www.jazzorg.com
DEADLINE: 4 December 2009
JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING AWARDS
Both amateur and professional songwriters. 12 different categories of songs. Cash prizes and studio equipment.
WEB: www.jlsc.com/index.php
DEADLINES15 December, 2009
AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY COMPETITION FOR YOUNG COMPOSRS
Open for composers born between 1 Jan 1971 & 12 Dec 1985. A prize of US$ 4000 and performance at the University of Georgia. Submit work for solo piano 8 - 15 mins. Never publicly performed or published. Recording or MIDI can be sent, but not required. Send 3 copies of score.
E: rzimdars@uga.edu
WEB: www.uga.edu/music
DEADLINE: 1 February 2010
CARL VON OSSIETZKY COMPOSITION PRIZE
10th international contest. For a composition for guitar ensemble with maximum 6 guitars, intended for the guitar ensemble of Oldenburg University - medium difficulty - for uniting scholars, students and lay persons in a collective musical activity. Prizes of EUR 800 and 300. Instruments allowed - concert guitar, acoustic "Western" guitar, electric gtr. Not allowed - mandoline, octave gtr, bass gtr. Duration up to 6 mins. Must not be published or previously performed. Anon entry. Send 5 copies. Premiere will take place in Oldenburg 2010 - 11.
E: violeta.dinescu@uni-oldenburg.de
WEB: www.musik.uni-oldenburg.de
DEADLINE: 30 June 2010
OPPORTUNITIES
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
CALL FOR ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC
The Canadian Electroacoustic Community (CEC) and New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) are calling for proposals for papers and compositions for a symposium in Toronto 6 - 9 August 2009.
WEB: http://cec.concordia.ca/events/TES/2009
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA COMPOSERS' COURSE
An opportunity for teenage composers to write new music in dialogue with orchestral players and hear your ideas brought to life. Apply online.
WEB: www.nyo.org.uk
DEADLINE: 1 July 2009
TAKI CONCORDIA CONDUCTING FELLOWSHIP
A fellowship for female conductors.
WEB: www.takiconcordia.org
DEADLINE: 15 July 2009
DIGITAL COMPOSER COMPETITION
A launch of a digital composer-in-residence. Composers are invited to submit work to the site until the deadline, when an international panel of judges will select 3 finalists. The website will then give users the opportunity to choose the winner by voting for their favourite work.
WEB: www.dilettantemusic.com
DEADLINE: 31 August, 2009
SWEDISH WIND ENSEMBLE
The Swedish Wind Ensemble welcomes scores from women composers for the season 2010-2011. It is a professional group based in Stockholm, with chief conductor, Christian Lindberg. Scores for wind band, concert band and wind ensembles. Instrumentation available: 3.2.6.2/4 sax/4.4.4.2/timps.3perc/DB Can have a soloist or choir. 3 - 25 mins. Recordings appreciated.
ADDRESS: Swedish Wind Ensemble att: Lena Haag, 131 34 Nacka, Sweden.
WEB: www.swedishwind.se
DEADLINE: 1 October 2009
SAN MARINO ENSEMBLE CALL FOR SCORES
The San Marino Ensemble seeks scores and parts for ongoing programs. The ensemble consists of: flute+, clarinet, alto sax (+sop & tenor), piano, percussion, violin, cello. Send to following address (with mp3 recording if available):
Prof. M. Messieri, c/o Istituto Musicale Sammarinese, Via O. Scarito 33, RSM-47893 Borgo Maggiore, Republic of San Marino (Europe).
E (for sending scores): sanmarinoensemble@gmail com
E (for info):m.messieri@tiscali.it
DEADLINE: 31 October 2009
SYNESTHESIA CALL FOR ELECTROACOUSTIC WORKS
A call for electronic and electroacousitc works. Can be recorded media alone, or with instrumental solo. Instrumental solos are limited to: violin, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, sop sax or alto sax. Should be produced using analog device processing. Use of computer or any digital device not allowed. Works should be 15-20 mins. Successful submissions will be produced at Millennium Audio Recording Studios in Rome and published on Synthesia Recordings in 2010.
WEB: www.synesthesiarecordings.com
DEADLINE: 31 October 2009
BRISTOL COMPOSERS - CALL FOR WORKS
Compositions sort for 4 - 6 (or more) hands at a single piano for a possible recording project. Contact John Pitts:
E: bristolcomposers@blueyonder.co.uk
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
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
ALTO FLUTE AND GUITAR
Rarescale call for works for quarter tone alto flute and guitar, with/without electronics for concerts in its 2009 season. Submissions by E-mail preferred. Please send: pdfs of scores, recordings if available (midi acceptable), contact info and bio info to:
E: rarescale@tiscali.co.uk
WEB: www.rarescale.org.uk
DEADLINE: Ongoing
RARESCALE ON RAASAY - MASTERCLASS FOR ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION
Rarescale on Raasay is a week-long course for composers and instrumentalists (alto and bass flute, and bass clarinet) under Michael Oliva (from RCM), Carla Rees (director of rarescale and low flute specialist) and Sarah Watts (bass clarinet specialist). The course will be held on the Scottish island of Raasay. Tuition fees of £300 (students £200), exclusive of accomodation and travel. See website for info.
WEB: www. rarescale.org.uk
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
ATHENA FESTIVAL ELECTRONIC MUSIC CONCERT
Accepting works from women composers for this electronic music concert in the Athena Festival for music by women. Tape and/or video. If live musicians are included, the composer provides the player. Send CD, DVD, scores etc, plus short bio and contact info.
Sabrina Young, Athena Festival Submission, 179 General Grant Drive, Murray, KY 32071, USA
DEADLINE: unknown
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
MOVING TONE, CAMBRIDGE
Moving Tone in Cambridge, UK are issuing an open call for works by composers in the Cambridge area, amateur or professional. They have regular sessions which provide a performance space for works which could be for small ensemble, solo, small choir, electro-acoustic, sound art etc.
Tel: 01223 264 991
E: info@movingtone.com
WEB: www.movingtone.com
DEADLINE: Ongoing
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. There are still some periods in 2009 available, and applications can also be made for 2010. All info and how to apply is on the webstie. Can download application form.
WEB: www.centreforcomposers.org
Ongoing
NOISE FESTIVAL 2008
NOISE is a Europe-wide media showcase for young creative people aged 25 and under. It is open for submissions. Young artists can showcase their work and create a profile.
WEB: www.noisefestival.com
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 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 percussion trios by women.
E: info@neopercusion.es
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 in the 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.
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
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. Next: 28 August, 2009
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
DEADLINE: deadlines for 2009 announced: 27 March and 28 August 2009
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 30 June 2009
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