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.
2010 TANSMAN COMPOSER COMPETITION
Submit original works which have not been awarded any first prizes at international competitions. Compositions for instrumental ensemble from at least 14 instruments up to symphonic orchestra (3.2.2.2/4.3.3.1/pf,hp,timps,perc(2)/stgs - 12.10.8.6.4). Can also be works for orchestra with solo instrument or voice. No tape or electronics. 10 - 20 mins. Written after 2004. Prizes of EUR 12,000, 8000, 4000, 2000. Initially 5 scores will be selected for public performance (19 Nov at the Tansman 2010 Festival, Poland). Composers will be present (return air fare to Lodz + accomodation will be provided.) Anon entry. Entry fee EUR 50. Scores will not be returned. Finalists must provide orchestral parts.
WEB: www.tansman.lodz.pl
DEADLINE: 5 September 2010
LUXEMBOURG INTERNATIONAL PRIZE
A work for solo violin + the Luxembourg Sinfonietta (must be written for the whole ensemble - listed on website). Must be written especially for this competition and not be performed or awarded. 8 - 10 mins. Send 3 copies of score. Anon entry. Prizes of EUR 3000, 2000, 1000. Composers provide performance material.
E: info@luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
WEB: www.luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
DEADLINE: 10 September 2010
FAST-FOOD INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION CONTEST
The piece should be related to fast-food, food, production or consumption of food etc in an inventive, critical or humorous way. Length 2 - 4 mins (the time it takes to eat a burger!). Scored for clarinet, trumpet, drum kit, violin, mezzo-sop or tenor, - including any combination or solos. Electronics also possible. The chosen pieces will be performed at a concert in the series FreiZeitArbeit in Leipzig. Submit 3 copies of score. If electronic, submit a CD. Anon entry. Must be unperforemd at time of entry. Chosen pieces receive EUR 400 each. Travel not paid.
E: info@fzml.de
WEB: www.fzml.de
DEADLINE: 15 September 2010
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR COMPOSITION COMPETITION "SUONI DI LEGNO"
Composition for solo guitar or with other instruments (up to 10). Max duration 20 mins. Can have tape. Unpublished. Entry fee: EUR 40. Send score + photo + CV. Prizes of EUR 1000 + publication, EUR 500 & EUR 200.
E: info@alessiomonti.com
WEB: www.alessiomonti.com
DEADLINE: 20 September 2010
60 X 60 WORKS
Taukay Edizioni Musicali in Italy are calling for short works of 60 seconds or less. The project is an exhibition of pictorial and graphic arts related to the electronic music project "60X60" by the composer Robert Voisey which will be one of the concepts of the Contemporanea contemporary music festival. Send works as a digital image to the following E-address. See full details on website.
E: info@taukay.it
WEB: www.taukay.it/60x60/60x60images.html
DEADLINE: 20 September 2010
ALVAREZ CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Submit a piece for chamber orchestra, any duration. Prize of £1000 + performance at an ACO concert in London. Other prizes and a development award at judge's discretion.
WEB: freespace.virgin.net/geoffrey.alvarez/freestyle.htm
DEADLINE: 21 September 2010
MAHLER COMPOSITION PRIZE
Piece for orchestra (3.3.3.3/4.4.3.1/timps.3perc.hp/14.12.10.8.6) Max duration 15 mins. Winning piece will be premiered at the Vienna Konzerthaus on 25 March 2011. Two other winning pieces will be produced by ORF Radio. No prize money. Anon entry.
E: info@komponistenbund.at
WEB: www.komponistenbund.at
DEADLINE: 30 September 2010
TAKEMITSU COMPETITION FOR YOUNG COMPOSERS
Composers not more than 35 years. A composition for orchestra with no soloists or electronics. Prize of 3,000,000 yen (can be divided), + performance. For full orchestra (3.3.3.3 + doublings/4.3.3.1/hp 2, kybd 2, perc 4 incl timps/30.12.10.8). Send 2 copies of bound score + entry form.
WEB: www.operacity.jp
DEADLINE: 30 September 2010
DAEGU CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ORCHESTRA
A work for the whole ensemble: fl, ob, cl, bsn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2 trb, 1 timps, strings (5.4.3.2.1) 7 - 10 mins. Send copy of score and parts. Must be unpub and unperformed and unawarded. Prize is the premiere performance and CD. 3 - 5 pieces will be performed.
E: condczoj@hanmail.net
WEB: www.dcmo.kr
DEADLINE: 30 September 2010
OPERA COMPOSITION: HELIKE ATHANATOS
To write an opera on a pre-existing libretto. Location: Greece. Prize consists of premiere and travel expenses. Should not be presented in public before closing date. Anon entry. Work duration: 90 - 120 mins.
E: hellenikon@idyllion.gr
WEB: www.idyllion.gr
DEADLINE: 15 October 2010
TACTUS 2011
Composers under 35 who have obtained a high level of training. There will be workshops, one week residence and premieres of selected pieces in Brussel 24 - 29 Jan 2011, on the theme of writing for symphony orchestra. Max 6 composers will be chosen. They can rehearse a 10 min work with the Brussels Phil. One or more works will be selected for programming by several European orchestras. For selection send application form, bio, photo, 1 chamber work, 1 work (or part work) for symphony orchestra of about 10 mins.
E: coordination@tactus.be
WEB: www.tactus.be
DEADLINE: 15 October 2010
ASSISI SACRED SOUND 2011
Submit un-issued compositions for flute, piano, and cello which deal with the idea of Spirituality. Max. 10 mins. Can include electronics. Anon entry. Entry fee: EUR 50 (for extra entries, EUR 30). Three works will be chosen for performance and publication.
E: organizzazione@assisisuonosacro.eu
WEB: www.assisisuonosacro.eu
DEADLINE: 15 October 2010 - 15 May 2011
INTERNATIONAL CLARINET ASSOCIATION COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Piece for clarinet duet, all sizes and doublings. 6+ mins. Unperformed. Provide score and parts, MIDI realisation optional. Entry fee: $50. Anon entry. Prize of US$ 1000 and premiere performance at ClarinetFest@2011 in California.
E: emandat@siu.edu
WEB: www.clarinet.org/compositionComp.asp
DEADLINE: 15 October 2010
PASODOBLE COMPOSITION, SPAIN
Original, unpublished, unbroadcast and unperformed "pasodobles" for band (instrumentation given on website). Prizes of EUR 3000, 900, 300. Send score on A4 paper plus band parts. Anon entry. Works of 5 finalists will be performed and the prizes determined then.
E: associacion.vecinos@pozoestrecho.com
WEB: www.nuestrasbandasdemusica.com
DEADLINE: 16 October 2010
VALENTINO BUCCHI COMPETITION
There are 5 different categories for different age groups and instrumentations. Categories A - C are for composers born after 31 Dec 1968. Cat D is for composers born after 31 Dec 1975, and Cat E has no age limit. No electronics. Prizes range from EUR 3,500 to EUR 1000. Send 10 (!) copies of score on A4 paper.
E: bucchi@premiobucchi.it
WEB: www.premiobucchi.it
DEADLINE: 20 October 2010
COMPOSITION CONTEST FOR SYMPHONIC BANDS TORREVIEJA 2010
An original unpublished piece (not a version of an existing piece) for symphonic band, which uses all the instruments listed on website. If already performed it may be disqualified by decision of the jury. 15 - 20 mins. Send 5 copies of score on A3 paper, also parts. Parts can be sent by pdf. Anon entry. Prize of EUR 15,000.
E: pedro@gesadem.com
WEB: www.unionmusicaltorrevejense.com
DEADLINE: 31 October 2010
JESUS VILLA-ROJO COMPETITION, SPAIN
Composers born after 31 Dec 1970. A piece for clarinet (any type) + trio (composers choice of instruments). 4 players in total. 10 - 15 mins. Unpublished, unperformed, unbroadcast, unawarded. Anon entry. Prize of EUR 6000 + performance and publication.
E: fundacionsiglofuturo@fundacionsiglofuturo.org
WEB: www.fundacionsiglofuturo.org
DEADLINE: 30 November 2010
WEGMANS COMPOSITION CONTEST FOR WIND ENSEMBLE
Composition at level of difficulty for a very good high school wind ensemble. Standard instrumentation (see website). Total prizes: US$ 1750. Must be unpublished by major publisher (self-published is OK). Entries must be received electronically. Recommended: 2 - 10 mins. Send score (pdf) and recording (mp3) between 1 November and 1 December 2010.
E: pmcp@netacc.net
WEB: www.penfield.edu/departments.cfm?subpage=111403
DEADLINE: 1 December 2010
MUSIKFABRIK, AUSTRIA
Composers born after 1 Jan 1971. A work for string quartet of 10 - 15 mins. Awards of EUR 6,000; 4,000; 2,000 & 1000. Must not be published nor premiered. Only one entry per composer. Anon entry. Send 5 bound copies of score. Composers of pieces selected for final concert will be invited to Vienna. Lodging will be given and half the travel expenses.
WEB: www.musikfabrik.at
DEADLINE: 1 December 2010
CITY CHORUS ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION
To celebrate the City Chorus (London) 90th anniversary they have a call for composers to compete to be selected for a commission of a 20 min work worth £2000. They are an adult mixed choir open to all without audition. They want an exciting piece which is within the capability of amateur singers. Open to all composers. Send an example of a choral work already written (3 - 10 mins), a proposal for a new work, an application form, an entry fee (£15). Recording of submitted work is desirable but not compulsory. Forces for the new work will be 4-part choir SATB, 4 soloists SATB, organ, perc, trumpet (using all or some of these). Deadline for completion is 8 April 2011. Full details and application form on website.
E: enquiries@citychorus.info
WEB: www.citychorus.onfo
DEADLINE for application: 3 December 2010
KING JAMES BIBLE COMPOSITION AWARDS, ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC
Joint competition with King James Bible 400th anniversary, and the RSCM, and Westminster Abbey. Open to composers under 30 on 31.01.2011. An anthem suitable for use in worship using text from the King James Bible. Several different categories - see website. Prizes, £2000 per category + performance at Westminster Abbey in Nov 2011. Entry fee: £20 per entry.
E: enquiries@rscm.com
WEB: www.rscm.com
DEADLINE: Entries are being accepted online from 1 June 2010 to 31 January 2011
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREW'S MUSIC SOCIETY, SCOTLAND
A call for scores from composers under the age of 30, and in full-time education. An original piece for symphony orchestra. 9-12 mins. Prize of £1,000. The winner will be selected from short list of entries that will be performed 21 April 2011 at St. Andrew's Univ.
WEB: www.st-and.ac.uk/~musscoc/600
DEADLINE: 7 January 2011
ORCHESTRA OF ST PAUL'S, COVENT GARDEN
A call for new works for chamber orchestra which will be performed at St. Paul's, Covent Garden, London on 19 June 2011. An award of £500. Work should be 6-9 mins and scored exactly for: 2 obs, 1 bsn, 2 hrns strgs. It should be unperformed and not yet awarded any prize.
E: info@orchestraofstpauls.co.uk
DEADLINE: 14 January 2011
LEEDS UNIVERSITY LITURGICAL CHOIR COMPOSITION COMPETITION
In association with the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Soc - a newly-composed composition for choir and oboe. 4-5 mins. Scored for SATB choir (max. division SSAATTBB). Any text, but if in copyright must have permission. Bear in mind the general activities and repetoire of the choir. Can contact oboist for advice (see website). Must include piano reduction. Must have recording (midi accepted). Anon entry. Prize of £150 (can be divided)
Web: http://mus-www.leeds.ac.uk/lulc/Composition_Competition/compositioncomp.html
DEADLINE: 14 January 2011
SOREL COMPETITION FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS
Women composers only. A piece for chorus and organ no longer than 11 mins. Chorus is 40 voices strong. Details of organ registration is available. Sacred or secular text (permission obtained for text in copyright). Can have chamber ensemble as well as organ. Must be unpublished. Submit 5 copies of score + entry form. Anon entry. Prizes of US$5000, $2000, $1000 and performance in New York City + hotel and travel expenses for the concert in May 2011 + recording and promotion.
E: judy@sorelmusic.org
WEB: www.sorelmusic.org
DEADLINE: 15 January 2011
CONCOURS DE GENEVE
For composers born after 1 Feb 1971. A work for string quartet. The prize is that the work is set for the semi-finals of the String Quartet Competition, and will be performed on 16 & 17 November 2011.
E: music@concoursgeneve.ch
WEB: www.concoursgeneve.ch
DEADLINE: 15 January 2011
SCHUBERT AND MODERN MUSIC, GRAZ
Young composers born after 1 May 1972. New works for piano trio (piano, vln, vc), 12 - 20 mins. Unperformed, unpublished and unawarded. Anon entry. Send 8 copies of score. Prize of EUR 5000 and performance by competitiors in chamber music competition (8 - 16 Feb 2011, Graz, Austria). Prizewinners will be given travel and hotel expenses for the award ceremony.
E: franz.schubert@kug.ac.at
WEB: www.schubert.kug.ac.at
DEADLINE: 30 April 2011
DONALD AIRD COMPETITION
Run by the ensemble, Earplay. Piece of 1 - 4 players taken from: fl/picc/alt; cl/bass cl; piano; vln; vla; vc. May have electronics. 8 - 15 mins preferred. Cash prize of US$ 1000 + performance by Earplay. Anon entry. Entry fee: $25. Send score + recording (recommended). Application form on website.
e: earplay@earplay.org
web: www.earplay.org
DEADLINE: 31 March 2011
OPPORTUNITIES
BRITISH STUDENT COMPOSERS
BASCA have announced a composition competition for student composers. Submit a work in 2 sections for voice plus portable acoustic instrument. 6 - 7 mins. The winning work will be performed at the British Composer Awards Ceremony and broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Students should be 26 or under and registered to study with a British university or conservatory. They should have been born in UK or lived here for 5 years prior to the closing date.
WEB: www.basca.org.uk
DEADLINE: 24 September 2010
CON VIVO ENSEMBLE, NEW JERSEY
Calling for scores for the ensemble of: sop, fl, cl, vln/vla, vc, pf or subset. Up to 25 mins. Anon entry. Send recordings if poss - midi or live. Include CV and entry form Fee: $25 for one work and $15 for additional.
WEB: convivomusic.org
DEADLINE: 1 November 2010
ORCHESTRA OF OUR TIME, NEW YORK
A work for chamber ensemble of 1 - 5 instrs taken from: string 4tet, DB, trpt, cl, ob, fl, bsn, trb, 2 perc, electronics. Up to 5 mins. Preference for works not yet performed. 5 to 10 works will be selected for performance May 2011. Entry Fee $25.
WEB: http://orchestraofourtime.org/wordpress/call-for-scores
DEADLINE: 31 December 2010
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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: 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
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 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
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: www.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
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: rogervigulf@gmail.com
WEB: www.rogervigulf.com
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
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 3 September 2010
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