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Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award
Candidates are asked to compose a piece for symphony orchestra intended for a young audience (children and young people aged 6-12 years) including a maximum of 2 non-musical interpreters (for example: actor, voice, mime, magician, clown).
The winning piece will be performed by the Orchestra della Svizzera italiana.
prize money: Euro 25’000.-
Deadline for applications: 31 August 2010.
Contacts:
Competition Office
c/o Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
via Soldino 9, CH-6900 Lugano (Svizzera)
Tel. +41 (0)91 930 40 44
Fax +41 (0)91 930 40 41
email: info@giannibergamoaward.ch
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THE ESOTERICS' organizes POLYPHONOS 2010-2011 Competition
The Esoterics announces an international call for a cappellachoral scores for its annual competition for choral composition, POLYPHONOS, from the Greek πολυφωνος, "having many voices" or "manifold in expression."
The purpose of The Esoterics' POLYPHONOS competition is to encourage today's choral composers to broaden the scope of the a cappella repertory by setting texts from beyond the Western classical canon.
Each winning composer will receive a commission from The Esoterics to compose a new choral work that will be premiered by the ensemble in 2011. In addition to this commission, each winner will receive $1000) US, along with airfare and lodging so that they can attend the Seattle premiere of their commissioned work. There will be up to three POLYPHONOS awards:
• National composer (for choral composers who are US citizens)
• International composer (for choral composers who are not US citizens)
• Young composer (for choral composers under age 30
as of 31 December 2010)
The application package consists of a completed application form, a portfolio of three completed choral compositions, a composer biography, and the $25 application fee.
Entry form, portfolio requirements and complete rules
All applications must be complete and postmarked by 15 May 2010.
The winners of The Esoterics' POLYPHONOS will be announced on 1 July 2010.
For questions, please email polyphonos@TheEsoterics.org
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Carl von Ossietzky Composition Prize
10th International Composition Contest
The lifework of Carl von Ossietzky stands symbolically for the esteem of man's dignity
and acceptance of personal responsibility for the safeguarding of human rights, of peace
policy, education end ecology. It adds to the endeavour of maintaining the values of life
for future generations. The furtherance of musical culture can contribute to this effort.
With the announcement of the 10th international composition contest in the year 2010
the Institute for Music and the Guitar-Ensemble of the University, directed by Axel
Weidenfeld, want to lay the foundation to a repertoire of an medium degree of difficulty.
It is intended to unite scholars, students as well as lay persons in a collective musical
activity
A first prize of 800,- Euro and a promotion prize of 300.- Euro are being offered. The
prizes are provided by UGO/University Association Oldenburg amongst others.
Requiremnets: a composition for Guitar-Ensemble with a maximum of 6 Guitars
Instruments: Concert-Guitar, acoustic (“Western-“) Guitar, elect. Guitar
Not allowed: Mandoline, Octave-Guitar, Bass-Guitar
Scordartura, the use of capo tastos, preparations, or the like are allowed
Degree of difficulty: easy - fairly difficult
Performance time: max. 6 min
The compositions handed in must not have already been published or performed before!
There is no limit of age and the alignment of the content is free.
Submissions:
until the
30th June 2010
to:
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Fakultät III, Institut für Musik, z. Hd. Prof. Violeta Dinescu
-Kompositionswettbewerb-
Postfach 2503
D-26111 Oldenburg
Jury:
Violeta Dinescu, Composer
Siegrid Ernst, composer
Christoph Keller, Composer
Jörg Siepermann, Musicologist
Axel Weidenfeld, Director of the Guitar-Ensemble of the University
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Ciutat de Tarragona
International Award for Musical Composition
Rules:
. The competition is open to all composers, regardless of nationality or age.
. Symphonic works with or without soloists (up to a maximum of 3 are allowed) and
with or without electro-acoustic devices are eligible. It is recommended that works be
no longer than 20 minutes. Winners of previous editions of the “Ciutat de Tarragona”
International Award for Musical Composition may not compete again.
. Submitted works must be unpublished, must never have been performed in public
or have received any award, whether under their current title or any other, and must
not have been previously commissioned. Participants must enclose a signed statement
confirming these facts with their submission.
. Submissions are limited to one work per composer.
. The score and documents must be submitted in person, by registered post or by
any other method provided for under law, marked ““CIUTAT DE TARRAGONA”
INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITION 2010”, no later than 14th
June of 2010, to:
“Oficina Municipal d’Atenció§ al Ciutadà de l’Ajuntament de Tarragona”
Rambla Nova no. 59
Tarragona
Spain
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Eighth International Competition for Composers Citta' di Udine
TEM - Taukay Edizioni Musicali and Delta Produzioni Associazione Culturale, with the participation of the Presidente della Repubblica, and the support of the Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita' Culturali, the Italian National UNESCO Commission, the Comune di Udine and the Universita' degli Studi di Udine, hereby open the Eighth International Competition for Composers "Citta' di Udine"
The competition is divided in two sections:
- instrumental compositions for chamber orchestra
- electro-acoustic music.
The competition will accept unpublished compositions by musicians of any nationality and of any age. Previously performed compositions will be accepted. More than one composition may be submitted.
Works should be posted to the competition secretary at:
TEM - Taukay Edizioni Musicali - via del Torre 57/5 - 33047 Remanzacco (Ud) - ITALY
The closing date is 30 April 2010. The postmark will be deemed to be the date of submission.
For further information please contact competition@taukay.it
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INTERNATIONAL WIND ENSEMBLE/CONCERT BAND COMPOSITION CONTEST, "HARELBEKE, CITY OF MUSIC" 2009 - 2010
The Town of Harelbeke (Belgium)'s aim, in holding for the fourth time a biennial International Composition Contest, is to consolidate its position as a "Town of Music” on the world map.
Contemporary music, more specifically in the sector of music for wind and percussion instruments, deserves permanent backing. In our role as a Town Council, our aim is to motivate composers and performers and to provide a window onto the world.
Composers from any country and age may enter the contest.
- Closing date for entries: 20 th April 2010 (the circular date-stamp of the Post Office shall prevail)
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Simon Carrington Chamber Singers Choral Composition Competition
The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers are pleased to announce a competition for new choral works. The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers enriches the Kansas City culture through its promotion of excellence in choral music. The ensemble’s various activities—from concerts and recordings to commissioning projects and educational programs—aim to extend to our community the vital aesthetic sustenance that music offers. Careful selection of singers from around the United States and Canada allows us to create the specific sound that most accurately reflects the musical ideals of Artistic Director Simon Carrington: a clear, bright sound with a measured use of vibrato which allows for a clear and communicative delivery of the text.
Composers of any age, of any nationality, are invited to submit up to two works for mixed chamber choir.
Please mail to:
Lee Hartman
SCCS Composition Competition
7121 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64114
USA
Questions? Please contact leehartman@simoncarringtonchambersingers.com
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16th edition of the Queen Elisabeth Competition - Piano
The 16th edition of the Queen Elisabeth Competition to be devoted to the piano offers an opportunity to attract new, talented young musicians to Brussels. Since Leon Fleisher, in 1952, the Competition’s enthusiastic audience has shared moments of great emotion with first prize-winners like Vladimir Ashkenazy, Andrei Nikolsky, Frank Braley, Severin von Eckardstein, and Anna Vinnitskaya ; the new cycle means that fascinating discoveries of this kind now come to us every three years.
From 3 May to 14 June 2010
Deadline for the submission of applications is 15 January 2010.
Contacts:
Queen Elisabeth Competition
20, rue aux Laines
B-1000 Bruxelles
tel +32 2 213 40 50 | fax +32 2 514 32 97
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Aurora Festival 2010 Composition Competition for Piano works composed on a single day
Typically composers will spend many days, weeks, months and even years writing pieces of music. But to write a entire piece in one day can be also be a singularly pleasurable experience.
The 2010 Aurora Festival will be presenting a unique concert of new piano works, each of which will have been written by composers in a single day.
We invite submissions from composers from around the world for this concert.
The theme of this concert is Momentary Pleasures. Composers should write a work with this theme in mind - however they wish to interpret this.
Instrumentation: solo (unamplified) piano. Playing inside the piano to be avoided.
Duration: Maximum two notated pages, maximum 4 minutes in length.
Composition time: The composer must include a declaration stating that the submitted piece was written within a single day. Typesetting time may be additional to this single day.
Nationality: Composers may be from anywhere in the world.
Age restriction: There is no maximum or minimum age restriction.
Entry fee: There is no entry fee for this category.
The following should be submitted :
• Score in PDF format
• Recording (Optional. MIDI recordings acceptable. mp3 format only)
• Name and nationality of the composer
• Address
• Email contact
• Programme notes (max. 100 words, in English) detailing how the theme of 'momentary pleasures' was used in the submitted composition.
• A written declaration from the composer in the body of the email stating that this composition was written in a single day.
Entries must be submitted electronically via email to the following address:
Deadline for entries is 31 December 2009 (Sidney time).
Entries must be submitted electronically via email to the following address:
momentarypleasures@aurorafestival.com.au
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2nd Sond’Ar-te Composition Competition 2009 -
Chamber Music with Electronics
In order to encourage the composition of chamber music with electronics, Miso Music Portugal and the Sond’Ar-te Electric Ensemble are organising, the “2nd Sond’Ar-te Composition Competition 2009 - Chamber Music with Electronics”.
Applications are invited for the full ensemble 5 instruments: flute (doubling piccolo, alto flute or bass flute); clarinet in Bb (doubling A, Eb, Bb bass clarinet), violin, cello, piano (also keyboards/synthesizers/midi grand piano, but not disklavier) with tape or with live-electronics mandatory.
The competition is open to composers of any nationality, without any age limit, each of whom may submit only one work, composed in 2001 or after, which must not have been commercially published or awarded a prize in any national or international competition. Previous winners of the Sond’Ar-te Composition Competition will not eligible.
Deadline for entries is April 30, 2009 (postmark).
Jury members:
Jonathan Harvey
Philippe Leroux
Pedro Amaral
Miguel Azguime
Applications should be sent, by registered mail to the following address:
2nd Sond’Ar-te Composition Competition 2009
Miso Music Portugal
Rua do Douro 92, Rebelva
2775-318 Parede
Portugal
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CALL FOR ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC MINIATURES - MUSICA VIVA FESTIVAL 2009 - “SOUND WALK”
Miso Music Portugal and the Música Viva Festival 2009 convokes composers to send electroacoustic miniatures to be diffused at the “Sound Walk” installation during the Música Viva Festival 2009 from the 12th to the 20th of September at Belem Arts Centre in Lisbon.
The Sound Walk is an outdoor stereo installation along the 100 meter walk way that leads to the main entrances of the Belem Arts Centre concert halls. Several loudspeakers will be placed on each side of this walk way, and the “Sound Walk” will be running daily during the festival from 10am until 12pm.
Rules:
1) There are no restrictions according to age or nationality.
2) The aim of the call is the creation of sound miniatures using the language of Electro-acoustic music. The minimum duration is of two minutes, and the maximum of five minutes. Pieces that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
3) Only one piece by composer may be presented.
4) Works should be sent in CD (audio format) or via internet (AIFF or WAV format 16bit 44,1kHz) by Yousendit to musicaviva@misomusic.com
5) The composer of the piece must also send on separate tracks on the CD or on separate audio file, his/her name and the title of his/her piece spoken aloud. This will work as an announcement for each piece and will be placed before each piece during the “Sound Walk” installation.
6) Pieces on CD must be sent by registered mail to:
Música Viva 2009 - Sound Walk - Rua do Douro 92 Rebelva, 2775-318, Parede Portugal
7) The name of the participant, a short biography and contacts should also be sent, as well as information about the piece (methods used, concept, etc.)
8) The closing date for sending the pieces and extra information's is the 31st of July, 2009, post marked. Pieces sent via internet will be accepted until 12pm 31st of July, 2009.
9) A maximum of 25 miniatures from all those entered will be selected and diffused at “Sound Walk”.
10) Participation in this call implies the acceptance of its rules.
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Queen Elisabeth Competition - Violin - Composition - Piano
VIOLIN 2009
04-16/05 - First Round and Semi-Final: 3.00pm & 8.00pm
Royal Brussels Conservatory - Piano accompaniment & Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, cond. Paul Goodwin
19-22/05 - Master classes: 10.00am to 4.30pm
MIM (Musical Instruments Museum) with Salvatore Accardo, Lewis Kaplan, Boris Kuschnir and Gérard Poulet
25-30/05 - Final: 8.00pm
Brussels Centre for Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux-Arts)
National Orchestra of Belgium, cond. Gilbert Varga
Podcasting as from 4 May, broadcasting on radio, television and video on demand as from 11 May: : www.qeimc.be
COMPOSITION 2009
Work for piano and symphony orchestra to be played in the final of the piano session 2010
Jury: Arie Van Lysebeth (Chairperson), Chin Unsuk, Luca Francesconi, Benoît Mernier, Kaija Saariaho, Frederik van Rossum (This list may be subject to slight changes.)
Deadline for the submission of applications:
7 November 2009
RULES
PIANO 2010
Deadline for applications : 15 January 2010 - Age limit: 27 year
03-08/05 - First Round: Royal Brussels Conservatory
10-15/05 - Semi-Final: Royal Brussels Conservatory - Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, cond. Paul Goodwin
18-21/05 - Master classes: MIM (Musical Instruments Museum)
24-29/05 - Final: Brussels Centre for Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux-Arts) - National Orchestra of Belgium, cond. Marin Alsop
For more information regarding the competitions please contact:
Queen Elisabeth Competition
20, rue aux Laines
B-1000 Brussels
tel +32 2 213 40 50 | fax +32 2 514 32 97
email:info@cmireb.be
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2nd International Composition Competition for Young composers - City of Portimão - 2009
The city of Portimão announces the 2nd International Composition Competition for Young composers - City of Portimão - 2009.
The competition has 3 different categories: Music for Soloist, Music for mix Ensemble and Chamber Music and is open to all composers with no more than 30 years old by 31/12/2009.
Deadline for submissions is 31 of July, 2009.
The compositions may not have already been published or performed and should be sent by post to:
Secretariado do Concurso Internacional de Jovens Compositores – Cidade de Portimão
Câmara Municipal de Portimão, Largo 1º de Maio, 8500-543 Portimão.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Tel.: 282 480 492 | fax: 282 470 791
email: cijc@cm-portimao.pt
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10th ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSITION COMPETITION MÚSICA VIVA 2009
In order to encourage the creation of electro-acoustic music, Miso Music Portugal, the Portuguese section of the ISCM (International Society of Contemporary Music) and the Portuguese Federation of the CIME (Confedération Internationale de Musique Electroacoustique), is organising, as part of the MÚSICA VIVA International Festival, the 10th Música Viva Electro-acoustic Composition Competition 2009.
This competition is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture/Instituto das Artes
1 – The works submitted shall be recorded electro-acoustic pieces, composed in studio, projected by loudspeakers in concert with the intervention of no live sound sources. They may include a maximum of eight channels and should have a duration of between five and fifteen minutes. The competition is open to composers of any nationality, aged no more than 35 years on 31/12/2008, each of whom may submit only one work, which must not have been commercially published or awarded a prize in any national or international competition. Any prize winner composer will not be allowed to submit a work on the two years following the year of the prize award.
2 – The entries shall be sent in triplicate, in stereo version (on CD or DAT), as well as a copy of the original multichannel version in the case of works with more than two channels (in this case the works shall submitted in ADAT, or CD-R with the audio files corresponding to each of the channels in SDII, AIFF or WAV format).
3 - The works entered shall be identified only by their titles, on pain of disqualification, and shall be sent in triplicate by 30 June 2009 (by registered mail, the date being determined by the post mark) to: Música Viva Electro-acoustic Composition Competition - Miso Music Portugal – Rua do Douro 92 Rebelva 2775-318 Parede Portugal.
Entrants shall attach to each copy of their composition a closed envelope, bearing only the title of the composition, and containing the details required to identify the composer with a proof of nationality and age, together with contact information. Please also send a short CV, a brief description of the work and photograph of the composer. The materials submitted as entries to the competition shall kept in the archives of Miso Music Portugal.
4 – Prizes: the judges may select up to 3 works which will be presented during Festival Música Viva 2008 at a concert given by the Loudspeaker Orchestra, and which will then be released on CD by Miso Records, provided the composers of the works selected agree with the terms offered by the record company.
5 – The judges will announce its decision at the official opening of the Música Viva Festival 2009.
6 – The judges may decide that none of the works submitted merit selection. The judges’ decision shall be final.
7 – Submission of an entry to the competition implies acceptance of all the provisions of these regulations.
8 – Any questions which may arise as to the interpretation of these regulations shall be clarified by Miso Music Portugal.
Other information:
Phone: (+351) 21 4575068 fax: (+351) 21 4587256
email: concurso@misomusic.com |
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International Composition Prize Luxembourg 2009
The Luxembourg Society for Contemporary Music announces its 8th International Composition Prize for the year 2009. Composers from all over the world are invited to present new works for the ensemble Luxembourg Sinfonietta.
Composers of any age or nationality may submit works.
- Only one entry per person will be accepted.
- Compositions must have been written especially for this competition;
they must not have been performed previously nor awarded a prize.
- The duration of the work must be stated on the score and be from 8 to 10 minutes.
- There is no entry fee.
- Three copies of the score must be sent by registered mail. They will only be considered if they are anonymous and identified by a code word.
- A sealed envelope, also marked with the code word only, must accompany the score and contain the composer‚s name, address, photo, curriculum vitae and a copy of the passport.
- All documents should be sent to:
Luxembourg Sinfonietta
3, route d‚Arlon
L-8009 Strassen
Luxembourg
Deadline for entries: 1st July 2009 (postmark)
For further information please contact:
Luxembourg Sinfonietta
Tel. : (+ 352) 22 58 21 Fax. : (+ 352) 22 58 23
email: info@luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
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7th International Competition for
Marimba, Vibraphone, Timpani, Snare Drum, Drum Set and Composition for Percussion Instruments
From the 7th to the 12th September 2009 the "International Competition for Marimba, Vibraphone, Timpani, Snare Drum, Drumset and Composition for Percussion Instruments and Drumset" will take place in Fermo-Marche (Italy). The competition is organized by the Italy Percussive Arts Society in collaboration with Conservatory of music "G.B.Pergolesi" of Fermo (Italy).
It will be held during the 7th edition of the International Festival "Days of Percussion" with Master Classes, Clinics, Concerts and expositions in the Conservatory of Music .
The deadline to submit is the 13 th June 2009.
Musicians from every Country can take part to the Competition.
- The Soloists will be divided in 3 age categories (16, 23 and 30 years old );
and 5 instruments sections 1) Marimba 2) Vibraphone 3) Timpani 4) Snare Drum 5) Drumset
- The Composers for percussions and it will be divided into 5 sections. There is no limit of age for compositors.
1 - One percussionist
2 - DUO - percussion and piano
3 - One percussionist and Orchestra
4 - Only percussions from DUO to SEXTET
5 - Percussions and other instruments from DUO to SEXTET (*)
Infos:
Mr. Antonio Santangelo
Artistic Director - President Italy PAS
E-mail: antonio@santangelopercussioni.it
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9th International Rostropovich Cello Competition
The 9th International Rostropovich Cello Competition is to be held in Paris, from 27 October to 8 November 2009, as part of the Concours internationaux de la Ville de Paris. The Competition is organised by the Association pour la Création et la Diffusion Artistique (ACDA). This competition will be doubled by a tribute to this prestigious artist.
The Competition is open to cellists of all nationalities born after 27 October 1979.
Contestants must send a completed application form to the Competition address, the latest date for entries is Saturday 9 May 2009 (postmark date validates)
27 October to 8 November 2009
Paris, France
Infos:
Tel. +33 1 40 33 45 35
E-mail: info.rostro@civp.com
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2009 Bourges International Composition of Electroacoustic Music and Electronic Arts
The 36th Bourges International Competition 2009 is opened.
In the competition, you can particularly notice a new part "Electronic Arts" with 3 categories.
1. new pratices of sound and music creation
2. Performances
3. Netart
For the artists they don't know about the Bourges Competition, that's the most important competition in electroacoustic music. It has been founded in 1973. It is devoted to composers coming from all levels, but also to sound artists, performers,... they practice different forms of sound arts. The registration is free. The selection is made anonymously (except the Magisterium). The jury is made with artists and personalities well-known in the esthetical fields related to the competition. Several awards to notice in the rules.
For all questions or requirements, contact IMEB:
email:competition.bourges@gmail.com
Phone (+ 33 (0)2 48 20 41 87)
fax (+ 33 (0)2 48 20 45 51)
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2ª edição do Concurso Internacional de Composição Franco-Néerlandais
A 2ª edição do Concurso Internacional de Composição Franco-Néerlandais é promovida pelo Institut Néerlandais e destina-se a compositores residentes em França e nos Países Baixos.
A obra apresentada deverá ter em vista a formação do Ensemble Klang, ter entre 7 e 15 minutos de duração e
ser uma obra inédita. A instrumentação terá obrigatoriamente que incluir um mínimo de 4 instrumentos dos que a seguir se indicam.
Ensemble Klang:
Erik-Jan de With — saxofone soprano e barítono
Heiko Geerts — saxofone alto e tenor
Anton van Houten — trombone tenor
Saskia Lankhoorn — piano
Pete Harden — guitarra eléctrica
Joey Marijs — percussão
(vibrafone – 2 bongos – 2 congas – 1 címbalo chinês – 1 Dubachi– 2 metal tubes non accordées – 5 temple blocks – 1 kick bass drum)
Tom Gelissen — sonorização
(amplificação, fita magnética e/ou electrónica podem ser incluídas caso o compositor o deseje)
O júri do concurso será composto por Peter Adriaansz (Países Baixos), Pascale Criton (França) e Christian Lauba (França) e seleccionará 3 obras que serão apresentadas em Setembro de 2009 âmbito da semana internacional Gaudeamus em Amsterdão e em Outubro de 2009 no Institut Néerlandais em Paris, altura em que será atribuída à melhor composição um prémio de € 2500,00.
O prazo limite de envio das candidaturas é o dia 1 de Maio de 2009.
Informações e envio de candidaturas:
Institut Néerlandais – Maartje Nelissen
121 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris – França.
Tel:
00 33 (0)1 53 59 12 44
E-mail:info@institutneerlandais.com
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2nd European competition
for live-electronic music projects
The ECPNM - hosts the second European competition for the composition and
interpretation of live-electronic music projects.
The competition is open only to composers with a European citizenship or
composers and interpreters living in Europe since at least 10 years.
The maximum age of the composer is 40 years.
Deadline 1st of April.
Entries are possible into 3 categories:
- 1. works involving piano and live-electronics, to be performed by the
Dutch/Spanish pianist Sonsoles Alonso (and
possibly the composer doing the live-electronics part)
- 2. works for percussion and live-electronics, to be performed by the
Swedish percussionist Jonny Axelsson (and
possibly the composer doing the live-electronics part).
- 3. works for live-electronics only or with any traditional instrument and
live-electronics in which composer and performer are the same person.
The organizing partners of this competition are members of the ECPNM such
as: EULEC in LŸneburg / Hamburg, Germany; MISO Music, Portugal; Gaudeamus
Music Week, the Netherlands; Concerts Sweden / ISCM World Music Days 2009.
Contacts:
ECPNM, c/o Music Center the Netherlands, Contemporary Music Dept.,
Rokin 111,
1012 KN Amsterdam,
the Netherlands
Tel.+31.20.3446060
fax +31.20.6733588
email info@ecpnm.com
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4th Edition of the International Composition Competition of the Póvoa de Varzim Festival - 2009
Open to all portuguese and international composers living for more than 4 years in Portuguese speaking countries. This year's jury will be composed by Professors Carlos Azevedo (Presidente), Pedro Burmester, Dimitris Andrikopoulos e João Madureira. The results of the pre-selected works will be announced on the April 27, 2009.
Deadline for submissions is 23 of March, 2009.
Complete rules of the competition here.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Rua D. Maria I, 56, 4490-538 Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
tel: 252 614 145 or 252 611 955 | fax: 252 612 548
email: auditorio@cm-pvarzim.pt
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ALEA III International Composition Competition 2009
Composers of any nationality born after January 1, 1969 may participate. Only one composition per composer is permitted.
No entry fee.
Works of any aesthetic direction from 6 - 15 minutes in duration may be submitted. Works may be for solo voice or instrument or for an ensemble up to fifteen players. Available instruments are: one flute (doubling piccolo or alto), one oboe (doubling English horn), one clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), one bassoon, one horn, one trumpet, one trombone, one tuba, two percussion players, one harp, one keyboard player, one guitar, two violins, one viola, one cello, one bass, tape and one voice.
Deadline: March 15, 2009
For informations please contact:
Alex Kalogeras: kalogeras@earthlink.net
Application Form.
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Fifth International Jurgenson Competition for young composers
Open to: Composers born after 15 February 1979
Jury: Vladimir Tarnopolski, Alexander Wustin, Faradj Karaev, Mark Pekarsky
The competition invites submissions in the following categories:
- compositions for soloist ensembles or for voice and soloists (6-16 musicians);
- string quartet
- compositions for marimba or percussion ensemble (up to 6 musicians).
Duration: 6 -15 minutes
The instrumentation for soloist ensembles could include: 1 flute (also piccolo, also alto), 1 oboe (also English Horn), 1 clarinet (also clarinet bass), 1 bassoon, 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, percussions (2 musicians), 1 piano, 1 harp, 2 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 double-bass.
Deadline is 15 February 2009 (postmark)
Contacts:
Centre for Contemporary Music
Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory
B.Nikitskaya 13, of.316,
Moscow 125009 Russia
Tel/fax (+7 495) 690 51 81
email: info@ccmm.ru
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International Gaudeamus Composition Competition 2009
The competition is open to composers who are born after September 6, 1978.
Works can be entered into the following categories with a maximum of 1 work per category and 3 works in total.
A - ORCHESTRA:
Orchestral compositions for the Holland Symfonia Orchestra with a maximum of instruments as specified:
strings: 12.10.8.6.5., wood: 3.3.3.3., brass: 4.3.3.1., 1 timp., 3 perc., 1 harp., 1pno/celesta
B - CHAMBER MUSIC:
In theory, everything is possible in this category, within the limits of solo instruments to ensembles consisting of maximally 16 instruments; with or without electronics, video, etc.; written for specific performers or for any musician /ensemble.
Also choir compositions with a maximum of voices: 2 sopr., 2 mezzo., 2 alt., 2 ten., 2 bas.
C- ELECTRONIC MUSIC:
Electronic music meaning tape compositions, music for instruments and electronics, music for live controlled electronic music, or sound installations.
The entry fee is 25 Euro for each work
Deadline is 16 January 2009 (postmark)
Contacts:
Gaudeamus Music Week
c/o Music Center The Netherlands
Contemporary Department
Rokin 111
1012 KN Amsterdam
The Netherland
email: musicweek@mcn.nl
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Ensemblia 2009: International Composition Competition
On the occasion of the Music Festival Ensemblia 2009 (20th - 24th
of May) the town of Mönchengladbach is hosting an international
competition for string quartet compositions.
All male and female composers, irrespective of age, are elligible.
A sum of up to 7.500,00 EURO is offered as prize money.
The closing date is the 31st of December 2008.
Ask any information and send the scores to:
Marketing Gesellschaft Mönchengladbach mbH
Voltastrasse 2
41061 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Tel.: +49(0)2161.252423
Fax.: +49(0)2161.252439
e-mail: ensemblia@mgmg.de
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6th International Forum for Young Composers
Wishing to go on exploring new and varied musical styles and aesthetics, Ensemble Aleph organizes the Sixth International Forum for Young Composers. The Forum aims to promote artistic exchanges between composers and performers.
Composition Guidelines:
Submitted works (unbound) should be of maximum 7’ duration, and should be scored for 5 to 7 musicians from the following line-up (the performances are undirected):
Monica Jordan Soprano (Voice range: F 2 - H 4)
Dominique Clément Clarinet (A, B flat, E flat, bass, contrabass)
Lutz Mandler Trumpet, piccolo trumpet, Alp horn, didgeridoo (clic here for tessiture)
Noëmi Schindler Violin
Sylvie Drouin Piano or chromatic accordion
or Synthesiser Fatar SL 880 - 88 keys and Sampler Akai S 2002
NB: 2 of these instruments can be included in the same piece
Christophe Roy Cello
Jean-Charles François Percussion
Entries must be postmarked December, 31st, 2008
Age limit: 40 years old (born after January, 1st, 1969)
Please enclose a biography and complete contact details (birth date, address, phone, fax, e-mail) with your application.
Ask any information and send the scores to:
ENSEMBLE ALEPH
21, rue Fructidor
F - 71100 Chalon-sur-Saône
contact : Hélène Jarry ensemble.aleph@wanadoo.fr
+33 (0)3 85 48 94 41 (phone) | +33 (0)3 85 93 58 20 (fax)
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II International Uuno Klami Composition Competition 2008-2009
The aim of the Second International Uuno Klami Composition Competition is to produce good new repertoire for a small orchestra of sinfonietta type.
Contestants must be citizens of a Nordic country, of an EU Member State or of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Switzerland or Liechtenstein.
There is no age limit in the competition.
Works entered for the competition must not have been previously published or performed. They must be 15-30 minutes long and reach the Competition Office by 1 December 2008 at the latest.
The II International Uuno Klami Composition Competition has an internationally acclaimed Jury. The members of the Jury will be composer Kalevi Aho (Finland), composer Magnus Lindberg (Finland), composer Anders Eliasson (Sweden) and conductor Yasuo Shinozaki (Japan/Great Britain).
Further information/brochures:
Executive Director:
Reetaliina Marin, Tel.:+358 50 324 0058
e-mail: klamicompetition@kymisinfonietta.fi
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International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition 2009
Amsterdam, 18 - 26 April 2009
Hosted by: Music Center The Netherlands
The Interpreters Competition is open for young interpreters of contemporary music.
Soloists or duo-members must be born after 25 April 1973. For ensembles the average age of the group members must not exceed 35 years. For vocalists the maximum age is 40.
The submitted program should include at least six (6) compositions with a total duration of at least 60 minutes and be submitted before 1 November 2008.
At least two (2) compositions must be by a Dutch composer or a composer who both resides in the Netherlands and is integrated in Dutch musical life.
The three competition prize winners will each receive a monetary prize of respectively 4,500, 2,250 and 1,125 Euros. Next to these prizes there will be a special prize of 2,250 Euros available for the best interpretation of a work for electric guitar. All qualifying rounds (first round Monday-Thursday, second round Friday and Saturday and the Finales (Sunday) are open to the public.
Rules and Regulations
Entry forms must be sent to the address below or by email to: interpreters@muziekcentrumnederland.nl
International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition 2009
c/o Music Center The Netherlands
Rokin 109-111
1012 KN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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9th ''Carl von Ossietzky – Preis'' composition competition
The Institute for Music announces his 9th composition contest for the ''Carl von Ossietzky – Preis''.
A first prize of 800.- Euro and a scolarship of 300.- Euro are being offered. The prizes are kindly provided by the UGO (Universityassociation Oldenburg) amongst others.
Requirements: Composition for Big Band and Orchestra.
Big Band: 5 Saxophones (2 Altos, 2 Tenors, 1 Bass), 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Elec. Guitar, Elec. Bass,
Double Bass possible, Drum Set, Piano
Orchestra: 2.2.2.2.-2.2-1 Percussion, Strings
Performance time: max. 6min
The compositions may not have already been published or performed. There is no age limit. Composers are free to choose the content (style).
The world- premiere of the prize winning composition will take place in Oldenburg in the summer of 2008.
Compositions have to be sent strictly anonymous in quintuplicate with a commentary of the work, which ought to be anonymous, too and a closed envelope containing the name, adress as well as a short c.v. of the sender.
The juri is composed by: Violeta Dinescu, Composer, Christoph Keller, Composer, Jörg Siepermann, Musicologist, Bernhard Mergner, Composer and Big Band Leader of the Oldenburg University, Rida Murtada, Conductor of the "Uni-Orchesters Oldenburg”, Representatives of the Big Band and the Orchestra, as well as two other composers.
Submissions should be sent by 31st October 2008 to:
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Fakultät III, Institut für Musik
z.Hd. Frau Becker
-Kompositionswettbewerb-
Postfach 2503
D-26111 Oldenburg
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Luc Ferrari competition
Every other year, La Muse en Circuit organizes an international competition of radio music composition open to young artists, in partnership with the Archipel Festival, the SACEM, Radio France, and foreign radio stations (Radio Suisse Romande / Espace 2, Deutschland RadioKultur).
The 8th biennial competition created by Luc Ferrari is inspired by a piece from his work, Madame de Shanguai for a flute trio and pre-recorded track.
Both a way of paying tribute to Mr. Ferrari as well as a means of stimulating the imagination of composers, the current competition asks participants to write a piece that develops the principal of the Horspiel.
The entries should resemble mixed music but without any interaction other than the synchronization of an instrument with stereophonic or 5.1 support. The instrumental score will be able to be amplified and transformed except for computerized real time processing. The final piece, with a maximum duration of 15 minutes, will be performed in concert.
The winning entries as well as the piece written by Luc Ferrari will be featured on disc as well as in concerts associated with the competition.
We hope that this tradition of honoring Mr. Ferrari will be stimulating and likely to give rise to new talents and not just epigones.
You will thus find attached the application form. We hope that it will be possible for you to leave them at disposal of musicians. You can also contact us by email to have more informations :
Submissions should be sent by 31st October 2008 to:
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Fakultät III, Institut für Musik
z.Hd. Frau Becker
-Kompositionswettbewerb-
Postfach 2503
D-26111 Oldenburg
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Walbrook Singers composition competition
The Walbrook Singers (choir in north-west London UK) announces a composition competition for choral pieces on the theme of "New Year" - unaccompanied or with piano/organ, any language, open to all composers - no entry fee, and GBP500 in prize-money for the winning work(s).
The submitted piece should have a maximum duration of 7 (seven) minutes.
There is no minimum duration set.
There is no limitation on piece's history (that's to say, whether or not it has been performed, published or recorded, or when it was composed).
There is no limitation for the composer (in terms of age, gender, geographical location, professional qualifications, or anything else).
Composers are limited to submitting only one piece each to this competition.
All pieces must be received by 12 noon (Greenwich Mean Time) on Wednesday 1 October 2008.
Results will be communicated to all entrants by 1 December 2008.
The winning piece(s) will be performed in concert by the Walbrook Singers on 31 January 2009, at St Peter's Church, Mill End (near Watford), Hertfordshire, England.
Deadline 1 October 2008 - 12 noon (received).
All enquiries to:
walbrook.singers@yahoo.co.uk
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Aleksander Tansman 7th International Competition of Musical Personalities
The competition is open to soloists of all nationalities born after the 1st of January 1978 (under 30).
It will be held in Lodz, Poland on 4-9 November 2008 in the following disciplines:
flute,
clarinet,
violin,
cello,
piano and
guitar
(postal stamp will be decisive) at the following address:
Stowarzyszenie Promocji Kultury im. Aleksandra Tansmana
ul. Krzyzowa 14/51
91-457 Lodz
Poland
tel./fax +48 42 657 86 66
mobile +48 601 295 495
emails: wendland@lodz.msk.pl; wendland@tansman.lodz.pl;
jkruczkowska@poczta.onet.pl; and the following one:
tansman.comp@wp.pl
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TON DE LEEUW 2008 / INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG COMPOSERS
The competition is open to composers who are not more than 30 years old.
The instrumental formation that shall be used on the composition is, in partial or full mode: string quartet,
piano, flute, clarinet, trumpet.
The work in question shall have a duration from 10-20 minutes and should have never been performed
earlier nor should it have won any other competition.
postmarked.
Secretariat of the "Ton de Leeuw 2008,
International Competition for Young Composers":
Address: Mrs. Miranda Bakiasi. Academy of Arts, The
Library. Sheshi ''Nene Tereza'', Tirana. ALBANIA.
Phone: + 355 4 255 721
Email: bakiasi@yahoo.com
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DIFFUSION 2008 / diffusion electroacoustic music prize
DEAF, RTÉ Lyric FM and The Centre for Computational Musicology and Computer
Music announce the DIFFUSION 2008 International Competition for
Electroacoustic Music Composition.
The compositions must be sent by registered post, together with the
Diffusion 2008 application form, to the following address:
Diffusion Prize
Centre for Computational Musicology & Computer Music
CSIS Building
University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland
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Romualdo Marenco's 6th International Competition for Band Composition's
Competition categories:
A) COMPOSITION FOR BAND
B) COMPOSITION FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT: TRUMPET
The Town of Novi Ligure is holding the Romualdo Marenco's 6th International Competition for Band Composition, in honour of the great Musician from Novi, in order to promote the composition of Band Music and to increase the contemporary repertoire.
Entries must be postmarked by July, 31st, 2008.
Artistic Director: Maurizio Billi
Competition secretary: Patrizia Orsini
Ask any information and send the scores to:
Via Marconi 66
15067 Novi Ligure (AL)
Italy
email: concorsomarenco@comune.noviligure.al.it
+39 0143 76246 (tel) | +39 0143 72592 (fax)
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1st International Composition Competition for Young composers - City of Portimão - 2008
The city of Portimão announces his 1st International Composition Competition for Young composers - City of Portimão - 2008.
The competition has 3 different categories: Music for Orchestra e Solist, Music for Orchestra and Chamber Music and is open to all composers with no more than 30 years old by 31/12/2008.
Deadline for submissions is 31 of July, 2008.
The compositions may not have already been published or performed and must be allusive to the city of Portimão and should be sent by post to:
Secretariado do Concurso Internacional de Jovens Compositores – Cidade de Portimão
Câmara Municipal de Portimão, Largo 1º de Maio, 8500-543 Portimão.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Tel.: 282 480 492 | fax: 282 470 791
email: cijc@cm-portimao.pt
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International award for electro-acoustic music and video - The Leonor Hirsch Award
The Leonor Hirsch Award celebrates leading edge musical creations that explore the new possibilities opened by the convergence of digital technologies. It invites the submission of mixed media works of electro-acoustic music with a visual component in video.
The members of the Jury of the Leonor Hirsch Award are Gerald Bennett, Francisco Kröpfl, and Nina Colosi.
Deadline for submissions is 1st of July, 2008.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Cintra Scott
Project Manager
Leonor Hirsch Award
Fundación Bunge y Born
Tel.: +1 917 438 6972 | +54 911 6532 2949
email: cintrascott@fundacionbyb.org
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International Composition Prize Luxembourg 2008
The Luxembourg Society for Contemporary Music announces its 7th International Composition Prize for the year 2007. Composers from all over the world are invited to present new works for the ensemble Luxembourg Sinfonietta.
Composers of any age or nationality may submit works.
- Only one entry per person will be accepted.
- Compositions must have been written especially for this competition;
they must not have been performed previously nor awarded a prize.
- The duration of the work must be stated on the score and be from 8 to 10 minutes.
- There is no entry fee.
- Three copies of the score must be sent by registered mail. They will only be considered if they are anonymous and identified by a code word.
- A sealed envelope, also marked with the code word only, must accompany the score and contain the composer‚s name, address, photo, curriculum vitae and a copy of the passport.
- All documents should be sent to:
Luxembourg Sinfonietta
3, route d‚Arlon
L-8009 Strassen
Luxembourg
Deadline for entries: 1st July 2008 (postmark)
For further information please contact:
Luxembourg Sinfonietta
Tel. : (+ 352) 22 58 21 Fax. : (+ 352) 22 58 23
email: info@luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
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Spatialisation Competition "Espace du Son"
For the performance of acousmatic works (Acousmatic: Pre-recorded work composed in studio, projected on loudspeakers in concert, without intervention of live sound sources).
Spatialised performance of acousmatic pieces deals with directing sounds on multiple loudspeakers spread accross the concert room. Musiques & Recherches' acousmonium has 66 loudpseakers and an analogic console that allows 44 pathes of spatial projections. The performance competition is "manual", i.e. without computer-based system memorising spatial configurations. The performer is hands on the console during the competition. His/her physical presence during the performance is required.
The competition is open to the public. It will take place at the Theatre Marni in Brussels during the XV° international acousmatic festival "L'Espace du Son", which is scheduled for 16 to 19 October 2008.
Registrations and other documents requested in the Competition Regulation must be sent to Musiques & Recherches by post postmarked June 30, 2008, at the latest.
There are no registration fees.
Each participant will perform four stereo works, including: an work imposed by the jury, a work of his/her choice, two works drawn the day before his/her performance from a list of pieces proposed to the participant after his/her registration. Personal compositions are not recommanded.
The maximal duration of each work is 10 minutes. The prizes will be awarded at the end of the festival, on 19 OCtober 2008.
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Yorgos Foudoulis International Composition Competition 2008
Foudoulis' Conservatory organizes the 6th Compostition Competition of Volos, in which contestants of all nationalities, adults, students, even children can take part.
There are several categories of music: solo instrument vocals, music for ensembles, symphony orchestra, music technology etc.
- Τhe contesting works should apply to one of the mentioned categories
- Composers of all natinalities may go in for the competition (members of the jury are excluded).
- The contesting works should not overun the alloted time (10 minutes), or have won a prize in another competition in the past.
- The contesting works scores are sent under the contestants' own names in 5 handwritten or printed copies (for categories of song Composition and Music Technology no scores are sent) and 2 recording copies (cassettes or CDs). The quality of the recording and the performance are not tacken into consideration.
- The jury will examine the contesting works and announce the results through the press within 2-3 months. The composers who win a prize will be notified accordingly by telephone nad in writting by e-mail, about the date of the award of prizes and commendations wich will take place in Volos, in a special ceremony. In case the winners are unable to attend the ceremony someone else may receive the prize on their behalf.
- The enrollment fee is 70 euro and is send by bank deposit or by post cheque.
- Every contestant has the right to go in for 1 to 3 composition categories with the same fee and will compete separately for each one of them.
In case a contestant goes in for more than 1 categories, he/she may include his works in the same CD or cassette.
The deadline for the competition is June 30th, 2008
Please send registration form toghether with the contesting works and a photocopy of the payment receipt to:
Mrs Zoe Naoum, P.O. box 1114, P.C. 38110, Volos, Greece
e-mail:info@foudoulis.gr
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"... a Camillo Togni" international
composition competition
The fifth edition of the "... a Camillo Togni" international
composition competition is open to composers from all nationalities and ages. The candidates can presente works from one of two categories:
1 - Compositions for ensemble
with or without amplification
of the instruments.
2 - Compositions for ensembles
with electronics.
The juri is composed by: Mario Bortolotto - Chairman,
Mauro Bonifacio - Italy,
Jean-Luc Hervé - France,
Magnus Lindberg - Finland,
Ivan Vandor - Italy.
Deadline for submissions is 18 of June, 2008.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Segreteria del Concorso Internazionale
di Composizione “... a Camillo Togni”
c/o Teatro Grande
via Paganora 19/A
25121 Brescia - Italy
email:info@dedaloensemble.it
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Musicfest International Composers’ Workshop
July 26th - Aug. 2nd, 2008
The focal point of the workshop will be the opportunity for short pieces (up to 7 mins duration) to be rehearsed by the brilliant Aurora Orchestra under their conductor Nicholas Collon (http://www.auroraorchestra.com) and professionally recorded.
Successful applicants will be asked to submit a final draft of a work for chamber orchestra of between 5’ and 10’ duration. Orchestration should be for not less than 9 of the following instruments (First Violin, Second Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trombone, Percussion, Keyboard) A list of available percussion instruments will be supplied to selected composers.
Composers should be in a position to finalise their works following seminar sessions. These will be led by Wales’ pre-eminent composer, John Metcalf. The course, which will be limited to 6 composers, will combine individual tuition with class work, time for private study and composition and consultation with individual instrumentalists.
Deadline for submissions is June 10th 2008.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Sophie Bennett
Tel:
(+44) 0 1970622338
email:sob@aber.ac.uk
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International Competition for film music
This year's awarding jury at the International Competition for film music will be presided by the director Carlo Lizzani. The award is dedicated to the composer Mario Nascimbene and promoted for the seventh time by "MusicArte International" in cooperation with the local administration of Orsogna (Chieti). The manager and composer Andrea Mascitti is the organiser and art director. Gian Luigi Rondi (president of the "David di Donatello Association's) is the president of honour.
The final performance will take place on 05 July 2008 the "Camillo De Nardis" theatre of Orsogna. Part of the jury will be composed by the composer Riccardo Giagni (the latter being the music writer of Marco Bellocchio's last two films L'ora di religione and Buongiorno notte), Luca Bandirali, Susanna Buffa, Elena Enrico, Giuseppe Fulcheri, Edmea Marzoli, and Caterina Nascimbene, member of the David di Donatello Association's Jury.
The competition is open to composers of all nationalities.
The participation fee is 95 euros. The participants are asked to prepare an unpublished piece of music for some scenes, lasting about five minutes, taken from Carlo Lizzani film IL PROCESSO DI VERONA, for which Nascimbene wrothe the soundtrack.
The best composition will be awarded the MARIO NASCIMBENE AWARD. The winner will be recommended to the film production corporation and will receive scholarship of 2,500 euros.
MARIO NASCIMBENE AWARD
For information:
Award Secretary:
Via Vignaiuoli, 87 - 66036 Orsogna (Chieti)
Phone (+39) 0871 780601 - Fax (+39) 0871 243112
E-mail: info@nascimbeneaward.net
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Music Theatre NOW Awards 2008
For the first time the International Music Theatre Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in cooperation with the German Centre of ITI invites artists to participate in a worldwide competition for the creators of new opera and music theatre.
The prize winners will be invited to present their work at the international meeting Music Theater Now in Berlin, November 2008.
Deadline for submissions is May 16th 2008 (Date as postmark)
Address:
ITI Germany * Schloss Strasse 48 *D-12165 Berlin * Germany
For questions, please contact:
Annette Doffin: a.doffin@iti-germany.de
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PIERROT LUNAIRE INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
The Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien announces its second Pierrot Lunaire International Composition Competition for the year 2008. Composers from all over the world without age limitation,
are invited to present works for the Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien.
The compositions submitted for the competition must use the following instruments,
either together or in sectors, involving a minimum of 2 performers and a maximum of 5, without conductor:
Flute (single performer including piccolo, G alto flute and C bass flute)
Clarinet in B-flat (single performer including A-clarinet and B-flat bass clarinet)
Violin (single performer)
Cello (single performer)
Piano (single performer)
The works duration must be between 5 and 10 minutes. The scores must be unpublished and never been performed in public, broadcast and/or awarded a prize in other competitions.
Deadline for entries: All entries must be received before 15 May 2008 (certified by the post office stamp)
Address for entries/information:
Pierrot Lunaire Ensemble Wien
Bindergasse 11/24
1090 Wien
Austria
email: office@pierrotlunaire.at
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The Esoterics announces 2008-2009 POLYPHONOS Competition
The Esoterics announces an international call for a cappella choral scores its annual competition for choral composition, POLYPHONOS.
The purpose of The Esoterics‚ POLYPHONOS is to encourage today's choral composers to broaden the scope of the a cappella choral repertory by setting sacred and poetical texts found beyond the Western classical canon in order to create a repertoire of choral concert music that reflects the universal beauty and power of unaccompanied voices joined in song.
There will be up to three POLYPHONOS awards, and each winning composer will receive a commission from The Esoterics to plan and compose a new choral work that will be premiered by the ensemble in 2009. In addition to this commission, each of the winning composers will receive $1000 US plus airfare and accommodations to attend the Seattle premiere of their commissioned work.
The winners of The Esoterics‚ POLYPHONOS will be announced on 1 July 2008
For questions, please contact:
email:polyphonos@TheEsoterics.org
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46th European Piano Competition "Arcangelo Speranza"
The 46th European Piano Competition "Arcangelo Speranza" is open to all pianists from 16 to 35 years old born in the European Union and to extra-European Union citizens that have been attending any musical institution in the European Union for the last two years.
Deadline for entries is April 30, 2008 (postmark).
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Segreteria Concorso Pianistico "Arcangelo Speranza" c/o Rag. Luigi Scaramazza
via Santa Candida, 7
70023 Gioia del Colle (BA)
Italy
Info-line (+39) 099.7303972
email:info@amicidellamusicataranto.it
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International Competition for Composers "Cittá di Udine"
Edizioni Musicali Taukay, with the support of the Comune di Udine and in collaboration with Delta Produzioni Associazione Culturale, hereby opens the Seventh International Competition for Composers "Citta' di Udine".
The competition will accept unpublished compositions by musicians of any nationality and of any age and is divided in two sections:
- instrumental compositions for chamber group
- electro-acoustic music.
Works should be posted to the competition secretary at:
Taukay Edizioni Musicali - via del Torre 57/5 - 33047 Remanzacco (Udine) ITALY
email: competition@taukay.it
The closing date is 30 April 2008.
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INTERNATIONAL WIND ENSEMBLE/CONCERT BAND COMPOSITION CONTEST "HARELBEKE, CITY OF MUSIC 2007 / 2008”
The Town of Harelbeke is to stage an International Composition Contest. This contest will highlight "the latest trends in music for wind and percussion instruments”
Composers from any country may enter the contest.
There is no age limit. Two compositions (at most) can be submitted.
The composition should last min. 15 minutes and max. 25 minutes (to be stated on the score).
Only not performed compositions are admitted.
Entries to be received no later than 15/04/2008 (the postmark shall prevail)
Contacts:
CC het SPOOR, Eilandstraat 6, 8530 Harelbeke
Tel: +32 (0)56/73.34.20 - Fax: +32 (0)56/73.34.29
e-mail: cchetspoor@harelbeke.be
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3th Edition of the International Composition Competition of the Póvoa de Varzim Festival - 2008
Open to all portuguese and international composers living for more than 4 years in Portuguese speaking countries. This year's jury will be composed by Professors António Pinho Vargas (President), Carlos Caíres, João Madureira and António Saiote. The results of the pre-selected works will be announced on the 28th of April 2008.
Deadline for submissions is 24 of March, 2008.
Complete rules of the competition here.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Rua D. Maria I, 56, 4490-538 Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
tel: 252 614 145 or 252 611 955 | fax: 252 612 548
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Auditions For The European Saxophone Ensemble
Saxophonists are invited to take part in auditions for the European Saxophone Ensemble.
The ESE is a new multinational ensemble, which is honoured to have the title of "Cultural Ambassador of the European Union".
In the second half of 2008 the ESE will record a CD and undertake a concert tour taking in at least seven European countries.
The artistic aim of the ESE is to integrate different styles of music, classical, improvised and traditional.
We are looking for excellent and open-minded musicians.
If interested please contact:
e-mail info@esax.eu
tel: +32 497 02 02 04
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2008 ALEA III International Composition Prize
Composers of any nationality born after January 1, 1968 may participate. Only one composition per composer is permitted.
All works submitted must be unpublished and must not have been publicly performed or broadcast in whole or in part or in any other version before the announcement of the ALEA III prize in late September or early October 2008. Works that have won another award are ineligible.
All entries must arrive after October 15, 2007 but no later than March 15, 2008 (regardless of when they are postmarked).
To request a hard copy of the application form, please e-mail to: kalogeras@earthlink.net
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Carlo Rustichelli award - Competition for Writers, directors, and musicians
Writers, directors, and cinematographic musicians can participate in the first edition of the Award that involves the creation of an original short film of five minutes with the direct involvement of the winning artists from the different sections, produced by the Award sponsors. On the final evening a highly prestigious panel of judges will award the winners: the judges include Mario Monicelli, Ennio Morricone, Pippo Baudo, Riccardo Giagni, Simone Annicchiarico, Luca Bandirali, Susanna Buffa and Carlo Guaitoli.
Writers must submit an unpublished cinematographic subject for the five minute film. The directors will be assessed by sending a DVD recording of a short film already realized by them (of not more than 10 minutes in length). Next, the writer and director selected by the panels will realize the short film in the Carpi area from 15 to 22 March 2008 at the expense of the producers. The composers that have entered for the Award will receive the short film produced on a DVD, for which they must compose a soundtrack.
Musicians entering for the CARLO RUSTICHELLI AWARD must compose an original unpublished soundtrack for the short film of five minutes realized in Carpi from 15 to 22 March 2008.
The short films returned complete with soundtrack and notes will be assessed to create a classification, with the top three admitted to the final evening, scheduled for 4 June 2008. After the screening of each one, the Award Panel Of Judges will choose the best suited soundtrack and will award the CARLO RUSTICHELLI AWARD to the best writer, director, and composer.
Deadline for entries is 10 February 2008.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
Telephone: +39 059 654977
Fax: +39 059 4905902
email:info@premiocarlorustichelli.it
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International Gaudeamus Music Week 2008
- composers' competition for the young generation
Composers who are born after September 9, 1977 may enter works.
Compositions can be entered into the following categories with a maximum of 2
works per category and 4 works in total:
- Chamber music;
- Electronic music;
- Improvisation.
The deadline for sending in works is 31st January 2008.
Please send your entryform to:
Gaudeamus
International Gaudeamus Music Week 2007
Piet Heinkade 5
1019 BR Amsterdam
The Netherland
email: info@gaudeamus.nl
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International String Quartet Competition “Premio Paolo Borciani”
The competition is open to string quartets of all nationalities. The total age of the
ensemble shall not exceed 128 years on June 15, 2008.
The competition will take place from June 15 to 22, 2008 at Teatro Municipale Valli,
Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Deadline for submissions is 31 of January, 2008. (postmark).
Please send your submission to:
International String Quartet Competition “Premio Paolo Borciani”
Teatro Municipale Valli
Piazza Martiri del 7 luglio
42100 REGGIO EMILIA (Italy)
Tel. (39) 0522/458811-458908
Fax (39) 0522/458822
email: premioborciani@iteatri.re.it
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4th Edition of the Musica e Arte Composition Contest - In memory of Luciano Berio
The 4th edition of the Contest is dedicated to unpublished scores, never performed and never awarded
any prize for
VIOLIN AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
for the maximum timing of ten (10) minutes.
There is not any age or nationality limitation.
Each Composer can submit one score only to the Contest.
The application fee to the Contest is of 50.00 Euro (fifty/00).
The Contest’s winner will receive 1,000 Euro (one thousand) and a copy of the “Sibelius” Software.
The complete documentation, in Italian or English, must be sent within midnight of the 31st of
January 2008 to the following address:
Associazione Culturale Musica e Arte
Via Cosimo Giustini n. 9 – 00151 Rome (Italy)
For any further information please contact Musica e Arte Cultural Association at:
Tel./Fax: +39 06 58233602
email: concorso@musicaearte.it
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15th Bucharest International FLUTE & CLARINET Competition
The 15th Bucharest International Music Competition, 7 - 13 May 2008 will include the following disciplines: FLUTE, CLARINET.
Applicants must be born in or between the years:
Age category C – born between 1.01.1990 – 31.12.1993
Age category D – born between 1.01.1978 – 31.12.1989
Younger competitors may apply for a superior age category.
Deadline for Application is March 1st, 2008 - date of postmark or courier service stamp.
For more information regarding the competition please contact:
jmEvents.ro / Jeunesses Musicales Romania
C.P. 13 - 63 Bucharest 13, Romania
Phone: + 40 722 383 542; Fax: + 40 21 323 66 00
e-mail: office@jmEvents.ro / jmrluigi@dial.kappa.ro
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Franco Donatoni International composing competition
The competition is open to composers from all countries born after 31 December 1975.
It will be held in Monza and in Milan, Italy, from 1 to 7 June 2009
Application for participation must be sent by post,fax or e-mail to one of
the following addresses:
Divertimento Ensemble
Via Poggi 7, 20131 Milano - Italy
Tel. 0039 334 1732 400
e-mail:info@divertimentoensemble.it
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Tarragona International Award For Musical Composition 2007
Symphonic works with or without soloists (up to a maximum of 3 are allowed) and with or without electro-acoustic devices are eligible. It is recommended that works be no longer than 20 minutes. Winners of previous editions of the "Ciutat de Tarragona" International Award for Musical Composition may not compete again.
Submitted works must be unpublished, must never have been performed in public or have received any award. Submissions are limited to one work per composer
Competition is open to composers of all nationalities and ages.
Scores should be submitted till 15th of November 2007 (postmark)
Department of Culture of the City of Tarragona
Rambla Nova núm. 59
Tarragona
Spain
Tel.: +34 977 296 100
Fax: +34 977 296 254
email: cultura@tgna.altanet.org
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Lutoslawski Award 2007
The Witold Lutoslawski Society sets up following edition of International Composer’s Competition- Lutoslawski Award. The jury members this year are: Zygmunt Krauze (Poland)-chairman, Helmut Lachenmann (Germany), Yuki Morimoto (Japan/Austria), Edward Pallasz (Poland), and Bernard Rands (USA).
Competition is open to composers of all nationalities and ages.
Scores should be submitted till 15th of November 2007 (postmark)
email: society@lutoslawski.org.pl
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Nuova Consonanza announces the X edition of the International Composition Competition Franco Evangelisti
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The 2007 Competition is open to composers of any nationality and is dedicated to the song.
The scores should be for Female Voice and Ensemble. Composers can enter several works of a maximum duration of 12 minutes each.
Deadline for entries: September, 17 2007 (postmark)
The scores and related audio and electronic material should be sent in seven anonymous copies to:
Nuova Consonanza
via Pietro Borsieri 20, 00195 Roma
tel / fax 06.3700323
email:info@nuovaconsonanza.it
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Fourth Composition Competition of the Christoph Delz Foundation in collaboration with the Lucerne Festival and ensemble recherche
This edition of the competition is dedicated to ensemble works (4 to 7 instruments).
Composers of any nationality born after January 1, 1967, are eligible to
participate.
Detailed project proposals for an ensemble composition are to be submitted by September 15, 2007 (postmarked).
In addition, two scores, of which at least one should be for orchestra or larger ensemble, and which may already have been performed, must be included.
From the submissions, the jury will choose and commission the realization of three proposals. Of the completed works, one will be awarded the «Prize of the CHRISTOPH DELZ FOUNDATION» and subsequently premiered by ensemble recherche under the auspices of the Lucerne Festival in August or September 2009. Ideally, the prize of 50,000 Swiss francs is to be awarded undivided.
Send materials to:
STIFTUNG CHRISTOPH DELZ
General Guisan-Strasse 51
CH-4054 Basel
Switzerland
email:delz@smile.ch
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Coups de Vents international composition competition for symphonic band
The biennial International Composition Competition for Symphonic Band, “Coups
de Vents”, is organised by Domaine Musiques, with the support of the Conseil
Général du Nord and the Conseil Général du Pas-de-Calais.
This competition aims to enhance the repertoire of original music for wind
orchestra. All styles and musical forms are accepted.
The competition is open to participants of all ages and from all countries.
Deadline for registration: July 31, 2007.
Dealine for deposit of the works: September 3, 2007
Prizes: €10,000 for the 1st prize, € 5,000 for the 2nd prize and € 2,500 for the 3rd prize.
Send materials to (and informations):
Coups de Vents / Domaine Musiques
2 rue des Buisses
59000 Lille - FRANCE
tel : +33 (0)3 20 63 65 98 / fax : +33 (0)3 20 63 65 90
email:coupsdevents@domaine-musiques.com
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Luxembourg Society for Contemporary Music 6th International Composition Prize for the year 2007
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The Luxembourg Society for Contemporary Music announces its 6th International Composition Prize for the year 2007. Composers from all over the world are invited to present new works for the ensemble Luxembourg Sinfonietta.
Composers of any age or nationality may submit works.
Deadline for entries: 15 June 2007 (postmark)
email: info@luxembourg-sinfonietta.lu
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5th International Forum for Young Composers
Wishing to go on exploring new and varied musical styles and aesthetics, the Ensemble Aleph organizes the Fifth International Forum for Young Composers.
The Forum aims to promote artistic exchanges between composers and performers.
Composition Guidelines:
Submitted works should be of maximum 7’ duration, and should be scored for 5 to 7 musicians.
The composers selected will be invited to 2 residencies: one in July, 2008 and another in Paris in November, 2008. The pieces will be played in at lease 5 european countries.
Entries must be postmarked by December, 31st, 2007.
Ask any information and send the scores to:
ENSEMBLE ALEPH
21, rue Fructidor
F - 71100 Chalon-sur-Saône
contact : Hélène Jarry ensemble.aleph@wanadoo.fr
+33 (0)3 85 48 94 41 (phone) | +33 (0)3 85 93 58 20 (fax)
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Romualdo Marenco's 5th International Competition for Band Composition's
Competition categories:
A) COMPOSITION FOR BAND
B) COMPOSITION FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT: CLARINET SOPRANO IN B-flat
The Town of Novi Ligure is holding the Romualdo Marenco's 5th International Competition for Band Composition, in honour of the great Musician from Novi, in order to promote the composition of Band Music and to increase the contemporary repertoire.
In order to celebrate Romualdo Marenco's centenary of his death, the organization created a "Special Competition" reserved to the composition of a work for a SOLO INSTRUMENT CLARINET SOPRANO IN SIB.
Entries must be postmarked by July, 31st, 2007.
Artistic Director: Maurizio Billi
Competition secretary: Patrizia Orsini
Ask any information and send the scores to:
Via Marconi 66
15067 Novi Ligure (AL)
Italy
email: biblioteca.direzione@comune.noviligure.al.it
+39 0143 76246 (phone) | +39 0143 72592 (fax)
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7th Aliénor International Harpsichord Composition Competition
Two categories:
1) Solo harpsichord
2) Duo with harpsichord (harpsichord
with one other acoustic instrument, modern or period).
Scores due November 1, 2007.
No entrance fee or age restriction.
Up to $8,000 in awards for winning compositions.
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V ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC MINIATURES INTERNATIONAL CONTEST
The closing date for presentation is the 15th July 2007 (11:59 PM GMT, 15.07.07 for email sendings; 15.07.07 postmark for Post sendings)
The Ministry of Culture of the Junta de Andaluc’a convokes the V Electro-acoustic Miniatures International Contest.
There are no restrictions according to age or nationality.
The aim of the contest is the creation of sound miniatures using the language of Electro-acoustic music. The minimum duration is of two minutes, and the maximum five minutes. Pieces which do not meet these requirements, will not be considered.
Only one piece may be presented. Only one of the following two formats will be accepted
a) Audio CD (not Wav) at 44.1 KHz and 16 bits.
b) Mp3 (should be sent to: miniatur@confluencias.org)
Pieces on CD should be sent by registered delivery to:
Delegación Provincial de Cultura á Junta de Andalucía
V Concurso Miniaturas Electroacústicas
Avda. de Alemania, 1 bis
21001 Huelva (ESPAÑA)
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8th Musica Viva Electroacoustic Composition Competition
Miso Music Portugal is organising, as part of the International Festival of Electro-acoustic Music – MÚSICA VIVA, the 8th Música Viva Electro-acoustic Composition Competition 2007.
Works submitted shall be recorded electro-acoustic pieces, composed in studio, projected by loudspeakers in concert with the intervention of no live sound sources. The competition is open to composers of any nationality, aged no more than 35 years on 31/12/2006
Works must be submitted until June 30, 2007 (postmarked).
Competition rules
For more informações,
please call:
tel: (+351) 21 4575068
fax: (+351) 21 4587256
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MASTERPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
FOR CONDUCTORS SOLOISTS SINGERS CHOIRS ORCHESTRAS
AND CHAMBER MUSIC GROUPS
No age limit. Six rounds with final concert. Distinguished International Jury. First Prize 3000 euros,
Second Prize 1000 euros.
All applications forwarded till March 15, 2007 with registered mail to the address below.
More information:
THE MASTERPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ACADEMY CORPORATION
CASELLA POSTALE 6417 CH-6901 LUGANO SWITZERLAND
Tel (+41-91) 6092277 Fax (+41-91) 6092277
Email:masteracademy@bluewin.ch
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