Deadline: September 15, 2010
Program
In partnership with MakeMusic, Inc., the American Composers Forum has announced a composition contest for composers across the United States.
AWARDS:
- Each of the three finalists will receive an award of $1,000 plus an additional $500 to help defray expenses associated with attending the workshop and studio performance.
- The composer of the winning piece will receive an additional $2,000 and the piece will be premiered by eighth blackbird.
Eligibility
Entries are welcome from composers of all ages. Applicants must be living in the U.S.
Who may Apply
- Entries are invited from composers of all ages.
- Applicants must be living in the United States at the time of the eighth blackbird workshop and studio performance.
- Employees and board members of the American Composers Forum may not enter the competition; likewise, employees of MakeMusic, Inc. and members of eighth blackbird and their board of directors are not eligible to enter.
- You do not have to be a member of the American Composers Forum to enter this contest. If chosen as a finalist, a one-year's membership is expected.
To Apply
visit the ACF website for complete program information
http://www.composersforum.org/programs_detail.cfm?oid=12474
COMPETITION DETAILS and SCHEDULE:
- Entries must be postmarked on or before September 15, 2010.
- The names of the three finalists will be announced by December 31, 2010.
- Each of the finalists will write a piece 8 to 10 minutes in length, scored for the instrumentation unique to the six members of eighth blackbird: flute(s), clarinet(s), violin/viola, cello, percussion, and piano.
- The piece must be acoustic-only and must utilize the full ensemble (i.e., no trios, quartets, etc.).
- It will be due on or before June 15, 2011.
- Scores and parts created in Finale® music notation software are encouraged, but pieces using other software programs are acceptable.
- The eighth blackbird workshop and public studio performance (which will be recorded for archival purposes) will take place in Chicago, Illinois, in late August/early September 2011, during which the winning selection will be made. NOTE: Participation in the workshop/ performance is mandatory for the three finalists.
Deadline
must be postmarked by September 15, 2010.
Web
visit the ACF website for complete program information
http://www.composersforum.org/programs_detail.cfm?oid=12474