Coma
| Coma | |
| Summary: | Writing for Amateurs commission |
| Deadline: | 28 May 2012 |
| Date Posted: | 24 January 2012 |
| Details: |
for CoMA Ensembles Deadline for finished pieces: 28th May 2012 Composers are invited to write flexibly scored works on the theme The Natural World for a CoMA ensemble in their region. CoMA (Contemporary Music for All) is a national organisation dedicated to promoting participation in contemporary music. CoMA runs a UK-wide network of amateur contemporary music groups and regularly commissions leading composers to write music which is technically suited to amateur ensembles, without any compromise in artistic integrity. CoMA ensembles in Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds, London and Sussex will rehearse pieces submitted for that ensemble in day-long workshops in the region. Each ensemble will be able to workshop a maximum of 6 pieces. Works will be selected by a panel including established composers and representatives of the relevant ensemble. Workshops will be recorded and conclude with a play-through of all selected works. All works submitted will also be considered for inclusion in the CoMA Library. To take part you must: • Register interest with the CoMA office (library@coma.org) with your name address telephone number where you heard about this • Nominate the ensemble you would like to write for • Submit finished scores by Monday 28th May 2012 with a fee of £10 payable to CoMA to cover administration costs • Send scores as pdf files to library@coma.org, or by post to CoMA Call for Pieces, Rich Mix, 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA It is important that you look at the guidelines for writing flexibly scored pieces on the CoMA website (www.coma.org). We also encourage you to contact your chosen ensemble to arrange to sit in on a rehearsal or attend a concert. You are very welcome to arrange a visit to the CoMA Library to look at scores, or you can see samples of scores on the website. The theme The Natural World will give you an opportunity to explore some aspect of the natural environment and our relationship with it in any way you see fit. Workshops will take place on a Saturday or Sunday between July and December 2012, to be decided by each ensemble involved. Composers who take up the offer of the workshop will then be asked to send all parts to the ensemble with a fee of £30 which will cover the cost of the conductor and the venue. For any further information please contact Liz Herbert at library@coma.org SHORT ADVERTISEMENT Call for pieces for CoMA Ensembles Composers are invited to write a flexibly scored piece based on the theme The Natural World for a mixed ensemble of amateur players. Selected pieces will be workshopped between July – December 2012 by CoMA ensembles in Brighton, Leeds, London, Nottingham or Bristol. Deadline for submissions 28th May 2012 For more information contact Liz Herbert library@coma.org |
| Web Site: | www.coma.org |
