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SYMPHONY IN C YOUNG COMPOSERS' COMPETITION 2014-2015

 SYMPHONY IN C YOUNG COMPOSERS' COMPETITION 2014-2015
Summary:Orchestral Competition for Young Composers
Deadline: 01 November 2014
Date Posted: 19 February 2014
Details: PRIZE INCLUDES:

• Performance of the winning work by Symphony in C, conducted by Maestro Rossen Milanov, on January 10, 2015.
• Professional archival recording of the performance.
• Round-trip domestic airfare to attend rehearsals and concert.
• Winning work to be considered by Theodore Presser Company for inclusion in its rental library.
• Concert later broadcast/webcast on WRTI-FM and wrti.com.

RULES AND ELIGIBILITY:

• Only composers born after January 10, 1985 may apply.
• Works with a performance history are eligible.
• Instrumentation may not exceed 3-3-3-3 woodwinds (incl. standard doublings), 4-3-3-1 brass, Timpani, 3 Percussion, Harp, and Strings. Please note this maximum instrumentation is different from previous years, and does not include Keyboard. Works with soloists are not eligible. An FAQ about instrumentation details is online at www.danieldorff.com/youngcomp-faq.htm
• Only US citizens, permanent residents, and current foreign students at American schools may apply.
• Duration should be between 8 and 15 minutes.
• The winning composer must provide 2 full scores and a full set of parts, with a sufficient string count.
• The winning composer may be asked to participate in educational outreach programs during the week of rehearsals.
• Scores must be of a legibility suitable for efficient rehearsal and performance. Parts must be carefully proofread, and of a legibility suitable for efficient rehearsal and performance, with good page turns, and ample rehearsal numbers and cues. We recommend that all entrants consult our guidelines for preparing score and parts. You can click here to download a copy in pdf format.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Send all materials to Symphony in C Young Composers' Competition, 576 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW ADDRESS. Packages must be postmarked by November 1, 2014.
• Submit 2 copies of the full score and 1 copy of a sample instrumental part. Only one work may be submitted by each composer. Scores must be submitted as hard copy, not as digital files.
• A stamped, addressed return envelope with sufficient size and postage must be enclosed for return of all materials. Submissions sent without a return envelope will not be returned.
• Two copies of a recorded performance or reading session, or a piano or midi demo tape are preferred, but are not required. Recordings must be sent as an Audio CD.
***Each application must include a completed entry form - click here to download the entry form***
• Supplementary bio materials (2 copies) may be enclosed but are not required.
• Previous winners are not eligible.
• Any questions about the application process should be directed to Daniel Dorff, Composer-in-Residence, at 610-306-9480, or competition@danieldorff.com - Please do not direct general inquiries to the orchestra's office. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions page.

Web Site:http://www.danieldorff.com/youngcomposers.htm