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YORKSHIRE LATE STARTERS STRINGS New Music Commission 2015-16

 YORKSHIRE LATE STARTERS STRINGS New Music Commission 2015-16
Summary:String Orchestra Commission
Deadline: 31 July 2015
Date Posted: 29 April 2015
Details: Requirements:

· Compositions should be appropriate for YLSS (see below).
· Compositions must not have been previously performed or published.
· Compositions should be free of any copyright restrictions that may prevent public performance and copy of parts for use.
· Compositions should last between 10 and 15 minutes.
· Entrants should provide 4 copies of their score for selection and be prepared to provide at least one full set of parts on request.
· Entrants should provide a brief programme note (100-200 words) and a short biography.
· There is no age limit.
· There is no geographical limit. Entrants are reminded that shortlisted composers must be able to attend the Workshop in Leeds and be able to work with YLSS to rehearse their piece if selected as winner.
· The score and parts must be easily legible, computer typeset is preferred.
· The winning composition will be premièred by YLSS at a performance of their choosing.
· The four composers shortlisted for the Workshop will be paid actual travel expenses incurred of up to £50 each.
· The prize for the composition which YLSS chooses to commission will be £500. In addition YLSS will pay towards expenses incurred (travel to rehearsals, copying, etc) up to a max of £200.
· The commissioned composer will be expected to attend two rehearsals to work with YLSS.
· Entries should include:
Application Form
4 anonymous copies of the Score and Programme Note
Biography
· Compositions will be returned if a suitable pre-paid addressed envelope is provided.
· If possible please send a sound file (eg MP3) or CD of your entry - this would be helpful but is not compulsory.

Pieces should arrive at the address below by 31 July 2015. Entries received after that date will not be considered. All entries will be acknowledged. We look forward to receiving your entry.
Web Site:www.ylss.org/features/