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Single Minded: Compose a Work for Solo Piano

 Single Minded: Compose a Work for Solo Piano
Summary:Compose for Solo Piano
Deadline: 31 January 2016
Date Posted: 27 May 2015
Details: For the sixth year running, the Álvarez Chamber Orchestra (ÁCO) is inviting
composers of any age and nationality to submit works for a composition competition.

There is a first prize of £1000,
the Mullord Award of £500,
a consultation with the Artistic Director
and the possibility of performance in a future ACO concert.

Regulations

-The piano may not be prepared
-There is no specification as to the length or nature of the work for piano.
-There is no restriction on the number of works submitted by each composer but each piece will incur the same entry fee of £26.
-The work may be a new piece or may have been written at any time in the composer’s career.
-Each piece should have a pseudonym printed on the cover, and the identity of the composer, including address, email, phone number, biography, photograph and programme notes in a separate sealed envelope also marked with the same pseudonym.
-The scores may be submitted electronically as pdf files with the composer's pseudonym as heading to the following address: alvarezchamberorchestra@hotmail.co.uk
-Hard copies of scores should be sent to 5 Rensburg Road London E17 7HL
The accompanying details should be sent in another email with the same heading to the same address.
-The deadline for score submission will be January 31st. Posted scores arriving later than that date will be disqualified unless postmarked with the closing date of the submission period.
-The entry fee is £26 per work which includes postage costs for return of scores.
-Payments may be made via Paypal by clicking here or using the alvarezchamberorchestra@yahoo.com address.
-If prefered, cheques may be made payable to The Álvarez Chamber Orchestra.
Web Site:alvarezchamberorchestra.com/2015-competition