2017 Chou’s Annual Composition Commission Award
| 2017 Chou’s Annual Composition Commission Award | |
| Summary: | Chamber Call |
| Deadline: | 26 October 2016 |
| Date Posted: | 21 September 2016 |
| Details: |
Soochow University (Suzhou, China) invites professional composers (students currently enrolled in a composition course of study at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level are ineligible) of any nationality to submit 1-2 work samples to be considered for the Chou’s Annual Composition Commission Award. The winner will receive a monetary prize of 15,000RMB (before tax), international airfare to attend the work’s rehearsals and premier at Soochow University, and lodging in Suzhou while in residence in the fall of 2017. The commissioned work will be a chamber piece between 7-10 minutes for 3-8 players drawing from the following instruments: (1) flute (picc., alto, bass) (1) oboe (English horn) (1) clarinet in Bb (bass clarinet) (1) bassoon (1) saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone) (1) horn (1) tenor trombone (1) percussion (orchestral and mallet) (1) piano (1) violin (1) viola (1) cello (1) double bass The work may also include traditional Chinese instruments (depending on availability of performers) and/or electronics (fixed or live - up to 2 microphones provided). Multimedia is not possible at this time. Soochow University School of Music Faculty Artists will premiere the work. The premier performance will be recorded. The winner will also be invited to give a guest lecture on their music while in residence. Those who wish to be considered for this commission award should send the following to soochow.chouacca@gmail.com by 11:59p China Standard Time on October 10, 2016: 1. Up to two scores in PDF format demonstrating the individual’s aesthetic in chamber music composition for at least three performers. Submitted works do not need to conform to the listed instrumentation given above for the commission (please use LASTNAME_TITLE.pdf format) 2. Accompanying recordings in mp3 format (files should be no larger than 20MB - please use LASTNAME_TITLE.mp3 format) 3. Curriculum Vitae including list of works and contact information If all materials exceed 20MB, please share a single LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.zip file to soochow.chouacca@gmail.com via Dropbox. All other file sharing services will not be accepted due to their incompatibility with Chinese online resources. Hard copies of recordings or scores will not be accepted. The winning composer will be notified via email before October 26, 2016. |
| Web Site: | music.suda.edu.cn/EN/NewsView.aspx?id=966&ClassID=5 |
