Astoria Choir Call for Scores
| Astoria Choir Call for Scores | |
| Summary: | Call for Choral Scores |
| Deadline: | 15 October 2016 |
| Date Posted: | 21 September 2016 |
| Details: |
Deadline: October 15, 2016 The Astoria Choir invites submissions for its second annual call for works to be programmed on its Readings & Carols Concert on Saturday, December 10, 2016 alongside other holiday and seasonally inspired works. DETAILS - Composers must live in or be matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate program in the NYC area (5 boroughs plus Nassau, Westchester, Hudson, Bergen, and Essex Counties) - Only one submission per composer; please select your best work - The work should be for mixed choir and can be a cappella or use any combination of 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, organ, and piano - Electro-acoustic works will not be considered - Works must be inspired by the holiday or winter season, including sacred and secular themes - Works should not exceed eight (8) minutes - Single movements from larger works, not to exceed eight (8) minutes, are acceptable - Up to three works will be chosen for the concert - Each selected composer will be invited to attend a rehearsal and meet with the choir - Composer(s) are encouraged to attend the concert SUBMISSION PROCESS 1. Please submit your documents via email to callforscores@astoriachoir.org and include the following: - An anonymous copy of the full score as a PDF, free from any identifying markings including name, commissioning party, or dedication - Information Sheet with the following details, as a separate PDF: - Composer’s name, phone number, mailing address, and email address - Title and duration of work - Statement that the text is in public domain or written permission for use of text - An anonymous recording of the work as an .mp3 file. MIDI realizations are acceptable 2. Please pay a $10.00 submission fee via PayPal below (a PayPal account is not needed to submit payment). SELECTION - $250 will be awarded for each selected composer, as well as a performance of the work on the concert program - A digital copy of the concert recording will also be provided - Winner(s) will be notified via e-mail by November 10, 2016, and announced on our social media platforms. |
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