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2017 Call for Scores

 2017 Call for Scores
Summary:Competition with 4 categories
Deadline: 25 March 2017
Date Posted: 14 February 2017
Details: The New Music on the Bayou Festival would like to announce its 2017 Call for Scores. Submissions will be accepted from January 25 to March 25. Notification of acceptance into the festival will be announced on April 13.

Instrumentation

Submissions may be made in any of the following categories:

Percussion Ensemble (up to 5)
Horn, Piano, and Soprano
Solo or mixed ensemble
Digital Media (two-channel only, with or without video)
Performers will be provided. The available instruments are as follows: flute (2), all clarinets/saxophones (3), oboe, trumpet (2), horn, trombone (2), tuba, guitar, piano, soprano (2), percussion (5), cello.

Additional Guidelines

Composers must be present at the concert to have their piece performed.
Pieces of any length are eligible, but preference will be given to pieces under 15 minutes.
We encourage electronic media combined with live performance.
Works composed within the last year are encouraged.
Composers must be able to provide computer-generated parts for the performers via PDF files.
Two works will be selected to be choreographed by professional choreographers. If you wish your submission to be considered, indicate this in the appropriate box on the application.

Black Bayou Composition Award

The Black Bayou Composition Award will be presented for the piece “that best reflects the connection between music and nature.” This award is sponsored in part by Friends of Black Bayou, and will be adjudicated by composers and performers outside of the festival staff. The winner will receive $500, and two runners-up will receive $100 each.

Travel and Lodging

The primary goal of the festival is to bring new music from composers around the world to members of our communities and to engage in the dialogue about the future of new music. No financial assistance for travel is available but recommendations for discounted hotels will be posted as the festival nears.

Media

Professional audio recordings will be provided at no charge to composers after the festival. Professional video recordings will be available at a nominal price. New Music on the Bayou reserves the right to use recordings and images from the festival on our website and promotional materials. Click here to view our map of venues.

Web Site:newmusiconthebayou.com/2017-festival/2017-call-for-scores/