I. TXISTU BANDS COMPOSITION COMPETITION
| I. TXISTU BANDS COMPOSITION COMPETITION | |
| Summary: | Band Competition |
| Deadline: | 01 September 2017 |
| Date Posted: | 19 July 2017 |
| Details: |
COMPETITION RULES • Euskal Herriko Txistulari Elkartea calls for the 1st Txistu Bands Composition Conpetition. • The objective of the contest is to promote the creation of pieces for traditional txistu bands. • The competition is open to composers of any age and nationality. • The works must be composed for a traditional txistu band: two txistu players, one silbote player and a percussionist. The two txistu players could use a danbolin (tabor) or little percussion instruments, and the percussion player could play an atabal, four woodblocks, two tomtom, two suspended cym- bals and a chamber bass drum. • Amplification and electronics can not be used in the compositions. • The length of the works may not exceed 10 minutes. • Works presented may be commissioned, but must never have been previously performed either in public or through any digital or mechanical means. Works that have been previously awarded or published will not be admitted. • Works can be handwritten (legible and without amendments or corrections) or computer-generated. The awarded composer commits to convert the winning composition to electronic format within 30 days after announcement of the prize and submit the winning composition in electronic format to contest organizers. • The composer will hand in one anonymous copy with no visible personal signature. Works submitted should be enclosed into a sealed envelope which is clearly marked on the outside with the chosen title of the composition, whereas the following details should be included within the envelope: composer's name and surname, phone number, address and e-mail. • The works must be sent to the following postal address: Eresbil Musikaren Euskal Artxiboa C/ Alfonso XI, 2 20100 – Errenteria Gipuzkoa (Spain) *Closing date will be 1st September 2017. |
| Web Site: | www.musikagileak.com/pdf/17/COMPOSITION_CONTEST.pdf |
