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2018 MACRO Composers Competition

 2018 MACRO Composers Competition
Summary:Woodwind quintet
Deadline: 05 December 2017
Date Posted: 02 August 2017
Details: Entry Guidelines and Submission Procedures
• Submit one or more original works for standard woodwind quintet composed within the past three years. Works must be unpublished, and must not have previously won any award. There are no duration restrictions. There is no entry fee.
• Submit your materials electronically to wgooch [at] truman.edu. Each entered composition should be sent separately. Each entry must include the following:

1. A PDF file of the score, with composer name and other identifying marks removed.
2. An audio file of a performance or MIDI realization of the composition. Only MP3 or WAV files will be accepted, with a maximum size of 15 MB. Contact the Competition Chair (e-mail address above) if you have questions.
3. A completed entry form, submitted as an e-mail attachment. Only PDF and Word files will be accepted.
4. A biographical sketch, submitted as an e-mail attachment. Only PDF and Word files will be accepted.
5. A statement, indicating how the principles of macro analysis are involved in the entered composition, submitted as an e-mail attachment. Only PDF and Word files will be accepted. See the ENTRY FORM for further information.
6. Entries with a total attachment size exceeding 15 MB may be sent in more than one e-mail.
7. All materials must be received by December 5, 2017. Late and/or incomplete entries will not be accepted.

Responsibilities of Competition Winner
• The winner will be notified by January 5, 2018. The winner must be a MACRO member or must join in order to receive the award. To join MACRO, simply submit the online Membership Application and Registration Form. A valid U.S. Social Security number is required in order to receive the cash award.
• The winner agrees to speak about his/her winning composition at the 2018 MACRO Workshop, to be held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 15-16, 2018. MACRO will reimburse up to a maximum of $500 in travel expenses. Important: A valid U.S. Social Security number is required in order to be reimbursed.

For Further Information
If you have questions about the competition, please contact Dr. Warren Gooch, Competition Chair, at wgooch [at] truman.edu (e-mail).
If you have questions about MACRO or macro analysis, please consult the MACRO Web site at www.macromusic.org or contact Dr. Jamie Henke, MACRO Chair, at 21 N Park St, Room 7334, Madison, WI 53715, or (608)263-6822 (telephone), or jamie.henke [at] wisc.edu (e-mail).
Web Site:www.macromusic.org/applications/composition.html