XIVth International Composers Competition Jihlava 2018
XIVth International Composers Competition Jihlava 2018 | |
Summary: | Choral/orchestral competition |
Deadline: | 30 September 2017 |
Date Posted: | 09 August 2017 |
Details: |
CompetitionAims: The organizers set themselves the task of initiating and supporting creation of new works which would be distinctive in composition and accessible for interpretation and which would be of benefit for the repertoire of non‑professional choirs. CompetitionRules: Art. 1 Composers without age and/or nationality limitation may enter into the competition with their compositions for mixed, women or all-girls and male choirs with orchestra accompaniment (instrumentation: strings (8 violins I, 6 violins II, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 contrabasses and some or all of these instruments: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani), written on text of their choice preferably in Czech, Slovak or Latin language, alternatively in other language. Texts submitted in languages, which use other than Roman alphabet should be underlaid with phonetic transcription in the Roman alphabet (including the names of the authors both lyrics and music) and accompanied with arough translation into Czech or English. Art. 2 The required duration of the composition or cycle is in the range of 15 to 25 minutes. Art. 3 Each composer should enter into the competition with only one composition that has never been awarded in any competition nor commercially published. Art. 4 Each composition should be sent in 4copies (easy legible manuscript, copies thereof or computer printouts) to the address: Spolecnost pro FSU, o. s., Lesni 5, 586 03 Jihlava, Czech Republic. Note: Demo recordings are appreciated. Art. 5 The composition should be sent to the organizer of the Competition till 30 September 2017 (postage stampdate). Art. 6 The competition is anonymous. Each composition should be marked by code-name/password only. Sheet of paper with the data about the composer (name and address, both mail and e-mail and possible other contact data) should be enclosed in asealed envelope marked by the same code-name/password. Art. 7 The manuscripts, copies and printouts shall remain in the possession of the competition organizers. By entering into the competition the author confirms his/her permission with the reproduction of his/her composition for the purpose of the potential presentation and with possible non-commercial publishing for FSU Jihlava. Art. 8 Any failure to meet any of the condition mentioned in Articles 1to 7results in the composition refusal from the competition. Art. 9 The organizers announce 3main awards: 1st prize CZK 11,000 2nd prize CZK 6,000 3rd prize CZK 3,000 Prize-winning compositions will be performed at one of following years of FSU Jihlava. Art. 10 The international jury will evaluate all accepted compositions. The jury has the right not to award any of the main prizes. The jury can recommend more compositions for the presentation in the future or, according to the possibilities, to award them with smaller money amount. Art. 11 The accurate and complete terms and conditions of the competition in Czech and English are for your disposal as well on the website of FSU ( www.fsujihlava.com) or on the website of NIPOS ( www.nipos-mk.cz). In the case of any doubt or ambiguity of their interpretation the decisive version isCzech. Art. 12 The result of the competition will be officially announced within the 61st FSU Jihlava, which will be held in May 2018in Jihlava. Contact address: Spolecnost pro FSU, z. s., Lesni 5, 586 03 Jihlava, Czech Republic e-mail: fsujihlava@seznam.cz |
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