ICEBERG New Music's 2017-18 call for scores is now open!
ICEBERG New Music's 2017-18 call for scores is now open! | |
Summary: | One competition, 2 ensembles |
Deadline: | 01 January 2018 |
Date Posted: | 29 November 2017 |
Details: |
ICEBERG New Music's 2017-18 call for scores is now open! Submissions must be received by January 1, 2018. Composers of any age or nationality are invited to submit scores for one or both of ICEBERG's partner ensembles, Mivos Quartet and Yarn|Wire. Up to four winning composers (at least one for each ensemble) will be selected to have their works performed as part of our 2017-18 season at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City. There are no restrictions on the works submitted – pieces may have been previously performed, recorded, and/or awarded. In keeping with ICEBERG's philosophy of “radical stylistic inclusiveness,” composers are encouraged to submit their music regardless of compositional style – anything from pop songs to works of new complexity are welcome, and will be considered equally. The winning work(s) for Mivos Quartet will be performed March 23, 2018. The winning work(s) for Yarn|Wire will be performed April 20, 2018. These performances will take place at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City. DURATION GUIDELINES Submitted pieces may be no longer than 12 minutes in duration. There is no minimum duration. INSTRUMENTATION GUIDELINES Composers may submit: A) One (1) score for performance by Mivos Quartet B) One (1) score for performance by Yarn|Wire Or, C) Two (2) scores, one suitable for each ensemble. INSTRUMENTATION (Mivos) 2 Violin Viola Cello Subsets of this instrumentation will be considered. Works involving electronics will be considered. INSTRUMENTATION (Yarn|Wire) 2 Piano 2 Percussion (Vibraphone, 4.3 Octave Marimba, Bass Drum, Assorted Smaller Drums/Percussion) Subsets of this instrumentation will be considered. Works which involve electronics will be considered. |
Web Site: | www.icebergnewmusic.com/call-for-scores |