The Astoria Choir
| The Astoria Choir | |
| Summary: | Choral Competition |
| Deadline: | 15 January 2019 |
| Date Posted: | 20 December 2018 |
| Details: |
CALL FOR CHORAL SCORES SPRING 2019 Deadline: January 15, 2019 The Astoria Choir invites submissions for its fifth annual call for works to be programmed on either its Canten a Coro concert on Saturday, March 9 or Concert for Equality on Saturday, June 8. Canten a Coro will feature music in the Spanish language or by composers of Spanish-speaking countries. Concert for Equality will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and will feature Kawarsky’s Prayers for Bobby. Details: - Composers must live or be matriculated at a college in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut - Electro-acoustic works will not be considered - Works previously selected in TAC’s score calls are ineligible; however, those composers may submit different works - Works should not exceed eight (8) minutes; single movements from larger works will be accepted - Composers may submit multiple works with each work sent as a separate submission with separate submission fee - Works for Canten a Coro should either use Spanish text or engage the culture of Spanish-speaking countries, be written for mixed choir, and can be a cappella or with piano. - Works for Concert for Equality should address themes of inclusiveness and diversity, be written for mixed choir, and can be a cappella or use any combination of the following instruments: 1 oboe, 1 harp, 2 violas, 1 cello, 1 bass, 1 piano - Up to three works may be chosen to be performed - Each selected composer will be invited to attend a rehearsal and meet with the choir - A choral score and any instrumental parts for Concert for Equality are due by March 1, 2019 - Composer(s) are highly encouraged to attend the concert. No additional funding is available for travel costs. Submission Process: - Please submit using our website: astoriachoir.org/call-for-scores - An anonymous copy of the full score as a PDF, free from any identifying markings including name, commissioning party, or dedication - Information Sheet with the following details, as a separate PDF: - Composer’s name, phone number, mailing address, and email address - Title and duration of work - Statement that the text is in public domain or written permission for use of text - Transaction number from PayPal submission fee (found in the upper-right corner of the confirmation email) - An anonymous recording of the work as an .mp3 file or link to streaming audio in Google Drive. - MIDI realizations are acceptable - Submission Fee: $10, payable through PayPal - You may follow the links below to pay the fee and submit your score. - You needn't set up a PayPal account if you don't have one. Simply click on the "Pay with Debit or Credit Card" button instead of sighing in. Award: - $250 for each selected composer and a performance of the work - Digital recording of the performance for promotional purposes - Selected composer(s) will be notified via e-mail by January 28, 2019 and announced on our social media platforms and website Deadline: January 15, 2019 Questions: callforscores@astoriachoir.org |
| Web Site: | www.astoriachoir.org/call-for-scores |
