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Young Composers' Competition 2018-2019

 Young Composers' Competition 2018-2019
Summary:Orchestra Competition
Deadline: 01 March 2019
Date Posted: 10 January 2019
Details: As demonstrated by Symphony in C’s core mission, the Symphony has a strong commitment to fostering the careers of young musicians and composers. Each season Symphony in C offers composers the opportunity to submit an original composition for consideration by the Symphony’s artistic staff. Following are the rules and eligibility, application procedures and the winning prize. Also see past winners of the competition and their winning compositions.

PRIZE INCLUDES:
• Performance of the winning work by Symphony in C, conducted by Maestro Stilian Kirov, on May 4, 2019.
• Professional archival recording of the performance.
• Subsequent broadcast/webcast by WRTI-FM and wrti.com
• Round-trip domestic airfare to attend rehearsals and concert.
• Winning work to be considered by Theodore Presser Company for inclusion in its rental library.


RULES AND ELIGIBILITY:
• Only composers born after May 4, 1989 may apply.
• Works with a performance history are eligible.
• Instrumentation may not exceed Shostakovich 5th Symphony 3[1.2.pic]-2-3[1.2.Ebclar]-3[1.2.cbn], 4-3-3-1, Timp., 4 Percussion, 2 Harps, piano/cel and Strings [11.9.8.6.4]. Please note the maximum orchestration is slightly different from previous years. Works with soloists are not eligible. Click here for a FAQ about instrumentation details.
Percussion instruments should not exceed the following large instruments: xylophone, glockenspiel, triangle, snare drum, cymbals, tamtam, large bass drum. Smaller instruments such as snare and smaller are allowed.
• Only US citizens, permanent residents, and current foreign students at American schools may apply.
• Duration should not exceed 15 minutes.
• The winning composer must provide 2 full scores and a full set of parts, with a sufficient string count.
• The winning composer may be asked to participate in educational outreach programs during the week of rehearsals. Composer must be present for rehearsals and concert to be eligible
• Scores must be legibile and suitable for efficient rehearsal and performance. Parts must be carefully proofread, with good page turns, and ample rehearsal numbers and cues. We recommend that all entrants consult our guidelines for preparing score and parts. Click here to view.
• Previous winners are not eligible.


HOW TO APPLY:
• ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY BY
MARCH 1, 2019
• Email submissions to: YCC@symphonyinc.org
• Submit the following Items:
• Full Score
• Sample Instrumental Part
• Audio Recording (live performance, piano or midi demo) as an MP3 or link from a Dropbox/Google Drive, etc.
• Composer biograpy
• Entry Form / Application
• Any questions about the application process should be directed to Joe Hart, VP of Artistic Operations, at 856-240-1503, or jhart@symphonyinc.org

Web Site:www.symphonyinc.org/orchestra/ycc