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 Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Summary:Wind Ensemble Competition
Deadline: 30 March 2019
Date Posted: 20 February 2019
Details: The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble(PSWE) is excited to announce the inaugural PSWE Composer Initiative. This is a unique opportunity for up to 3 students to experience the art of composing for wind ensembles with the ultimate prize of having their work performed by PSWE in June 2019 and adopted into PSWE Repertoire. The selected composers will have works included in the final cycle for the PSWE season including a performance and live-recording.

Composer Initiative

Eligibility and Requirements:

The Composition Competition is open to composers under the age of 35. Applications are open to Composers of any nationality, however PSWE is unable to compensate for travel. The selection committee will be looking for a creative personal voice, knowledge of instrumentation, and stylistic originality.

Chosen from the following list, works must be scored for at least ten performers to a maximum instrumentation of:

Woodwinds:

5 Flutes(1 Piccolo, 1 F Alto Flute)

2 Oboes

6 Bb Clarinets(1 Eb Clarinet)

1 Eb Alto Clarinet

1 Bb Bass Clarinet

2 Bassoons(1 Contrabassoon)

2 Eb Alto Saxophones(1 Bb Soprano Saxophone)

1 Bb Tenor Saxophones

1 Eb Baritone Saxophone

Brass:

4 F Horns

3 Bb Trumpets(1 Bb FlugelHorn)

1 Euphonium

2 Tenor Trombones

1 Bass Trombone

1 Tuba

1 String Bass

Percussion:

4 Players - No more than 3 mallet parts (Timpani, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Tenor Drums, Conga, Bongos, Anvil, Cymbals, Drum Kit, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes, Marimba, additional percussion may be accepted on depending on availability and logistics)

Preference will be given to works 6 minutes and under. Works with soloist, instruments in addition to those listed above, electronics, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Movements of larger works will be accepted. Submitted scores must not have received previous performance and/or commission by professional and/or institutional ensemble and/or society.

Eligibility and Requirements:

The Composition Competition is open to composers under the age of 35. Applications are open to Composers of any nationality, however PSWE is unable to compensate for travel. The selection committee will be looking for a creative personal voice, knowledge of instrumentation, and stylistic originality.

Chosen from the following list, works must be scored for at least ten performers to a maximum instrumentation of:

Woodwinds:

5 Flutes(1 Piccolo, 1 F Alto Flute)

2 Oboes

6 Bb Clarinets(1 Eb Clarinet)

1 Eb Alto Clarinet

1 Bb Bass Clarinet

2 Bassoons(1 Contrabassoon)

2 Eb Alto Saxophones(1 Bb Soprano Saxophone)

1 Bb Tenor Saxophones

1 Eb Baritone Saxophone

Brass:

4 F Horns

3 Bb Trumpets(1 Bb FlugelHorn)

1 Euphonium

2 Tenor Trombones

1 Bass Trombone

1 Tuba

1 String Bass

Percussion:

4 Players - No more than 3 mallet parts (Timpani, Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Tenor Drums, Conga, Bongos, Anvil, Cymbals, Drum Kit, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes, Marimba, additional percussion may be accepted on depending on availability and logistics)

Preference will be given to works 6 minutes and under. Works with soloist, instruments in addition to those listed above, electronics, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Movements of larger works will be accepted. Submitted scores must not have received previous performance and/or commission by professional and/or institutional ensemble and/or society.

Entry Fee:$25 CAD
Web Site:www.pacificsymphonicwindensemble.com/pswe-composer-initiative.html