PAST -> Call for Scores and Seminar Presentations - NACUSA 2010 National Conference
The Cascadia Chapter proudly announces a call for scores* for presentation at the 2010 national conference of NACUSA,
March 10-12, in Portland, Oregon. Three evening performances will be presented with pieces juried by the Cascadia Chapter.
While the instrumentation is not specified, compositions should not exceed 4 players including voice. Works with/for stereo
playback and video projection are encouraged. Pieces of less than 12 minutes will be given preference. There are no age,
date of composition, nor geographical limitations. Composers are encouraged to provide their own performers and must be
NACUSA members in good standing. Composers whose works are selected will be expected to attend the conference.
ENTRY OPTIONS A or B
A: Send the following as an email attachment to waterhousestudio@me.com by January 15, 2010.
1. One score in PDF format.
2. A live recording, or notation performance (i.e. Sibelius output) in MP3 format (128 kbs stereo max) either as
an attachment to the above email address, or designate an URL for the sound file in the required entry form.
3. A completed entry form.
B: Send the above items on a single CD-R, postmarked by January 13, 2010 to:
Cascadia Composers, 990 NW 161st Terrace, Beaverton, OR 97006.
NOTE: If you are proposing a piece with video, either send the presentation DVD plus Option A materials, or designate
an URL for the video file in the required entry form.
Selected composers will be notified by January 31, 2010, with score parts (if necessary), in PDF format, due at the above
email address by February 7, 2010. Scores and other materials not selected will be archived for future performance
consideration unless otherwise specified.
There will also be afternoon seminars on each day of the 3 day conference—30 and 60 minute sessions. Submissions
must be germane to contemporary music composition, by NACUSA members, and may include audio or video recordings,
or live players if performers are provided. Send proposals along with a completed entry form to the above email
address (waterhousestudio@me.com) by January 15, 2010.
Download PDF of this "Call..." plus entry form. Email questions to David Bernstein, db@davidbernsteinmusic.com.
* Cascadia Chapter members are not included in this call.
NEW YORK VIRTUOSO SINGERS - CHORAL COMPETITION (SITE)
This competition has been established to promote choral music by living American composers.
It is not required that you send recordings. However, you may send one if you wish. Published works are acceptable.
The winners will receive a public performance in New York City of their choral compositions by THE NEW YORK VIRTUOSO SINGERS.
Founded in 1988, The New York Virtuoso Singers has become this country's leading exponent of contemporary choral music.
Although the chorus performs music of all periods, its emphasis is on commissioning, performing and recording the music of
American composers.
ELIGIBILITY
* U.S. composers
* Composers living in the U.S. for 5 years or more, whose musical activities take place primarily in the U.S. There are no age restrictions.
AWARDS
Approximately three winners who will be selected by a jury. The three winners will have their works performed in a public concert
in New York City, and be given an archival tape. In addition, winning compositions will be considered for publication on the
"Harold Rosenbaum Choral Series" published by G. Schirmer.
1st Prize: $250
2nd Prize: $150
3rd Prize: $100
ELIGIBLE SUBMISSIONS
All a cappella works for 16-voice mixed chorus and those with piano accompaniment, may be submitted. If the text is not in the
public domain, composers must submit a letter confirming that permission has been given from the author or poet to set the text to music.
JUDGING The blind judging process will be used. Please remove your name and other identifying information from the score itself, replacing it
with a code of some sort. Separately list that code along with your name and contact information.
Please include your email address, if you have one.
APPLICATION FEE
None. There is no limit to the number of scores submitted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
There is no formal application form required with the submission of scores. The postmarked deadline for the 2010 competition is
April 10, 2010. Winners will be selected by a jury, and will be posted here in May 2010.
Scores should be sent to:
Canticorum Virtuosi, Inc.
2 Cove Road,
South Salem, New York 10590-1023.
Scores and CDs will not be returned.