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 Boston Metro Opera
Summary:Opera song & music theatre works
Deadline: 15 October 2012
Date Posted: 16 June 2012
Details: Boston Metro Opera is now accepting scores of new art songs/cycles, music theater works, and operas for the 2013 International Composers' Competition. Works selected will receive a full concert performance, as part of the 4th Annual Boston Contempo Festival (formerly The Contemporary AmericanaFestival). Some works may also be considered for production, as part of Boston Metro Opera's regular season.

ELIGIBILITY, RULES, & REQUIREMENTS
1.) The competition is open to all living composers. Previous winners are welcome to re-apply but must submit a new composition. Persons affiliated with Boston Metro Opera are not eligible to compete. Any works currently entered in a Massachusetts-based competition are ineligible. Published works are likewise ineligible.
2.) Applicants may enter an unlimited number of compositions per category. A panel of opera professionals and new music specialists will review these submissions and make repertory decisions for each division. As stated in the Standard Release, the panel is not obligated to program selections in every category nor does a submission guarantee a performance. Repertory decisions will be announced via e-mail and posted on this site no later than November 25 (for operatic/music theater works) and December 10 (for art songs/cycles).
3.) Operatic works have no length requirements or restraints and may contain up to ten roles (not including chorus). Operatic works must be scored with piano but may include two additional instruments. Winners will receive a performance at the festival in May. Select operas may also be considered for the BMO Mainstage Award (fully-staged performances in 2013-2014), the BMO Concert Award (full concert performances in 2013-2014) and/or the Director's Choice Award (fully-staged performances with orchestra in 2013-2014/ 2014-2015). Works selected for one of these Special Awards will be programmed during Boston Metro Opera's regular season, not at the festival.
4.) Music Theater Works have no length requirements or restraints and may contain up to ten roles (not including chorus). Music Theater Works must be scored with piano but may include two additional instruments. Winners will receive a performance at the Festival in May. Select Music Theater Works may also be considered for the BMO Mainstage Award (fully-staged performance in 2013-2014).
5.) Art Song/Cycle Works should not exceed thirty minutes in length and may contain up to four voices. Vocal works must be scored with piano and may include two additional instruments. Winners will receive a performance at the festival in May.
6.) Each complete application package should include (i) a completed application form/release (available for submission online or download at http://contempofest.bostonmetroopera.com/downloads.html), (ii) one copy of the score, and (iii) a $10.00 processing fee (non-refundable) made payable to Boston Metro Opera, Inc. These are all mandatory fields in the online application process. Recordings and supplementary biographical materials are encouraged but not required.
7.) Applications may be submitted online at http://contempofest.bostonmetroopera.com/composers-competition.html, as e-mail attachments sent to contempofest@bostonmetroopera.com, or by mail (in hard copy or on a data disc) addressed to:

David Edgar Walther
Festival Director
Boston Metro Opera
126 Newburg St.
Roslindale, MA 02131

8.) Scores submitted online must be sent in PDF format. Other documents may be sent in PDF or DOC format.
9.) Please do not enclose self-addressed, stamped envelopes, as scores and materials will not be returned. Envelopes submitted for this purpose will be discarded.
10.) All packages must be received before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 15, 2012.
11.) Early application is strongly encouraged. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the panel. Only complete applications will be considered. No exceptions.
12.) After you have submitted your application package, you will receive an e-mail the purpose of which is to a) confirm receipt of your materials and b) inform you whether or not the application is complete. If you do not receive this application within 3-4 days (for online submissions) and 1-2 weeks (for mailed submissions), please contact us for assistance.
Web Site:http://contempofest.bostonmetroopera.com/composers-competition.html