Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - 10th Annual Reading Session
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - 10th Annual Reading Session | |
Summary: | Call for orchestral scores |
Deadline: | 08 November 2013 |
Date Posted: | 31 July 2013 |
Details: |
10th Annual Reading Session Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Heinz Hall LEONARD SLATKIN, Conductor DAVID STOCK, Adviser, Year of Pittsburgh Composers Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Submission receipt deadline: November 8, 2013 Since the 2004-2005 season, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has offered an annual reading of works by young composers from area universities as part of its Composer of the Year program. Beginning last season, the PSO’s annual reading program expanded its call for submissions to residents of Pennsylvania*. Up to four works will be selected for the reading session, where at least one of the spots will be reserved for a student from the universities that have traditionally participated in the program. Submissions will be evaluated by Adviser David Stock, and read by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin. The event is free and open to the general public. Following the session, composers will receive feedback from a panel including David Stock, Leonard Slatkin, and PSO musicians. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of submission. Applicants must be composers in the early stages of their professional careers. Previous participants may not reapply. Only one work per composer will be considered. Submitted works may not have received a performance or a reading by a professional orchestra. |
Email: | jmontgomery@pittsburghsymphony.org |