AME NINTH ANNUAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
| AME NINTH ANNUAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION | |
| Summary: | Americas Ensemble Competition |
| Deadline: | 06 March 2015 |
| Date Posted: | 09 October 2014 |
| Details: |
TIER 1 (AGES 22 AND UNDER) $300, NYC PERFORMANCE, ARCHIVAL RECORDING TIER 2 (AGES 18-35) $500, NYC PERFORMANCE, ARCHIVAL RECORDING TIER 3 (ALL AGES) $1000, NYC PERFORMANCE, ARCHIVAL RECORDING WORKS NOT ADHERING TO THE GUIDELINES BELOW WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. AME is proud to announce the American Modern Ensemble Ninth Annual Composition Competition. American composers (North, Central and South America, or U.S. Permanent Residents holding Green Cards, but not composers holding temporary student visas) are invited to submit one to three compositions, each 8-20 minutes in length. There will be one winner in each category, and up to two finalists per category that may also be selected for performance. Works must be scored for six or more performers, and may use any combination or subset of the following: solo voice, flute (doubling piccolo and alto flute), clarinet (doubling e-flat and bass clarinet), oboe, bassoon, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass, piano (doubling synthesizer), harp and percussion (no tubular chimes or timpani, except for up to three individual tubular chimes). Individual players for each instrument only, so for example, only one percussionist, not three, one pianist, one clarinetist, etc. No movements from larger works unless they are definitely meant to stand alone. Works requiring electronics or video will be considered, provided they require no extra personnel other than the composer and are easy to implement. Works may have been previously, performed, awarded, recorded or published, professionally or otherwise, but may not have been premiered or performed professionally in New York City (academic performances do not apply). MP3 recordings are recommended, but not mandatory. However, no recording or a live reading is preferable to a very poor-quality MIDI recording. Please note: there is a 10 MB limit for attachments. Note: you may submit the same piece or a different piece for each tier, but only a total of three works. EACH WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE APPROPRIATE LINK, I.E., YOUR FIRST PIECE MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE FIRST PIECE LINK, THE SECOND PIECE USING THE SECOND PIECE LINK, ETC. Winning works will be programmed on at least one future concert in NYC. Selected works by finalists will also be considered for future programming. The winning composer (and finalists) in each category must attend the dress rehearsal and performance in New York City and will need to submit a photocopy of a Passport or Driver's License indicating proof of age and American citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Previous winners in each category may not re-apply in that category. However, finalists may re-apply. Composers will be notified no later than May 31, 2015. For competition questions, contact AME's Managing Director: manager@americanmodernensemble.org. For technical questions with the online application, contact support@slideroom.com. DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2015, 11:59PM. |
| Web Site: | http://americanmodernensemble.org/composition-competition/ |
