FRANK VAN DER STUCKEN COMPOSITION AWARD 2015
| FRANK VAN DER STUCKEN COMPOSITION AWARD 2015 | |
| Summary: | String Orchestra Competition |
| Deadline: | 28 February 2015 |
| Date Posted: | 18 December 2014 |
| Details: |
The Fredericksburg Community Orchestras, under the direction of Theresa Britt and with the support of the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the Second Annual Frank Van der Stucken Composition Award. This project recognizes young composers who write string orchestra music that is exciting, interesting, and approachable by non-professional and student players. The contest is open to all composers under age 30 or any student currently enrolled in a university degree program, regardless of age. There is a $10 application fee. To be considered, please submit a printed score that you feel best represents your compositional voice. Works scored for string orchestra or string quartet will be considered. (Full orchestra pieces will not be accepted.) MP3’s of MIDI realizations or live performances of the submitted works are also helpful but not required. Members of the Fredericksburg Community Orchestras will perform the winning piece at the 2015 Van Der Stucken Festival on March 21, 2015. The winner will receive a $250 cash prize and recognition at the Festival. To apply, please submit the scores and parts in PDF form and a brief e-mail describing your previous composition experiences and accomplishments to info@fredericksburgorchestra.com. Application fee ($10) may be submitted via PayPal to info@fredericksburgorchestra.com or mailed by deadline to: FREDERICKSBURG COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA PO BOX 1132 FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624 All materials and fee must be submitted by February 28, 2015. Finalists will be notified via email before the festival, and final results will be posted on the webpage. Be sure to include complete contact information with entry. |
| Web Site: | http://fredericksburgorchestra.com/344/frank-van-der-stucken-composition-award-2015/ |
