Alabama Orchestra Association 2016 Annual Composition Contest
| Alabama Orchestra Association 2016 Annual Composition Contest | |
| Summary: | Orchestra Competition |
| Deadline: | 01 September 2015 |
| Date Posted: | 09 June 2015 |
| Details: |
Since 2000, the AOA has been active in the commissioning of new works of music for the All-State Orchestra Festival. Each year, one or more works has received its World Premiere Performance at the All-State Orchestra Festival. In addition, the composers have spent the weekend in residence at the Festival. Previous composers have included Stella Sung, Alan Moss, David Durant, James Grant, David Ott, James Woodward, Sandra Dackow, James Lee, Lanette Lind, Philip Wharton, Robert J. Bradshaw, Ryan Fraley, Daniel Leo Simpson, Sean Pallatroni, Elizabeth Lim, David Rimelis, Michael Foumai, and James Danly. In February of 2006, the membership of the Alabama Orchestra Association resolved to make the annual commissioning program into the Alabama Orchestra Association Composition Competition. The winning composer will receive a cash award of $1,500. In addition, the winning composition will be performed at the 2016 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on February 14, 2015. The winning composer will also be awarded a residency at the 2016 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival, which will include airfare from any point in the continental US, accommodations, transportation, and meals. Requirements All materials must be RECEIVED by September 1, 2015. Notification of the results of the competition will be made by December 1, 2015. |
| Web Site: | http://alabamaorchestraassociation.org/index.php/contest/composition |
