THE SUMMER SINGERS
| THE SUMMER SINGERS | |
| Summary: | Young Composer Competition |
| Deadline: | 01 May 2017 |
| Date Posted: | 26 April 2017 |
| Details: |
In celebration of our 20th season in 2015, we at The Summer Singers put together our first Young Composers Competition. Since then, the initiative has grown and attracted more than 50 entries from around the world in 2016. Composers must be 25 or younger at the time of submission. 2017 submission guidelines: 1. Composer must be age 25 or younger at time of submission 2. Composition must be written for SATB a cappella choir. Works may have a maximum of 8 part divisi (SSAATTBB) 3. Maximum work length is five minutes 4. Text may be of any language. Composer must submit a statement confirming that text is from the public domain or that permission has been given from the author 5. Submit a description of the work that includes a brief performance history (if any) of the work 6. Submissions accepted through May 1, 2017. Email score, description of the work (300 words or less), statement of text, and short bio (100 words or less), to summersingers@gmail.com with subject: 2017 Composition Submission In the event that two compositions are considered equally exceptional, preference will be given to a work in which TSS would premiere or give the second performance of the work and/or fits into the theme TIMELESS -- featuring choral gems from revered composers of music history as well as historic texts set by contemporary composers. The composer of the winning submission will receive • a prize of $500 • Three concert performances during our July season • A professional recording of the work • The winning composer is welcome to participate in the rehearsal process in person or via electronic communications The Summer Singers will help promote the winning work and the composer may choose to have a perusal copy of the winning submission posted on our website. The Summer Singers will have a perpetual license to perform and record the winning work for archival and other purposes, including CD distribution and website postings. |
| Web Site: | www.summersingers.org |
