The Greater Bridgeport Symphony 2018 Emerging Composer Competition
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony 2018 Emerging Composer Competition | |
Summary: | Orchestra Competition |
Deadline: | 27 April 2018 |
Date Posted: | 11 October 2017 |
Details: |
The Greater Bridgeport Symphony announces a national competition for innovative composers of orchestral music. The winner may premiere his or her composition during a concert conducted by the Symphony’s dynamic maestro, Eric Jacobsen, during the 2018-2019 GBS season at the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This competition embraces Maestro Jacobsen’s goal of premiering new works, and his vision of bringing orchestral music to a new generation of fans. Application and Digital Submission Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2018 Finalists: Notified by June 29, 2018 Three finalists will be chosen to have their works rehearsed by the orchestra. Each finalist is eligible for up to $250 in travel reimbursement to attend a reading rehearsal. 1st Prize: $1000 plus the opportunity to Premiere Composition at a GBS 2018-2019 Concert 2nd Prize: $500 3rd Prize: $250 Open to all orchestral composers ages 18-32 who are residents of the U.S.A. Application with digital file deadline: Friday, April 27, 2018 Please go to the “Emerging Composer Competition” link on http://GBS.org for application and rules. |
Web Site: | www.bptsym.org |