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2018 Grand Valley Wind Band Commission

 2018 Grand Valley Wind Band Commission
Summary:Wind Band Commission
Deadline: 01 February 2018
Date Posted: 23 November 2017
Details: Grand Valley State University announces the Grand Valley Wind Band Commission. One composer will be commissioned to compose a work for the Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The world premiere will be given by the ensemble during the 2018-2019 concert season, during a residency of the winning composer. The performance will be broadcast live on the web, will be included on promotional videos by GVSU ensembles, and may be included in a future album. The current wind band repertoire reflects a discrepancy between the diversity of the contemporary composer community and the catalog of regularly performed and newly commissioned works. We believe that diverse experiences are an intellectual asset and that a range of thoughtful perspectives and a commitment to open inquiry strengthens our liberal education tradition. Therefore, all composers are invited to apply, but we would like to especially encourage women and/or composers who are from underrepresented populations at GVSU.

EXPIRATION OF OPPORTUNITY
February 1, 2018, 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

ENTRY FEE
$0

ELIGIBILITY
All composers are invited to apply, but we would like to especially encourage women and/or composers who are from underrepresented populations at GVSU. Current Grand Valley State University students, faculty, and staff may not participate.

ENTRY PROCESS
We are interested in commissioning the strongest composer, regardless of having written for wind band previously. You may submit works of any instrumentation that demonstrate your highest level of accomplishment.
1. Applications not adhering to these guidelines will not be considered.
2. Applications must be sent as attachments to gvwindbandcommission@gmail.com. If you must link to a cloud service, place ALL files in ONE folder and submit the folder link.
3. Composers must submit 2 representative compositions.
4. Compositions may be of any length or instrumentation, with or without electronics.
Applicants should prepare the following for each submission:
1. Information sheet with composer's name, pseudonym, email address, phone, title of works submitted, instrumentation, duration, name of performers/ensemble on recording.
2. One PDF of each score submitted labeled with the title and pseudonym.
3. A recording from a live performance or studio recording for each submitted score. No MIDI or other computer realizations. No exceptions.
4. Program notes (separate from the score as a PDF file).
5. Naming conventions for files:
a. TITLE_Pseudonym_score.pdf
b. TITLE_ Pseudonym _recording.mp3, recording.wav, recording.aif
c. TITLE_ Pseudonym _prognote.pdf. For lengthy titles, truncate to the first 10 characters.
d. Composer_LastName_First_Name_Information Sheet
Submission deadline: February 1, 2018, midnight EST.

PRIZE
$5000 (U.S.) Commission
Web Site:www.gvsu.edu/mtd/2018-grand-valley-wind-band-commission-17.htm