2018 International Commissioning Call for Scores
| 2018 International Commissioning Call for Scores | |
| Summary: | Commission Opportunity |
| Deadline: | 20 April 2018 |
| Date Posted: | 27 December 2017 |
| Details: |
Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2018 The Nouveau Classical Project is thrilled to announce its 2018 Commissioning Prize! The selected composer will be commissioned to write a work for flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, cello, and piano that incorporates extended techniques on our instruments. We're interested in extra-instrumental components including, but not limited to integrated movement or vocalizing, etc. (however, this component is not required). The score you are submitting is NOT the work we will perform. This score serves as a work sample. The selected composer will be commissioned to write a new work. ***IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES AND FAQs THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONTACTING US WITH QUESTIONS. Thank you! Eligibility - Open to both US and international composers - Post-secondary and graduate students are also eligible to apply - Current undergraduate students and high school students are NOT eligible to apply - Composers who have won our Commissioning Call for Scores within the last 5 years are not eligible - Please refer to FAQ below to read more about eligibility. We will update with more questions as we receive them. Requirements for Submission 1) Composers must submit a work written after 2013 and scored for at least 4-8 instruments. 2) Inclusion of a recording is required (MIDI realizations are NOT accepted) 3) Composers must submit a proposal outlining idea/s for a new work for The Nouveau Classical Project (300 words max). Proposals for re-worked pieces or arrangements of previous works will be disqualified. We are seeking proposals for flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, cello, and piano that incorporates extended techniques on our instruments. We're interested in extra-instrumental components including, but not limited to integrated movement or vocalizing, etc. (however, this component is not required). 4) Composers may only submit one (1) score. Please do not send files larger than 2048 KB. If your file size is larger, visit this page on how to reduce PDF size on a Mac, and this page for PC. Also, this online program will compress the file for you for free! 5) Non-refundable submission fee of $7, paid via the online form Call for Scores Winner 1) The winner will be paid a $1,000 Commissioning fee, inclusive of commission and copying costs (NCP will print its own parts) 2) Selected composer will be commissioned to write an 8-15 minute piece for flute (dbl. picc/alto/b. fl), clarinet (dbl. bass), violin, cello, and piano) and have the opportunity to work closely with NCP in creating the work (NO subsets; must use complete ensemble) 3) This work will be programmed on a concert during the 2018-19 season 4) Composer will be required to provide a PDF of a score and parts for the ensemble 5) An agreement will be sent to composer that will include deadlines, payment schedule, and the granting of two-year exclusivity to NCP to perform the commissioned work The winner will be announced by June 1, 2018. Questions? Please read the FAQs first before contacting us. If your question is not answered below, please contact us at info [at] nouveauclassical dot org. Please do not attach scores, documents, etc. to your e-mail. If you need to reduce your score size, please see directions above. |
| Web Site: | www.nouveauclassical.org/call-for-scores/ |
