Midwest Music Research Collective (MMRC)
Midwest Music Research Collective (MMRC) | |
Summary: | 1-4 instrument competition |
Deadline: | 22 January 2019 |
Date Posted: | 03 January 2019 |
Details: |
The Midwest Music Research Collective (MMRC) is pleased to announce its first call for scores for its 2019 Spring Symposium. The symposium will consist of interdisciplinary paper presentations, a lecture from our guest composer (TBD), and will culminate with a concert of new compositions by students of any age and level studying in the USA. -Time and Place: April 13, 2019. Lawrence, Kansas, USA -Fee: None -Compensation: Unfortunately, there is no funding to cover travel costs or for labor compensation. Composers are strongly encouraged to attend the symposium but are not required to. -Who can apply: Any student currently studying in the USA. Composers from Kansas and adjacent states are strongly encouraged to apply. Undergraduates, women, POC, and LGBTQ+ folks are strongly encouraged to apply. -Instrumentation for submissions: I. Composer provided performers/ensembles strongly encouraged II. Compositions for live performer and electronics are welcome (stereo playback available) III. Compositions for 1-4 of the following instruments: a. Clarinet (soprano and bass) b. Euphonium c. Mezzo-Soprano voice d. Tenor voice e. Percussion - Choose from no more than six of the following for single or multi-instrument works. 1. Claves 2. Triangle 3. Tambourine 4. No more than three cymbals: a. Crash, Hi-hats, Ride, Suspended, China, and Splash Cymbals 5. Udu Drum (small, standard clay LP claytone) 6. Djembe 7. Woodblock 8. Cowbell 9. Brake Drum 10. Cajon 11. Kick Drum 12. Snare Drum 13. 2 Toms 14. Egg Shakers 15. Caxixi -Deadline: January 22nd, 2019 -Submissions: Send streaming audio links (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc. [MIDI OK]) and PDF scores of completed works to mmrc@ku.edu. Subject line should read: MMRC Spring 2019 CFS_YourLastName |
Web Site: | mmrc64.wixsite.com/mmrc/call-for-scores |