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 5th Wave Collective
Summary:Orchestral Competition for Female Composers
Deadline: 01 May 2019
Date Posted: 13 March 2019
Details: 5th Wave Collective is a Chicago-based classical music ensemble dedicated to the performance and promotion of music by female composers. Bringing together a diverse group of musicians, we advance our mission by including performers of all genders who support our cause. We seek to celebrate the legacy of female composers before us, and create a platform for those to come.

Eligibility:
All female-identifying, nonbinary, and transgender composers are welcome to submit works.

Fee:
THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE FOR THIS CALL.

Deadline:
May 1st, 2019

Compensation:
The composer who receives "1st Prize" will have their work rehearsed, recorded (audio and video), and performed at our June 2019 concert. 2 composers who received "Honorable Mention" will have their work rehearsed and recorded (audio and video). Recordings will be distributed to composers by December 2019. Composers who opt to attend the performance and need any supporting documentation to secure funding will receive such documentation in a timely manner.

Instrumentation/Length:
Orchestral, 3-5 minutes
Strings - Up to 12 violins, 5 violas, 4 cellos, 3 bass
Woodwinds - Up to 3 parts per section; English horn, piccolo, bass clarinet, contrabassoon acceptable
Brass - Up to 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba
Percussion - Up to 3 parts plus harp and piano

Content of submission:
Bio/website
Completed score/parts (PDF)
Recording of piece, if available
Program notes and any other pertinent information

Timeline of the project:
• Materials accepted until May 1st, 2019, 11:59PM Central Standard Time
• All submissions will be reviewed by the Panel and possibly rehearsed by an Orchestra
• The Panel and Orchestra will select top three; Panel will award “1st Prize” and two “Honorable Mention”
• All composers will be notified of results by May 20th, 2019
• The "1st Prize" work will be performed at our June 2019 concert
• All recordings will be distributed to composers by December 2019

Submit proposals to:
5thwavecollective@gmail.com

Questions?
Ask away at 5thwavecollective@gmail.com
Web Site:www.5thwavecollective.com/call-for-scores