The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers are pleased to announce a competition for new choral works. The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers enriches the Kansas City culture through its promotion of excellence in choral music. The ensemble’s various activities (from concerts and recordings to commissioning projects and educational programs) aim to extend to our community the vital aesthetic sustenance that music offers. Careful selection of singers from around the United States and Canada allows us to create the specific sound that most accurately reflects the musical ideals of Artistic Director Simon Carrington: a clear, bright sound with a measured use of vibrato which allows for a clear and communicative delivery of the text. Submission Guidelines
1. Composers of any age, of any nationality, are invited to submit up to two works for mixed chamber choir.
2. Duration should not exceed 8 minutes.
3. Difficulty should be comparable to previous works performed. Please refer to http://www.simoncarringtonchambersingers.com Concerts Tab to see past programs.
4. Works may be unaccompanied or with piano accompaniment. An obbligato cello is also available.
5. Works may have been performed previously. If so, please include a performance history.
6. Works submitted should have been composed within the last five years.
7. Works may be in any language. If in a language other than English, Latin, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, please include an IPA transcription.
8. Texts should be public domain or a letter of permission from the rights holder granting permission must accompany the submission.
9. Non-traditional notation is acceptable as long as there is a clearly notated key provided.
10. Works involving electronics are not eligible.
Entry fee is $25 for the first piece and $10 for the second. Checks should be made out to Simon Carrington Chamber Singers. US Checks only please; all composers submitting from foreign countries should remit payment thorough our PayPal account, accessible from our website (http://www.simoncarringtonchambersingers.com/Competition.php). If paying by PayPal, there will be an additional $3 fee to cover costs. American composers may also use the PayPal account but will be charged the $3 fee as well.
The composer of the winning piece will receive half of all entry fees collected, two concert performances in May 2010, and a performance recording. The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers will have non-exclusive, world-wide perpetual license to perform the winning piece and shall have the right to record the performance for archival and other purposes, including distribution and sale of such recording. Other submitted works may also be selected for performance but will not receive prize money.
Your submission package should include (1) one copy of each bound score/octavo with duration clearly indicated (2) entry fee or copy of Paypal receipt (3) cover letter with composer contact information, title of works submitted, date composed, and duration (4) IPA transcription, if applicable (5) text permission letter, if applicable (6) performance history, if applicable. A labeled recording is optional. Scores and recordings will not be returned but will be retained for possible future performance.
Submissions must be received by March 12, 2010.
Please mail to:
Lee Hartman
SCCS Composition Competition
7121 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64114
USA
Questions? Please contact leehartman@simoncarringtonchambersingers.com
http://www.simoncarringtonchambersingers.com/Competition.php
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Lee Hartman, D.M.A.
www.leehartmanmusic.com
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