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**SIMON CARRINGTON CHAMBER SINGERS
CHORAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION**
The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers
is pleased to announce the third annual competition for
new choral works. The Simon Carrington Chamber Singers—a world-class choral
music ensemble led by renowned artistic director Simon Carrington—engages and
enriches audiences through concerts, recordings, and educational programs.
CONTEST RULES:
1. Composers of any age, of any nationality, are invited to submit up to two
works for mixed chamber singers.
2. Duration should not exceed 8 minutes.
3. Works should be unaccompanied but pieces requiring an obbligato monophonic
instrument may also be considered.
4. Works for mixed voices and electronics will
be considered. Technology capabilities include: diffusion over 1-8 channels, with available subwoofer
channel (8.1 maximum); Mac Intel
8-core with Pro Tools HD3|Accel & 192I/O, Logic Studio, Max 5 and Max/MSP
4.6.3 + Jitter 1.5; Mac laptops; Playback via CD, DVD, DVD-A, DAT, sound file;
Yamaha DM1000v2 mixer, microphones, outboard equipment, etc. This list is not
exhaustive; feel free to contact
the organizers with any other technology questions. The inclusion of
electronics in this year’s call is made possible through collaboration with Kansas City Electronic Music & Arts Alliance (KcEMA).
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. Previous winners and finalists of
the SCCSCCC are eligible to submit again but must submit a different work.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Your submission package should
include (1) score/octavo with duration clearly indicated (2) cover letter with
composer contact information including email, title of works submitted, date
composed, and duration (3) IPA transcription, if applicable (4) text permission
letter, if applicable (5) performance history, if applicable (6) technology
specifications and realization, if applicable.
A recording is optional.
Entry fee is $25 for the first
piece and $10 for the second. All composers should remit payment thorough our
PayPal account, accessible from the SCCS website.
Electronic submissions are
preferred. The cover letter, receipt,
scores, recordings, and other materials should be submitted electronically as
.pdf and .mp3 files in a .zip file in one email to leehartman@simoncarringtonchambersingers.com.
If the file is exceptionally large (over 15MB) please use a service like
yousendit.com or dropbox.
The composer of the winning piece will receive a prize of $1,000.00 (one
thousand USD), two concert performances in June 2012, and a performance and/or
recording session 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.
Submissions must be received by January
15, 2012. Please e-mail submissions and any questions to:leehartman@simoncarringtonchambersingers.com
Upon receipt of materials, a
confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours. The winner will be announced
late January/early February.
If you wish to submit physical
copies or payment, please contact Lee Hartman for
instructions.
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