Music
First Annual newEar Composers' Competition
Postmark deadline: August 1, 2009
In keeping with our mission of performing innovative and challenging music of our time, newEar announces the First Annual newEar Composers’ Competition for its 17th concert season.
Composers can submit works in one of two categories:
Category 1 - Composers studying privately or enrolled in a degree program: The selected composer will be guaranteed rehearsal time for the submitted work and mentoring sessions with newEar performers, reading session of their work, a professional recording and a $500.00 honorarium. The submitted work will be considered for possible performance on an outreach concert.
Category 2 - Composers not enrolled in a degree program: The selected composer is guaranteed a performance for the submitted work on newEar’s main concert season, rehearsal time and mentoring sessions with the ensemble, participation in the pre-concert lecture, a professional recording of the work and a $1,000.00 honorarium.
There is no age limitation for this competition.
Works submitted should be 7 - 15 minutes total in length and scored for at least three of the following instruments: flute (piccolo/ alto), clarinet (bass clarinet), saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor or baritone), violin, cello, percussion and piano. Works may also include electronics. Composers should submit a score clearly labeled with their name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Composers submitting a work that includes electronics must also provide all technical information pertaining to the submitted piece on a separate sheet of paper. Please provide a recording when possible, labeled with your name and contact information. MIDI realizations will be accepted. Composers are responsible for obtaining permission for any text used in the submitted piece. Include a SASE if you would like your score and recording returned to you. Category 1 composers are required to submit a valid copy of a student ID or letter from their composition teacher. Category 2 composers are required to submit a $10.00 submission fee by check or money order made payable to newEar contemporary chamber ensemble. E-mail questions to Dr. William J. Lackey at .
newEar, now in its 16th Season, is a professional music ensemble featuring the music of today's composers. newEar contemporary music ensemble dedicates itself to commissioning and performing music of our time to provide our listeners with unique, stimulating and enlivening musical experiences. newEar, through its performances and creative partnerships, seeks to establish Kansas City as a vital center for contemporary chamber music. For more information about newEar visit www.newear.org.
Mail Submissions to:
newEar
First Annual newEar Composers’ Competition
P.O. Box 7156
Kansas City, MO 64113-0156