Meistersingers 4th Annual Choral Composition Competition

4th Annual Choral Composition Competition

Postmark Deadline:

Prize:

There is a $25.00 entry fee

Submission Guidelines:

Complete Competition Submission Form (can be downloaded from www.meistersingers.org)
Original Composition for 4-8 part a cappella choir (further divisi possible/range is not an issue)
No Text Restrictions (include translation if not in English)
4-8 minutes long
Must be a world premiere performance (rehearsal read-throughs are acceptable)
No restriction on nationality
Anonymous Submission
- Remove all names (except poet, if necessary) and identifying marks;
- Provide a sealed envelope containing your name, address, email, the title and performance history of the piece (if applicable), and phone number.
Submit a legible, photo-copy ready, score with piano reduction for rehearsal purposes
- including a recording (MIDI, piano, etc.) is strongly encouraged but not required.
If text is not in public domain, composer is responsible for including written permission to use it

Selection Process:

The Music Director/Conductor shall review all scores received.
A Selection Committee, consisting of members chosen by the Music Director/Conductor and Board, shall review many of the scores received
The decision of the Music Director/Conductor and Selection Committee will be final.

Winning Composer will be notified by March 15, 2010

Other Items of Interest:

The winning composition is scheduled to be performed in June of 2010 in the Southern California area. Meistersingers encourages the composer’s attendance and cooperation in media publicity and press coverage.
The winning composer must provide a final performance score by April 1st, 2010.
Meistersingers shall make 32 copies for the chorus, director, and rehearsal accompanist.
There are no restrictions according to race, sex, or age.
Text may be in any language, however, see “Selection” Addendum above.
If materials are desired to be returned, please enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
A composer may submit more than one piece.
Meistersingers reserves the right not to select a winning composition and/or award a prize.
Textual choices of a “profound, serious, or otherwise meaningful nature” are preferred.
A brief description of Meistersingers, including Mission Statement and type of literature performed, can be found on their website: www.meistersingers.org

Application

Download the application for the competition (found at www.meistersingers.org), complete it fully and submit it before the deadline.

Send all Submissions to:

Meistersingers, Inc.

2010 Choral Composition Competition

8941 Atlanta Avenue #187

Huntington Beach, CA 92646

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