Melodia is accepting applications for the 2022 women choral composers competitions. The winning composer will be awarded a commission to create a new work for the choir which will be performed in New York during Melodia’s 20th Season, in spring 2023. The new work will the Melodia’s 10th commission. Previous commissioned composers include Hilary Purrington, Errollyn Wallen, Sally Lamb McCune and Christina Whitten Thomas – see full list here.
All eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel of composers/musicians. The panel will select one composer who will receive a $3,000 commission fee to compose a work for the choir and up to five instruments (including piano), 7 to 10 minutes in length. Composers who have received prior commissions from Melodia are not eligible. The application deadline is April 15, 2022 – full application information here. For more information, contact Jenny Clarke, Executive Director: .
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