Modern Body Festival 2016 – Call for Projects

About Modern Body Festival:

What exactly is the ‘modern body’? We are inclined to think of our bodies as limited to what is contained within our own skin, but technology, philosophy, spirituality, religion, and science all challenge this idea. Modern Body Festival (MBF), an initiative organized by artists / makers / performers Stephanie Pan and Stelios Manousakis in The Hague, the Netherlands, strives to examine the nature of our current existence, as it were, through the perspective of the ‘modern body’. Our second edition, Modern Body Festival 2016: I/WE/THEY, explores the social body; how we exist and belong in today’s globalized society. For this edition, we collaborate with cutting-edge Taiwanese architecture platform Dezact, to create a 5-day event made up of workshops, exhibitions, symposia and performances.
Theme: I/WE/THEY

For this year’s edition we expand our reach beyond the physical body to the social body, and explore the cultural borders of a networked world. We are particularly interested in the effects of architecture, technology and digital communication, as they are fundamentally transforming the way we exist as a society, culture, species. We focus on identity and community: how we interface with I/WE/THEY. Where do the limits of the self extend and where do the social bodies of group and community begin? How do we understand and position ourselves as individuals, while still feeling a sense of belonging and connection to an expanding global community? How do we exist, identify, and interact?
What we are looking for

Our 2016 edition will present finished and commissioned works filling the spectrum of intermediality, seeking the modern body within the new worlds that emerge when different artforms intersect, collide, and modulate each other. We are looking for finished, or near-finished, works that resonate with this year’s theme. We are very open about discipline and format. We welcome works operating in or between architecture, sculpture, installation, video art, performance art, bio art, interactive and participatory art, music and sound art, dance, theater, circus, objects, environments, performances, walks, processions… – anything is possible!
When/where:

The works will be presented in the beginning of December in The Hague, the Netherlands, as part of the Modern Body Festival showcase, and will also be featured on our website and press releases.
Conditions / What we provide:

– Exhibition/performance fee
– Travel & accommodation for international artists
– Professional video / audio / photographic documentation
Files to submit (in .pdf or .doc/.docx format):

1. A short description of the project (2-page maximum)
2. A completed application form (including documantation links, etc). Download the form here:
Modern Body Festival 2016 – Open Call – Application form artists & info (description & application form in .zip file)
Modern Body Festival 2016 – Open Call – Application form artists (form only in .docx file)
3. Technical rider, including space, equipment, and setup time requirements, as well as what the artist will provide and what the festival would need to provide.
4. One or more high resolution image(s) of the project (.jpg/.tiff)
5. A high resolution portrait of the artist (.jpg/.tiff)
Deadline

The deadline to submit is July 25, 2016.
Please send proposals, and any questions, to opencall@modernbodyfestival.org

Open call for projects

Call for Scores – Mise-en Music Festival 2017

CALL FOR SCORES | MISE-EN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017

ensemble mise-en is very excited to announce a call for scores for mise-en music festival 2017! Last year, we received 792 submissions, and we ended up programming more than 30 pieces at our annual mise-en music festival 2016.

As the call for scores required, all composers attended the festival and enjoyed meeting each other and working with our musicians. We hope that you will join us next year! 

Deadline: September 15, 2016 (EST 11:59PM)

Submission Fee (USD): $15 (except no fee for Category 4)

The guidelines for the submissions:
1. Applicants may be of any nationality and age.
2. Selected composers must be present at the festival (June 20-25, 2017) in New York City. 
3. You may only send one piece per category. Please note that multiple submissions are welcome, but each must be submitted as a separate entity.

CATEGORIES (Click one to apply)
1. Mixed ensemble (2-18 instruments with/without electronics/tape)
2. Solo instrument (with/without electronics/tape) 
3. Tape/electronics/computer music
4. Miniatures (less then 3 minutes) for solo or mixed ensemble (1-18 musicians)

IMPORTANT — we will not accept any hard copies or email submissions. All submissions should be made via the following website. (festival.mise-en.org/submission)

If you would like to support mise-en music festival 2017, please consider: 
– Liking our Facebook page (facebook.com/miseen)
– Following us on Twitter (twitter.com/ensemblemiseen) 

If you have any questions, please contact the ensemble manager Cheryl Krugel-Lee (manager@mise-en.org).

Call for Scores – Composers Association of Serbia

Composers’ Association of Serbia
26th International Review of Composers
Belgrade, 5–11 October 2017

CALL for Scores

All submissions should employ the following performing forces:

a) Symphony orchestra (à 3)
Duration: up to 15 minutes.

b) Women’s choir a cappella
Women’s choir with electronics
Women’s choirs and an ensemble of up to five instruments ad libitum
Eligible instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, guitar, harp, piano, percussion (small), mezzo-soprano, baritone, two violins, violoncello, and double bass.
Duration: up to 10 minutes.

c) Ensemble of 1–9 instruments ad libitum, with or without electronics
Any combination of the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, guitar, harp, piano, percussion (small), mezzo-soprano, baritone, two violins, viola, violoncello, and double bass.
Duration: up to 10 minutes.

d) Soprano, mezzo-soprano, and baritone (solo or any combination thereof), with or without electronics
Soprano, mezzo-soprano, and baritone (solo or any combination thereof) and an instrumental ensemble of up to four instruments ad libitum.
Available instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, guitar, harp, piano, percussion (small), mezzo-soprano, baritone, two violins, viola, violoncello, and double bass.
Duration: up to 8 minutes.

Submission is free and it is not anonymous.

Individual authors may submit pieces in multiple categories, but no more than two works in total.
In adherence to the Statute of the International Review of Composers, only works written over the past three years will be considered. Eligible applicants include authors, performers, associations, and national author societies.

Submissions should include the following:
1) score;
2) recording (if possible);
3) short biography (up to 150 words).
The authors of pieces selected for performance will be obliged to submit complete performance materials, including the following:
1) the parts;
2) electronic realisations (for electro-acoustic pieces);
3) one photograph;
4) biography (up to 150 words);
5) programme note (up to 150 words).

Preferably, all scores should be submitted via email, in PDF.

Online submissions should be made available by the end of February 2017.

The deadline for competition applications is 20 October 2016 (CET).

Applications should be emailed to tribina_kompozitora@composers.rs or mailed to:
Udruženje kompozitora Srbije
Mišarska 12–14, 11000 Beograd, Serb

International Festival of Electroacoustic Music – MUSLAB 2016

Call for electroacoustic works.

Camin-Art Asociation and MUSLAB Ensemble
Invite:

Composers, regardless their age and nationality are invited to submit their works of electroacoustic music, electroacoustic music and video, Video Mapping.

Guidelines for submission of works:

– Deadline for receipt of entries will Date: July 1 2016
– Works must be composed after January 2008
– The duration of the work must be between 5 and 15 minutes
– Only one work per category defined by composer admitted
– Entries must be signed by the author or authors (no pseudonyms)
– Works that have been previously submitted to competitions and concerts may participate if accompanied by a letter of consent for presentation and recording.
– There is no charge for registration

Categories:

Category A (Audio only): is open to electroacoustic music compositions of autonomous art (music band), a single independent movement duration.

Category B (Audio and video): is open to compositions of autonomous electroacoustic music and Video, one independent movement.

Category C (Video only): is open to compositions of Visual Art – Video Art.

Channels : Stereo, 3.0, 4.0, 5.1, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0

Formats : .aif, .wav, .mov, .mp4

Submission

You must register online at http://muslab.org/callforworks_2016.html and attach a file format (ZIP) with the following documents:

1) The application form completed and signed. (fill in Adobe acrobat)

2) One picture in good resolution.

3) A short biographical sketch of the composer. ½ page.

4) Notes of the work. ½ page.

5) Signed letter of consent.

 

A link to download your complete piece, either stereo or mutichannel versions. Formats accepted: .aif, .wav, .mov, .mp4 . (you can use wetransfer or dropbox)

Also attach a copy in .mp3 stereo format (with your piece)

For further information and conditions visit http://muslab.org/callforworks_2016.html

Pendriai International Composers Course – Lithuania

Applications are now open for The International Composers’ Course Palendriai 2016!

Following the successful and encouraging results of the course last year, which gathered the participants from 10 different countries and contained exciting performances, workshops and individual tuition by internationally acclaimed music professionals – The International Composers’ Course Palendriai 2016 is welcoming new applicants interested to attend the course in Lithuania on the 25th-31st July, 2016.

OBJECTIVE

Developing and broadening the repertoire of modern accordion in solo and chamber music context.

APPLICATION

Apply online via www.palendriaimusic.com within the deadline of 1st of June.

You will be asked to provide:

Biography;
Personal statement describing you aspirations to take part in the composers’ course;
Description of your compositional ideas for the course;
PDF of your composition representing your capabilities, techniques and style. (Chamber music piece is recommended for the selection round. Audio recording is an advantage).

SELECTION

Candidates will be selected by the international jury consisting of course leaders and organizers. All applicants will be informed via email by the 15th of June.

INSTRUMENTATION

You will be asked to produce at least 2 pieces of music.

Accordion solo;
Individually allocated instrumentation of chamber ensemble:

Accordion and string trio (violin, viola, cello)
Duet of Accordion and any string instrument from the string trio;
Duet of Accordion and woodwind instrument(Tuba or clarinet only);
Accordion and mixed chamber group up to 3 members in the ensemble (viola, clarinet etc);
A few accordions (maximum 6) and any other instrument mentioned above. Maximum up to 5 members in the ensemble.

During the course all selected candidates will have the opportunity to work in the inspirational and creative environment, gain the experience in direct collaboration with performers and other composers, and learn from the course tutors GORKA HERMOSA (Spain), MARTYNAS LEVICKIS (Lithuania) and RUTA VITKAUSKAITE (UK/Lithuania). Moreover, the course will offer additional workshops with guest tutors.

Compositions produced during the course will be premiered publicly on the final day of the course at The St. Benedict’s monastery in Palendriai.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The course will be held in English;
The course is free;
All applicants must be younger than 36 y.o.;
Free accommodation will be provided;
Travel expenses are not covered;
All other important and up to date information can be found atpalendriaimusic.com, for all enquiries please contact us via info@palendriaimusic.com.

Organizer: PI accoAkademija

Online application form: http://www.palendriaimusic.com/application/

The 2016 Salvatore Martirano Memorial Composition Award

Eligibility

Any composer, regardless of age or nationality is eligible. Previous winners, faculty, and currently-enrolled students at the University of Illinois are ineligible for the competition.

Awards

First Prize cash award of $1000 and second prize cash award of $500 plus performances by the Illinois Modern Ensemble in September of 2016 on the 20th Anniversary Martirano Award Concert at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Illinois. Additional awards and performances may be given at the discretion of the judges.

Judges

A panel of judges consisting of international composers and University of Illinois music composition faculty members will select the winning compositions. The winning composers are expected to attend the 20th anniversary award concert and reception, and will be responsible for their transportation costs (the competition will provide lodging and some meals). The winning composers will assume full responsibility for providing adequate performance materials upon request.

Guidelines

1. Medium: Full scores of any style or aesthetic direction for 1-15 performers (including vocalists) may be submitted. Works for electronics and/or mixed media (including video), with or without instruments and voices, are eligible.

2. Duration: 20 minutes maximum

3. Limit: One entry per composer

4. Entry fee: A non-refundable entry fee of twenty US dollars (20.00 USD) is paid online at the time of submission. All major credit cards are accepted.

5. Anonymous Submission: The composer’s name must not appear on the score or in any accompanying materials submitted online.

Entries must be submitted and paid for online by Friday, April 15, 2016 11:59PM CST (23:59 GMT-0600).

For more information and to submit scores go to http://bit.ly/martiranoaward

 

 

Call for Scores: ACL Conference and Festival, Vietnam 2016

CANZ members are invited to submit works for consideration for performance at the 34th ACL International Festival and Conference in Vietnam, 12 – 18 October, 2016. The festival will be held in Hanoi capital and Vinh Yen city (Vinh Phuc province).

  • Each entrant is allowed to submit one work only from one of the listed categories.
  • In any category, playing inside the piano, or any kind of preparation of the piano, is prohibited.
  • Works written in the last four years are encouraged.
  • Entries are due by Friday 22 April (see below for details).

Categories

a) Orchestral works (maximum 15 mins)
1.  2-2-2-2, 4-2-3-1, Perc (3), Pf, Celesta, Harp,Str, with/without soloist
2.  “Conductors are Composers”:  2-2-2-2, 4-2-3-1, Perc (3), Pf, Celesta, Harp, Str, with/without soloist. NOTE: Any composer whose piece is selected for this category must have some
experience in conducting professional orchestras, because the composer will be asked to
conduct his/her own piece in this concert.

b) Chamber orchestra
Maximum of 15 performers from the following instruments: fl, ob, cl, bsn, 2 hn, tpt, tbn, perc, pf, 2 vn, vla, vc, cb. The maximum duration is 12 minutes, in order to perform as many pieces as possible.

c) Chamber music
1. Maximum of 6 performers including oboe and/or clarinet and/or bassoon
2. Maximum of 4 performers including one violin
3. Maximum of 5 performers on Vietnam traditional instruments
The maximum duration is 12 minutes, in order to perform as many pieces as possible.

d) Piano solo
Maximum duration of 12 minutes.

e) Electroacoustic music
The call for scores in the field of electroacoustic music will be released before May 31, 2016.

 

Young Composer Prize

CANZ members born after October 12, 1986 are invited to submit a work for consideration for the 2016 ACL Young Composer Prize. Based on these submissions CANZ will select one composer to represent New Zealand. Please include a copy of your passport with your application.

  • Duration: 5 – 8 minutes
  • Maximum 5 performers
  • Available instrumentation (1 of each): violin, viola, violoncello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, and saxophone.

 

Submission Details

Please complete all information on the entry form (ACL 2016 – Entry Form-1) including:

  • Name, date of birth, nationality
  • Address, phone number, email
  • Title, year composed, instrumentation, duration
  • Biography (maximum 150 words)
  • Programme notes (maximum 150 words)
  • Has the work been performed? If yes, where?

 

Also required for the submission:

  • Photo of the composer
  • Audio file or CD of the work (if available)
  • Score (PDF file)
  • Parts (if available, PDF files)

 

CANZ expects to hear from ACL as to their selections by 30 June, 2016. The individual parts of selected scores should be submitted at a later date (to be announced).

Submit your completed application to secretary@canz.net.nz by 5pm Friday 22 April, 2016.

If you are unable to submit the submission electronically it may be posted to the address below. Please ensure it arrives before 22 April.

Composers Association of New Zealand
PO Box 4065
Wellington 6140

Risuonanze 2016 Call for Scores

Associazione Culturale TKE is calling for pieces to be performed at the “Risuonanze 2016 – incontri di nuove musiche” Festival, which will take place early June, 2016, in Friuli Venezia Giulia region – Italy.

  • The Call is open to composers of any nationality and age.
  • The submitted works should not have been premiered in any public performance in Italy; if selected, these works will be presented as “world premieres” or “Italian premieres”.
  • All music performed in the Festival will be radio-broadcast and professionally recorded; composers will be given a copy of the recording of their works.
  • 15 Euros (non-refundable) must be payed via bank transfer or PayPal as a donation for contribution to costs; this amount allows to submit 1 to 5 different works.
  • Festival “Risuonanze 2016” is based on the direct relationship between composers and audience, so composers attending the performances are much appreciated. In that case, there is no refund for travel and lodging fees.
  • Associazione Culturale TKE may select one or more pieces in each category; it may also decide not to choose any composition.

Submission deadline: February 22nd, 2016

  • Works written for:
    a) UNACCOMPANIED: solo piano, or solo violin, or solo flute [C and/or Piccolo and/or G Alto flute], or solo trombone, or solo voice [mezzo-soprano, range: F3 to F5 (piano dynamics) or Ab5 (forte dynamics)]
    b) DUOS: voice [mezzo-soprano, range as before] and piano, or two flutes [both doubling piccolo, one of them also doubling G Alto flute], or two violins, or flute [C] and piano
  • Regarding vocal works, the text should be in the public domain, otherwise the composer should be authorized for its utilization
  • Works from 1 to 6 minutes in duration
  • All submitted works must be “world premieres” or “Italian premieres” in the Festival
  • Submissions via email only
  • Each submission consists in:
    a) one to five scores
    b) payment proof 15 Euros (bank transfer: IBAN IT58P0634067684510701023136, BIC/SWIFT IBSPIT2U, beneficiary: Associazione culturale TKE, or Pay Pal: please see the Risuonanze website – as description of payment please write “Call for Scores Risuonanze 2016”)
    c) a short biography (200 words max.)
  • The scores must be attached as PDF files
  • The biography (in Italian or English) must be pasted as text in the body of the email, together with first name, last name, date of birth and nationality
  • The payment proof (bank transfer or PayPal) must be attached as PDF file
  • In the body of the email, please specify whether the pieces, if selected, should be presented as “world premiere” or “Italian premiere”
  • Send the submission via email to callrisuonanze2016@gmail.com

 

The results will be announced not later than April 25th, 2016 on the Risuonanze website, and composers of the accepted works will be notified by email.

 

For any further information, please visit: http://www.risuonanze.it/calls/call.html or email: tkecallforscores@gmail.com

 

5th Solo Harp Composition Contest – 2015

The Composition Contest for the USA International Harp Competition takes place prior to the triennial performance competition. It was established in 2003 to promote the harp as a solo instrument and to encourage composers to write new works for the harp. To date over 250 composers from 40 countries have been Composition Contest participants.

PRIZES
Cash Award: $2,000 USD
Performance: The winning composition will be included in the 2016 USA International Harp
Competition’s required third stage repertoire. It will also be performed by the Gold Medalist at 10th Competition-related debut recitals.
Recording: The winning composition may be included in the CD recording produced by Lyon & Healy Harps for the 10th Competition winner.
Publication: The winning composition will be published by Lyon & Healy Harps.

RULES
Duration: 6-8 minutes.
Instrumentation: Solo harp (Other instruments may be included if played by the harpist. Electronics are permitted if no additional personnel are required. Please contact the Composition Contest Chair in advance of submission to be certain that the planned approach will be accepted.)
Eligibility: The work must be unpublished, unawarded and not have been recorded for commercial distribution. Previous Composition Contest winners are not eligible.
Submissions: Online application form, PDF of anonymous score, MP3 recording played by a harpist.

DEADLINES
October 30, 2015: Online application form, brief bio, PDF of anonymous score.
November 30, 2015: MP3 recording of submitted work played by a harpist. No digital or midi recordings will be accepted. Please find your harpist early to permit enough preparation time.
January 30, 2016: Winning composition announced.

QUESTIONS
Dr. Ruth K. Inglefield, Composition Contest Chair: rkinglefield@gmail.com

CALL FOR WORKS: ISCM World New Music Days 2015

The International Society of Contemporary Music World New Music Days 2015 will take place in Slovenia from 26 September to 1 October 2015.

As a member of ISCM, CANZ will submit six works by six CANZ members for consideration for performance at the festival. You may submit up to 2 works to CANZ for consideration.

DEADLINE for submission to CANZ for consideration: Thursday 16 October 2014 (receipt of submission).

You may also enter works as an individual directly to ISCM for consideration, however this incurs an entry fee of 50 Euro. Please see the following website for details about making individual submissions: http:// www.worldmusicdays2015.si

According to the regulations issued by ISCM, preference will be given to shorter compositions, and to pieces composed in, or after, 2007. Only one work per composer can be submitted for a given ISCM-WMD Festival, whether through the official or individual submissions.

For submission to CANZ for consideration, please send the following materials electronically to CANZ Committee member Samuel Holloway at samuelholloway@gmail.com with the subject line ‘ISCM 2015 Submission’:

• PDF version of the score/description, or in the case of compositions/projects without a written score – audio/video documentation
• Wherever possible, an audio or video recording of the work
• Proof of nationality of the composer (PDF copy of passport)
• Current photograph of the composer (jpeg or similar)

Please also include the following as a single text file:

• A short biography of the composer in English (max 150 words)
• Programme notes of the submitted work in English (max 150 words)
• Technical rider with the specification of all equipment that is necessary to perform the work
• Website of the composer or the publisher if available
• Statement of which category the work fits (see categories list below)

Categories:

1. Symphony orchestra (with or without choir, with or without soloist) 
(2+1.2+1.2+1.2+1.-4.3.3.1.- timp.perc4-pno-org-harp-strings)
2. String orchestra, 5.4.3.2.1 duration max. 15 min
3. Big band – Jazz orchestra 5.4.4.4 duration max. 8 min
4. Mixed choir 8.7.8.7 duration max. 8 min
5. Youth choir duration max. 8 min
6. Brass ensemble 6.4.4.1.2 duration max. 10 min
7. String Quartet duration max. 10 min
8. Wind Quintet duration max. 10 min
9. Brass Quintet duration max. 10 min
10. Saxophone Quartet duration max. 10 min
11. Percussion Ensemble – up to 7 instrumentalists duration max. 10 min
12. Trio: horn, trombone, tuba duration max. 10 min
13. Military Wind Orchestra (Picc-1 Fl-3(alto fl, bass fl) Ob-1(EHorn) EbCl-1 BbCl-8 ACl-1 BCl-1 CbCl-1 Bsn-1 
ASx-1(Ssax) TSx-1 BSx-1 | Hn-4 Tpt-5(flug) Tbn-2 BTbn-1 Euph-2 Tuba-2 | DB-1 El.Guit Pno Timp Drum Set Perc-2) duration max. 15 min
14. Pieces for solo instruments and various chamber ensembles up to 15 musicians with or without soloists (any combination from the list is possible but not more than two soloist per piece) duration max 10 min
· voices (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass)
· instruments (any combination from the list is possible): 4.3.4.4.3 – 4.3.2.1 – 4perc – 4pno – org – 3hp – 3guit – 
2.2.2.2.2
15. Intermedia projects, installations, performances (Pre-recorded only, combination with live performers is 
possible. A list of the equipment available to composers for the performance of their works is available on the World Music Days 2015 website: www.worldmusicdays2015.si/category15equipment. Composers are themselves responsible for providing any additional equipment that is not included on this list.) duration max. 15 min

n.b. the listed instruments are standard instruments, but the use of non-standard instruments is possible (additional expenses covered by the submitter).