The Esoterics announces its international call for a cappella choral scores in its annual competition for choral composition, POLYPHONOS. Each winning composer will receive a commission from The Esoterics to compose a new choral work that will be premiered by the ensemble in 2014. In addition to this commission, each winner will receive $1000) US, along with airfare and lodging so that they can attend the Seattle premiere of their commissioned work. There will be up to three POLYPHONOS awards.

Entry form, portfolio requirements and complete rules can be found at www.TheEsoterics.org/POLYPHONOS. All POLYPHONOS applications must be complete and postmarked by 15 May 2013. The winners of The Esoterics’ POLYPHONOS will be announced on 1 July 2013. For more information, please email polyphonos@TheEsoterics.org.