Meistersingers
presents its
5thAnnual Choral Composition Competition
Postmark Deadline: March 25, 2011
Prize: *$1,000.00 and at least two performances by Meistersingers
*Archival recording for winner’s use toward publishing
*Possible commercial recording by Meistersingers
There is a $25 entry fee
Submission Guidelines:
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Complete Competition Submission Form (can be downloaded from www.meistersingers.org)
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Original Composition for 4-8 part SATB a cappella choir (further divisi possible/range is not an issue)
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No Text Restrictions (include translation if not in English)
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4-8 minutes long
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Must be a world premiere performance (rehearsal read-throughs are acceptable)
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Composer/Composition must have connection to California. Composer born or studied in California, California born poet, etc.
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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.
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Submit a legible, photo-copy ready, score with piano reduction for rehearsal purposes
- including a recording (MIDI, piano, etc.) is strongly encouragedbut not required.
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If text is not in public domain, composer is responsible for including written permission to use it
Selection Process:
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The Music Director/Conductor, Brian Dehn, shall review all scores received.
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A Selection Committee, consisting of members chosen by the Music Director/Conductor and Board, shall review many of the scores received
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The decision of the Music Director/Conductor and Selection Committee will be final.
Winning Composer will be notified by April 11, 2011
Other Items of Interest:
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The winning composition is scheduled to be performed in June of 2011 in the Southern California area. Meistersingers encourages the composer’s attendance and cooperation in media publicity and press coverage.
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As the concert is titled, “The Voice of California”, there needs to be a connection to California.
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The winning composer must provide a final performance score by April 15, 2011.
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Meistersingers shall make 32 copies for the chorus, director, and rehearsal accompanist.
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There are no restrictions according to race, sex, or age.
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A composer may submit more than one piece.
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Meistersingers reserves the right not to select a winning composition and/or award a prize.
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Textual choices of a “profound, serious, or otherwise meaningful nature” are preferred.
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A brief description of Meistersingers, including Mission Statement and type of literature performed, can be found on their website: www.meistersingers.org
Send all Submissions, along with form to: Meistersingers, Inc.
2011 Choral Composition Competition
8941 Atlanta Avenue #187
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
For further information, visit the website or email bdehn@meistersingers.org
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