INDIANAPOLIS – May 21, 2013 – The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces its fifth annual Christmas Carol Commission Competition as part of its commitment to the future of choral music. Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and have not been publicly performed; between 3 and 5 minutes long; written for SATB, mixed adult choir; and may be a cappella or utilize keyboard accompaniment. Text and language are at the discretion of the composer, and should be suitable for a Christmas/holiday performance.

 

Last year’s winner was a work entitled “Still, Still, Still,” by Joey Hoelscher. Recent winners, including the 2009 winning composition, “Lullaby Carol” by Molly Ijames, have been published through EC Schirmer and Beckenhorst.

 

Composers 35 years of age or younger (as of September 16, 2013) who are United States citizens or legal residents may submit one composition via email (pdf) to the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir by September 16, 2013. There is no entry fee for submitted compositions.  A completed submission form must accompany all musical compositions and may be found on the Symphonic Choir’s website www.indychoir.org.

 

Compositions must be submitted electronically as a pdf (8½ x 11 inch format) no later than September 16, 2013 to commission@indychoir.org. Questions may be e-mailed to commission@indychoir.org. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the composition.

 

The winner will be notified by October 11, 2013, and the selected composition will be performed by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at its annual Festival of Carols performances in Indianapolis.  A cash prize of $1,000, plus travel and lodging for the world premiere on either December 8 or 22, 2013, will be awarded to the winning composer. 

 

The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts organization based in Indianapolis, marking its 77th season in 2013-2014. A frequent artistic partner with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic Choir is conducted by Dr. Eric Stark, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and administered by a professional staff. The Symphonic Choir is comprised of nearly 200 singers, auditioned annually, who perform 25 concerts each season reaching in excess of 25,000 persons. Visit www.indychoir.org for more information.