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Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic 2008-09 Composition Competition
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Jun 19, 2009 06:26 PDT
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Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic 2008-09 Composition Competition
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic (WMP) is a 60-70 musician orchestra that performs in Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia (www.wmpa.us). The Philharmonic will conduct a composition competition during its 2009-10 concert season. The ultimate purpose of this competition will be to select an outstanding composer and to then showcase two of his/her major works during the next concert season (2010-11). From compositions submitted this summer, one composition from each of three different composers will be selected. The selected compositions will be performed during the February concert series of the regular 2009-10 concert season. A jury consisting of Philharmonic musicians, and audience and Board members will select one winner. WMP will then perform two major works by the winning composer during the 2010-11 concert season.
Eligibility
The competition is open to composers of any age from the Mid-Atlantic States (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, and WV). Compositions are to be received not later than July 31, 2009. Winners will be selected and notified not later than August 31.
2009-10 Criteria for Competing Compositions
A composition for symphony orchestra (not a concerto) must conform to the following:
* 8 to 12 minutes in length (an existing movement of a larger work is acceptable)
* Employ the following instrumentation
Minimum instrumentation: 2, 2, 2, 2 - 2, 2, 3, 0 - timpani, 1 percussion
Maximum instrumentation: 2 flutes+piccolo, 2 oboes+English horn, 2 clarinets+bass clarinet, 2 bassoons+contrabassoon - 4, 3, 3, 1 - timpani, 4 percussion, harp, keyboard
* Employ only standard acoustical instruments (no tape or digital recordings, etc.)
The applicant must have already completed two major works (not concerti) that can be performed in the 2010-11 season. A major work is considered to have at least the minimum instrumentation given above, and be not less than 15 minutes in length.
A Submission must be received no later than July 31, 2009 and include:
* Three copies of the score
* A midi recording or actual performance recording
* A written certification and waiver that is provided below
* An SASE for return of materials
* An information sheet with the work's title, composer's name, address, telephone, and email.
Please send submission to the following address:
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
PO Box 120
Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0120
Additional contact information:
Phone: 703-799-8229
Fax: 703-360-7391
Email: wm-@earthlink.net
Web: www.wmpamusic.org
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic 2008-09 Composition Competition
I ______________________________, hereby certify that I have previously completed two major works as defined in the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic's 2009-10 Criteria for Competing Compositions.
I will supply the score and all instrumental parts for a performance of my music in 2009-10, and if I win the competition, in 2010-11, for free.
I hereby waive any restrictions in the use of my name and likeness in connection with the 2009-10 competition, and if I win the competition, the 2010-11 performances.
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