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 $25.00 entry fee
Submission Guidelines:
• Complete Competition Submission Form (can be downloaded from www.meistersingers.org)
• Original Composition for 4-8 part a cappella choir (further divisi possible/range is not an issue)
• No Text Restrictions (include translation if not in English)
• 4-8 minutes long
• Must be a world premiere performance (rehearsal read-throughs are acceptable)
• No restriction on nationality
• Anonymous Submission
o Remove all names (except poet, if necessary) and identifying marks;
o Provide a sealed envelope containing your name, address, email, the title and performance history of the piece (if applicable), and phone number.
• Submit a legible, photo-copy ready, score with piano reduction for rehearsal purposes
o including a recording (MIDI, piano, etc.) is strongly encouraged but not required.
• If text is not in public domain, composer is responsible for including written permission to use it
Selection Process:
• The Music Director/Conductor shall review all scores received.
• A Selection Committee, consisting of members chosen by the Music Director/Conductor and Board, shall review many of the scores received
• The decision of the Music Director/Conductor and Selection Committee will be final.
Winning Composer will be notified by March 15, 2010
Other Items of Interest:
• The winning composition is scheduled to be performed in June of 2010 in the Southern California area. Meistersingers encourages the composer's attendance and cooperation in media publicity and press coverage.
• The winning composer must provide a final performance score by April 1st, 2010.
• Meistersingers shall make 32 copies for the chorus, director, and rehearsal accompanist.
• There are no restrictions according to race, sex, or age.
• Text may be in any language, however, see "Selection" Addendum above.
• If materials are desired to be returned, please enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
• A composer may submit more than one piece.
• Meistersingers reserves the right not to select a winning composition and/or award a prize.
• Textual choices of a "profound, serious, or otherwise meaningful nature" are preferred.
• A brief description of Meistersingers, including Mission Statement and type of literature performed, can be found on their website: www.meistersingers.org
Application
• Download the application for the competition (found at www.meistersingers.org), complete it fully and submit it before the deadline.
Send all Submissions to:
Meistersingers, Inc.
2010 Choral Composition Competition
8941 Atlanta Avenue #187
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
For further information, email: bdehn@meistersingers.org