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OPPORTUNITIES 2013 Harvey Gaul Composition Competition Hanson Institute for American Music of the seeks original, unpublished 8-10 minute scores Eastman School of Music are sponsoring two for multi-movement works for brass septet competitions for young composers: (2 trumpets/cornets/flugelhorns, 2 horns in established in memory of Pittsburgh composer F, 2 trombones, and 1 tuba) for their annual and conductor Harvey Gaul, Director of Music an award of $1,000 and a performance on Composition Contest for Brass Chamber at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside a Society for Chamber Music in Rochester Music. Composer's original material written for (PA) for many years in the 1920s and '30s. concert. The composition to be scored for full another complement and adapted for brass Following Gaul's sudden death in 1945, the brass quintet (2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba is acceptable.  Prizes include $2,000, $1,000 "Friends of Harvey Gaul" was established to, or bass trombone).  This competition is open and $500 cash awards, performances during "perpetuate the name and remembrance to undergraduate and graduate students at a the July 2013 Brass Chamber Music Workshop, of the humanitarianism of Harvey Gaul, the college or university located in New York State. held in Arcata, CA and possible publication. furtherance of music and other arts, and Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013 the promotion of musical education and award of $500 and performance on a Society appreciation." for Chamber Music in Rochester concert. This competition is open to students enrolled in The Harvey Gaul competition was The winner receives a $6,000 commission 1)  A college level competition with 2) a high school level competition with an from The Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, to State. 2015 season. The winner will be announced in Spring 2013. Honorable Mentions may be in duration. Applicants should submit three awarded at the discretion of the judges and (3) scores and a stamped self-addressed post will also be considered for future performances. card to confirm receipt of themanuscripts. Deadline: Jan. 1, 2013 Composers may submit only one work. Website:  pnme.org/HarveyGaul/HarveyGaul Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013 Contact: contactpnme@gmail.com Contact: info@chambermusicrochester.org + + + grades 9–12 at a school located in New York be premiered during the ensemble's 2014 or Website: humboldt.edu/brass/compcontest + + + Compositions may be up to 15 minutes Website: chambermusicrochester.org + + + The Society for Chamber Music in Rochester Young Composer Competitions 3rd Annual Morningside College Choral Composition Contest Seeks short, unpublished secular or sacred scores for mixed choir (SATB), unaccompanied or with keyboard accompaniment, "suitable for public high school," for their 3rd Annual Morningside College Choral Composition Contest. Cash awards and performances by high school choirs in concert April 14, 2013, in Sioux City, IA.  Selected composers required to attend (travel stipend provided). Deadline: Feb. 6, 2013 chamber music in New York State, the Society The Humboldt State University Brass Chamber Music Workshop Annual Composition Contest for Brass Chamber Music for Chamber Music in Rochester and the To encourage the composition of The HSU Brass Chamber Music Workshop Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. offers digital editions of Pan Pipes as an alternative to receiving the traditional printed version of the magazine. Contact:  Tim Watson watson@morningside.edu Website:  http://webs.morningside.edu/music/ ChoralComposition.htm PAN PIPES DIGITAL EDITION This high-quality, environmentally friendly version of Pan Pipes features articles hyperlinked from the table of contents, allowing readers to move quickly through the edition to find their favorite articles. Each page can be enlarged up to 400%, which can eliminate the need for a cumbersome large-print edition of Pan Pipes in many cases. Signing up for the digital edition of Pan Pipes is easy! Send your request in an e-mail with your name and address to nh@sai-national.org. sai-national.org FALL 2012 PAN PIPES 47

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