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OPPORTUNITIES Loughborough University Choral Composition Competition (England) To mark the beginning of the 2012 London Olympics, Loughborough University is holding a competition for both established and emerging composers. A new choral work for the University Choir to perform with piano accompaniment during May 2012. The winning composition will be between 20 - 30 mins, and will be an uplifting celebratory piece for SATB chorus, in the tradition of great classical or pop anthems, with piano accom (or orchestral/ band with piano reduction). Words should be in public domain (ie not subject to copyright restrictions) or created for the composition. It should celebrate Loughborough's sporting tradition and success, along with the spirit of endeavor, fun and friendship that characterizes the student experience. Website: arts.lboro.ac.uk/document.php?o=69 Deadline: August 31, 2011 Serocki Composers Competition (Poland) Compositions for symphony orchestra with conductor. Max. orchestration: 2222/4200/perc (1)/strings (12.10.7.6.4). No tape or electronics. Can have been performed and awarded, but not published. 10 - 16 mins. Prizes of $5,500, $3,500, and $1,800 (approximate US) plus performance and broadcast in Nov. 2011. Composer provides all performance materials. Anon entry. Entry fee $75 (approximate US). Contact: ptmw@epistola.pl Website: www.ptmw.art.pl Deadline: Sept.1, 2011 Adirondack Baroque Consort (US) Adirondack Baroque Consort, based in Albany, NY, are celebrating their 50th anniversary. An international competition to choose two recorder quartets, written for 3 recorders, keyboard, and optional percussion. Should contain 3 - 5 movements and be of intermediate difficulty so that in the future, non-professional groups could find them attainable. The two winning entries will be premiered in 2012 and will be published. Website: abconsort.org/abconsort/ competition.html Deadline: Sept. 1, 2011 Alienor International Harpsichord Composition Competition (US) Purpose: to encourage the composition of music for harpsichord. Category 1: a solo harpsichord composition for students or amateurs, using Bartok's Mikrokosmos as inspiration. Three or more pieces of total duration 6 - 10 mins. Suitable for non-professionals. Category 2: Harpsichord with one singer and one acoustic instrument (modern or period). Not more than 10 mins. May be for professionals. If text is not in public domain must have received permission to set. Anon entry. No electronics or prerecorded media. Must have been written in last 10 years. Need entry form. A number of finalists will receive prizes of $600 or $800 at final concert. Contact: submissions2010@harpsichord now.org Website: harpsichord-now.org Deadline: Sept. 15,2011 Takemitsu Composition Award (Japan) For composers up to 35 years. A composition for orchestra (not concerto). Prize of $35,000 (approximate US). The composer will be invited to the performance. Send 2 bound copies of score and application form. Website: operacity.jp Deadline: Sept. 30, 2011 Mompou International Award for Young Composers (Barcelona) Composers under 35 years. Work for classical guitar duet. Recommend 12 - 20 mins. Must not have been previously performed, published, or disseminated. Prize of approximately $7,000 US and performance. Send 6 copies of score. Need application form. Anon entry. Website: jmbarcelona.com Deadline: Sept. 30, 2011 + + + Maud Powell Socaiety Partnering with SAI, the Maud Powell Society has created several valuable resources. Signature is an online magazine featuring the contributions and achievements of women in classical music worldwide, published by The Maud Powell Society for Music and Education. Both contemporary and historical figures are featured. A special children's corner makes each issue exciting, fun, and interesting to all ages. Backed by an international lineup of writers, Signature brings to light the achievements of women as composers, performers, conductors, educators, patrons, music historians, musicologists. The latest edition of Signature is now available at maudpowell.org/signature. Maud Powell's Favorites, a four-volume publication of the violin transcriptions of Maud Powell, is available for teachers and students alike. Visit the organization's website to receive more information and access past issues. SAI PHILANTHROPIES INC. INTER-AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Deadline: Sept. 1, 2011 A triennial competition for composers In addition to their judging responsibilities, established in 1948, the Inter-American Music the composer-judges each write a work to be Awards are open to composers residing in published in the Sigma Alpha Iota IAMA series. North, Central and South America, with no Current or former students of either of the age limit. The 2012 composer-judges are SAI announced judges are ineligible to apply. Member Laureate Linda Robbins Coleman and National Arts Associate John Heins. piece for strings and optional piano, for up to This triennium's composition category is a five performers (trio, quartet, piano trio, piano quartet) that can be played by high-school students. The winning composer will receive a $2,500 cash award. The work will be published by C. F. Peters Corporation and premiered at the 2012 Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention in Atlanta. Website: sai-national.org sai-national.org SUMMER 2011 PAN PIPES 17

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