Tuesday, August 3, 2010

'Living Composers Score Program' of 'Chicago Modern Orchestra Project'



[Renee' Baker, Artistic Director, Chicago Modern Orchestra Project]

Barbara Wright-Pryor is President of the Chicago Music Association, Branch No. 1, NANM Inc., and Classical Music Critic for The Chicago Crusader. She sends us this announcement:

CHICAGO MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT
Renee' Baker, Artistic Director
Living Composers Score Program 2010-12

Chicago Modern Orchestra Project is soliciting new compositions. Instrumentation may include any combination of instruments: strings, winds, brass or percussion. Works may be for full ensemble or any size smaller projects. Duos, trios and quartets are certainly desired.

Please submit written score w/recording (if recording is available).

DEADLINE IS NO LONGER APPLICABLE..SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED YEAR ROUND.

All scores will be retained in the library of CMOP for future performance considerations. Composers may submit numerous scores for consideration. All genres are welcome.

Scores may be manuscript, of graphic nature or computer generated.
All forms of notation are welcome. Students may apply.

*There will be 6-7 scores officially accepted to be presented during the 2011-2012 season.
Presented works during that season will carry presenting fee, to be paid by CMOP, of $300.

Please submit:
1. score (2 copies) Please indicate title, instrumentation, length of work and performance instructions when appropriate on separate sheet attached to score
2. recording if available of submitted score (only CD's please, clearly marked with composition title and composer's name)
3. resume'/bio
4. composer's artist statement.
5. short application (below)

No materials will be returned.

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Application:
CHICAGO MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT
Living Composers Score Program

Name
Address
City/State
Email/phone
Tell us about the genesis of your work:

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Please mail all submissions to:
Chicago Modern Orchestra Project
Living Composers Score Program
425 Callery Drive
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490
Attn: Renee' Baker





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