Composers whose work is selected will receive:
• At least 1 performances of the winning work(s) during the Calliope’s Call concerts in Boston, MA in Spring, 2021 (if in-person concerts are not possible due to the global pandemic, the concert will be streamed online)
• An audio and video recording of the performances
• Advertising on our social media outlets, Calliope’s Call website, and in our newsletter
Guidelines:
-Texts selected for use in composition submission must be written by a Black writer or poet.
We are looking for submissions that should fit the theme I, too, sing America. This theme is meant to celebrate the Black experience in America and give voice to under-represented perspectives during a time when these voices need to be heard.
– Submitted works must be for any combination of soprano, tenor, baritone, and piano, and can be written for solo voice, duet, or trio (STB). Works that feature other instruments besides piano cannot be considered at this time.
– Works for duo or trio will be given priority and applicants are encouraged to submit works for more than one voice if possible.
– Works may be a cappella or with piano.
– Works must be no longer than 10’ in duration. Longer works may be submitted as long as there is a possibility to excerpt portions or movements of the piece.
– Please only submit original art songs; excerpts of operatic works will not be considered.
– Submissions from any composer, regardless of age, race, or citizenship, are welcome.
Restrictions:
– Compositions may not require electronics of any kind. Our venues are not able to support electronic set-ups;
– Limit 1 work per $15 application fee.
– Applicants may submit up to 3 applications:
2 works for $25 application fee
3 works for $30 application fee
Each composer must submit:
– A legible score and parts of professional quality;
– An application form to include the composer’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, a 250-word biography, and a 200-word explanation of how their work fits the theme of social justice;
-A digital recording of the work. MIDI realizations are acceptable;
– A $15 application fee via PayPal.
Deadline:
All materials must be received by February 1, 2021 and applicants will be notified by e-mail no later than March 1, 2021 as to the outcome of the competition.
For further information or questions, please email evanleontis@calliopescall.org
Deadline 1 February 2021
Website calliopescall.org
