1st Prize:
• $500 Cash Prize & Commission
• Performances in Nice, France & New York, USA
• Professional Audio/Video Recording
2nd Prize:
• $250 Cash Prize
•Professional Audio/Video Recording*
10 Selected Finalists will be featured in an online on April 10, 2021
All composers are invited to join Moving Music Forward – a non-profit initiative that premieres short solo works on YouTube during the COVID pandemic.
Interested applicants are invited to submit an online application, along with a short biography (250 word maximum) and two (2) scores in PDF format, along with links to a SoundCloud recording (midi is acceptable).
The submissions will be judged in two rounds: preliminary and final, and will use a points-based system. 10 composer finalists will be selected and published on the competition website by April 1st, 2020.
Final winners will be announced on April 15th, 2020 via email and will be posted on the competition website.
Application Process:
Interested applicants are invited to submit an online application, along with a short biography (250 word maximum) and a minimum of two (2) contrasting video samples, with a total viewing time not to exceed 30 minutes. Videos should be unedited, and offer a single continuous shot. Videos should be uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo or any other online video hosting service, and links sent as part of the application.
Composers are asked to submit two (2) scores in PDF format, along with links to a SoundCloud recording (midi is acceptable).
To apply: \www.zodiaccompetition.com (scroll to bottom for application link)
Selection Process:
The submissions will be judged in two rounds: preliminary and final, and will use a points-based system. 10 soloist and 10 composer finalists will be selected and published on the competition website by April 1st, 2020.
Final winners will be announced on April 15th, 2020 via email and will be posted on the competition website.
Application Deadline & Entrance Fee:
Application deadline is March 15th, 2021. The application fee is $55 US.
Early application deadline is February 1st, 2021. The application fee is $35.
In an effort to extend this opportunity to the widest possible pool of artists from all backgrounds and countries, and fully understanding that the current COVID situation has had devastating impact on many artists’ financial situation, we offer a fee-waiver program for applicants whose financial situation does not allow them to afford the application fee. Potential applicants in such situations should email contactus@competition.com explaining your case to the committee in order to apply for a waiver.
February 15, 2021 – Early Application Deadline
March 15, 2021 – Final Application Deadline
April 1, 2021 – Finalists Announced
April 10, 2021 – Virtual Concert Featuring Finalists in the Composition Category
April 15th, 2021 – Winners Announced
Deadline 15 March 2021
Website zodiaccompetition.com
