Composers are asked to submit two scores in PDF format, along with links to a Sound Cloud recording (midi is acceptable), or a recording hosted by any other platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc).
The submissions will be judged in two rounds: preliminary round judged by the Zodiac Trio and final round judged by an international jury, and will use a points-based system. 10 composer finalists will be selected and published on the competition website by March 15th, 2022. Final winners will be announced on April 26th, 2022
ENTRANCE FEE:
January 15th, 2022 – $35 USD Early Bird
March 1sr, 2022 – $50 USD
DEADLINE AND SCHEDULE:
Finalists will be announced by March 15th, 2022
Composition finalists virtual concert – March 26th, 2022
Winners will be announced by March 26th, 2022
PRIZES1st Prize:
• $750 Cash Prize
•Commission to write a work (up to 10 min) for the Zodiac Trio or its individual membersin any combination of clarinet/violin/piano
• A minimum of two performances:
1. A performance at the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival in France
2. Performance in New York during a mutual agreed upon
time.
•Professional Audio/Video recording of the performance
• Diploma & Trophy
2nd Prize:
• $300CashPrize
&Diploma
• Professional Audio/Video recording of a work of the composer’s choosing
3rd Prize:
• Diploma
The winning composer will be invited to write a work (up to 10 minutes) for the Zodiac Trio, or its members, and will be premiered at the Zodiac Music Academy & Festival. The festival will not provide airfare for the winning composer, however, should the composer choose to attend the performance, the festival will provide meals and accommodations during the duration of the composer’s stay (maximum 3 days). The winning piece will also be performed at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City, NY. No travel expenses will be provided for this performance. Exact date will be discussed with the winning composer to allow enough time to complete the work.
Deadline 1 March 2022
Website zodiaccompetition.com
