TIMELINE
The deadline for submissions is March 3, 2023.
Finalists will be notified by March 17, 2023 and must submit parts by March 31, 2023.
Reading of the finalist’s scores will occur on April 07, 2023.
The winner will be announced April 14, 2023.
The winning composition will be selected for the June 04, 2023 concert, at The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN.
The CSO reserves the right to choose multiple winners, or no winning selection.
ELIGIBILITY
The work must be a world premiere (the piece should not have been performed previously outside of an academic setting).
Composers may only submit one work. Concerti or works featuring a solo instrumentalist as primary focus of the composition will not be considered at this time.
The work should be between four and twelve (4-12) minutes in performance duration.
Works must be original; any plagiarized works, in whole or part, will be disqualified.
Works that do not follow all guidelines may be disqualified.
There is a cash prize ($1,000 USD) for the winning composer, who must attend the concert and minimum of two rehearsals including the dress rehearsal the day of the concert.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All materials should be submitted electronically via email to columbusorchestra@gmail.com.
Score, fully realized (no piano reductions), in PDF format.
Link to recording of submitted work (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.). MIDI is acceptable.
One (1) current curriculum vitae that includes applicant’s current address, telephone number, and email address.
Deadline for submissions is March 3, 2023.
Deadline 3 March 2023
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