Submissions are due by December 31, 2021.
OVERVIEW
Composers of any age or nationality are invited to submit scores for one or both of ICEBERG’s upcoming concerts featuring Decoda Ensemble (https://www.decodamusic.org). Up to four winning composers (at least one for each concert) will be selected to have their works performed as part of Spring 2022 season at Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City. There are no restrictions on the works submitted – pieces may have been previously performed, recorded, and/or awarded. In keeping with ICEBERG’s mission of promoting stylistic diversity, composers are encouraged to submit their music regardless of compositional style – anything from pop songs to works of new complexity are welcome, and will be considered equally.
The name of ICEBERG and Decoda’s Spring 2022 concerts is “The Peace Chronicles.” All submitted scores should reflect, in some way, the general theme of “peace.”
The winning work(s) for Concert No. 1 will be performed on April 1, 2022. The winning work(s) for Concert No. 2 will be performed on May 13, 2022. These performances will take place at Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City.
DURATION GUIDELINES
Submitted pieces may be no longer than 12 minutes in duration. There is no minimum duration.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Composers may submit:
A) One (1) score for performance on Concert No. 1
B) One (1) score for performance on Concert No. 2
Or,
C) Two (2) scores, one suitable for each concert.
INSTRUMENTATION (Concert No. 1)
Flute (+ Piccolo)
Oboe
Clarinet in B-Flat (+ Bass Clarinet)
Bassoon
Piano
(Subsets of this instrumentation will be considered. Works which involve electronics will be considered).
INSTRUMENTATION (Concert No. 2)
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Piano
(Subsets of this instrumentation will be considered. Works which involve electronics will be considered).
HOW TO SUBMIT
Complete the submission form at https://www.icebergnewmusic.com/call-for-scores. Please make sure that all links to scores/audio remain active until January 30, 2022.
Pay the $8 (one score) or $15 (two scores) submission fee by selecting the appropriate button. Submissions will not be considered unless the fee is paid. If you are unable to pay the fee due to financial hardship, please see below.
ADJUDICATION
The winning compositions will be selected by a panel which includes ICEBERG composers and performers from our partner ensembles. Winners will be notified by email before January 30, 2022. Winning composers must be prepared to promptly supply parts and other performance materials for their selected compositions. Composers are not required to attend the performance (although we hope they will). ICEBERG New Music can not provide any financial assistance for travel expenses.
QUESTIONS / FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
If you have questions, please email icebergnewmusic@gmail.com or visit https://www.icebergnewmusic.com/contact. If you are unable to pay the submission fee due to financial hardship, please contact us and we will make accommodations for you. ICEBERG New Music is committed to providing opportunities for all composers, regardless of economic circumstances.
PAST WINNERS
2019-20
Lucy McKnight (Los Angeles, CA)
Jug Markovic (Belgrade, Serbia)
2018-19
Donna McKevitt (London, England)
Charles Peck (Philadelphia, PA)
Amy Brandon (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
2017-18
Peter Knell (Los Angeles, CA)
Camilo Mendez (Cambridge, MA)
2016-17
Nicole Murphy (Australia)
Heather Stebbins (Boston, MA)
Deadline 31 December 2021
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