Composers of any age, nationality, and educational background may enter. Composers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color, as well as women and gender non-binary composers, are strongly encouraged to apply. Previous winners of this award are ineligible.
Entries may be scored for one to five performers plus conductor. Performers shall be drawn from the core instrumentation of the ensemble Ninth Planet (one player each):
flute/piccolo/alto flute/bass flute
clarinet/bass clarinet
trombone
electric guitar
piano
violin
cello
double bass
Scoring may include one or two instruments not listed above, including voice(s) and electronics, but must include at least one member of the core instrumentation. Examples: a string quartet is eligible, as is a trio for flute, viola and harp. A duo for oboe and French horn is not eligible, nor is a work for voice and harpsichord.
There is no limit to piece length. Composers may submit more than one work.
Submit your score(s) and an ANONYMOUS .pdf and streaming audio link (such as SoundCloud or Dropbox) of each score through the submission form at https://www.ninthplanetmusic.org/ettelson.html. Submitted .pdf’s and audio links must be free of names and identifying marks (including composer, dedicatee, performer, and publisher names). A non-refundable entry fee of $25 USD for one work and $20 for each additional work is due on submission. NOTE: If the $25 entry-fee poses a significant barrier to entering the competition, please contact ettelson@ninthplanetmusic.org
Entries must be received by December 15, 2022 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be announced during March 2023. You may reach us at ettelson@ninthplanetmusic.org if you have any questions.
Deadline 15 December 2022
Website ninthplanetmusic.org
