Contest and Calls - Meistersingers presents its 2nd Annual Choral Composition Competition

Title	Meistersingers presents its 2nd Annual Choral Composition Competition
URL	http://www.meistersingers.org
Contacts	bdehn@meistersingers.org
Meistersingers presents its 2nd Annual Choral Composition Competition Postmark Deadline: September 1, 2006 Prize: * $1,000.00 and at least two performances by Meistersingers * Archival recording for winner?s use toward publishing * Possible commercial recording by Meistersingers There is no entry fee Submission Guidelines: * Original Composition for 4-8 part a cappella choir (further divisi possible/range is not an issue) * Sacred, Christmas Related Text (include translation if not in English) * 4-8 minutes long * Composer must be U.S. Born (Composer may reside anywhere) * Preferential consideration for new works as outlined below: World Premiere; followed by, United States Premier; then Western United States Premiere (minimum requirement) * Anonymous Submission - Remove all names (except poet, if necessary) and identifying marks; - Provide a sealed envelope containing your name, address, email, the title and performance history of the piece (if applicable), and phone number. * Submit a legible, photo-copy ready, score with piano reduction for rehearsal purposes - Recording of any kind (MIDI, piano, etc.) is strongly encouraged but not required. * If text is not in public domain, composer is responsible for including written permission to use it Selection Process: * The Music Director/Conductor shall review all scores received. * A Selection Committee, consisting of members chosen by the Music Director/Conductor and Board, shall review many of the scores received * The decision of the Music Director/Conductor and Selection Committee will be final. * CLARIFICATION OF 2006 COMPETITION: This concert will feature Christmas choral literature of American composers. Winning Composer will be notified by October 1, 2006 Other Items of Interest: * The winning composition is scheduled to be performed in December of 2006 in the Southern California area. Meistersingers encourages the composer?s attendance and cooperation in media publicity and press coverage. * The winning composer must provide a final performance score by November 1st, 2006. * Meistersingers shall make 42 copies for the chorus, director, and rehearsal accompanist. * There are no restrictions according to race, sex, age, or residency. * Text may be in any language, however, see ?Selection? Addendum above. * If materials are desired to be returned, please enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. * A composer may submit more than one piece. * Meistersingers reserves the right not to select a winning composition and/or award a prize. * Meistersingers retains discretion and the sole performance and recording rights for the winning piece for the 2006 calendar year. * A brief description of Meistersingers, including Mission Statement and type of literature performed,can be found on their website: http://www.meistersingers.org Send all Submissions to: Meistersingers, Inc. 2006 Choral Composition Competition 326 N. Harwood St. Orange, CA 92866 For further information, email: bdehn@meistersingers.org

Meistersingers presents its 2nd Annual Choral Composition Competition
Postmark Deadline: September 1, 2006

Prize:
* $1,000.00 and at least two performances by Meistersingers
* Archival recording for winner?s use toward publishing
* Possible commercial recording by Meistersingers

There is no entry fee

Submission Guidelines:

* Original Composition for 4-8 part a cappella choir (further
divisi possible/range is not an issue)
* Sacred, Christmas Related Text (include translation if not in
English)
* 4-8 minutes long
* Composer must be U.S. Born (Composer may reside anywhere)
* Preferential consideration for new works as outlined below:
World Premiere; followed by,
United States Premier; then
Western United States Premiere (minimum requirement)
* Anonymous Submission
- Remove all names (except poet, if necessary) and identifying
marks;
- Provide a sealed envelope containing your name, address, email,
the title and performance history of the piece (if applicable), and
phone number.
* Submit a legible, photo-copy ready, score with piano reduction
for rehearsal purposes
- Recording of any kind (MIDI, piano, etc.) is strongly
encouraged but not required.
* If text is not in public domain, composer is responsible for
including written permission to use it

Selection Process:

* The Music Director/Conductor shall review all scores received.
* A Selection Committee, consisting of members chosen by the Music
Director/Conductor and Board, shall review many of the scores received
* The decision of the Music Director/Conductor and Selection
Committee will be final.
* CLARIFICATION OF 2006 COMPETITION: This concert will feature
Christmas choral literature of American composers.

Winning Composer will be notified by October 1, 2006

Other Items of Interest:

* The winning composition is scheduled to be performed in December
of 2006 in the Southern California area. Meistersingers encourages
the composer?s attendance and cooperation in media publicity and
press coverage.
* The winning composer must provide a final performance score by
November 1st, 2006.
* Meistersingers shall make 42 copies for the chorus, director, and
rehearsal accompanist.
* There are no restrictions according to race, sex, age, or residency.
* Text may be in any language, however, see ?Selection? Addendum
above.
* If materials are desired to be returned, please enclose a Self
Addressed Stamped Envelope.
* A composer may submit more than one piece.
* Meistersingers reserves the right not to select a winning
composition and/or award a prize.
* Meistersingers retains discretion and the sole performance and
recording rights for the winning piece for the 2006 calendar year.
* A brief description of Meistersingers, including Mission
Statement and type of literature performed,can be found on their
website: http://www.meistersingers.org

Send all Submissions to:

Meistersingers, Inc.
2006 Choral Composition Competition
326 N. Harwood St.
Orange, CA 92866

For further information, email: bdehn@meistersingers.org