"Tutti" Denison University New Music Festival, deadline August 15, 2010
Denison University announces its 4th New Music Festival will be held from March 3-5, 2011, with featured composer Chen Yi. We are also proud to have Brave New Works new music ensemble, Chris Kim, director, and percussionist Chris Froh as guest artists and encourage submissions for chamber ensemble (fl, cl, 2 vn, va, vc, pn, hp, female voice, conductor) and solo percussion respectively. Composes may submit up to two works, for the ensembles above or for any combination of the following: fl, ob, cl, bsn, sax, hn, tpt, tbn, pf, perc, SATB voices, vn, va, vc, db, SATB chamber choir, symphonic orchestra, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, bluegrass ensemble, or Balinese gamelan, angklung.
Submissions of electro-acoustic music are also welcomed, including pieces for live electronics, acoustic soloist or ensemble and electronics, or playback alone. ADAT and CD playback, a Mac Pro Tower, and various keyboards and synthesizers are available. There is no established limit on duration but feasibility of performance will be a consideration. Composers may provide their own performers and should indicate such with their submission. Attendance at the conference is required of all composers whose works will be performed.
Postmark deadline: August 15, 2010. Composers may submit up to two works for consideration. Please submit your pieces electronically. The preferred file formats are PDF for the score and MP3 for the recording. Please include a separate document with: 1) your contact information (name, address, phone number, email and a short bio); 2) a list of submitted works with durations, program notes, and any technical requirements, especially for electro-acoustic works); and 3) whether or not you would be able to provide performers. We request that you use a service such as yousendit.com (which is free) to send links for your submissions to the email address: TuttiNewMusic@denison.edu. Please do not email the score and recording directly to us.
All composers whose compositions have been selected will be notified by November 15, 2010. For further information or any questions, please contact Ching-chu Hu at (740) 587-5761 or e-mail: TuttiNewMusic@denison.edu. Webpage: http://www.denison.edu/music.