2012 Welcome Christmas Carol Contest Guidelines

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2012 Contest Guidelines

•    World premiere: No prior performance of submitted work.
•    Eligibility: Composers of all ages whose permanent residence is North America.
•    Form: Carol (defined as a strophic song, which may or may not have refrains, that is associated with Christmas)
•    Voicing: SATB with concert C flute (no other instruments can be included).
•    Duration: Maximum of 3 minutes.
•    Text: Sacred or secular, medieval to present, appropriate for concert setting; Christmas or seasonal winter themes accepted.  Proof of public domain or author’s written permission for use of text is required.

Who may apply

•    Composers of all ages; experience writing for voice and/or choirs is beneficial.
•    Applicants do not need to be members of ACF to apply.  However, if selected, the composer is expected to be a member for a one-year period.  (For membership information visit www.composersforum.org or call 651/228-1407).

Submission Requirements

•    Signed and completed application form
•    One full score including duration
•    One copy of concert (soprano) flute part
•    A biography not to exceed one page
•    Program notes not to exceed one page (optional)
•    Document giving permission or status for use of text
•    Optional: If you would like your materials returned, please enclose a check (payable to American Composers Forum) in the amount of $5.00 to cover return postage.  Please do not include stamps or SASEs.
•    Please DO NOT SEND RECORDINGS.

Deadline

Postmarked on or before August 3, 2012.
Faxes will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Applications and scores will be screened for completeness by ACF staff.  Final selection and programming decisions will be made by VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor Sigrid Johnson.  Note: American Composers Forum and VocalEssence reserve the right not to make an award.

Notification

Composers will be notified by late September 2012.

For more information about this program contact:
Claire Tiller, American Composers Forum
651-251-2842