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2019 Contest Guidelines

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Click Here to Download the 2019 Welcome Christmas Guidelines and Application

2019 Contest Guidelines

  • World premiere: No prior performance of submitted work.
  • Original carol: No arrangements or new settings of existing tunes.
  • 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 chorus with violin (no additional accompanying instruments allowed).
  • Duration: 3-4 minutes. Compositions longer than 4 minutes in length will not be reviewed.
  • 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.

Submission Requirements

  • Signed and completed application form
  • One full score including duration
  • One copy of the violin 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 Saturday, June 15, 2019. Submissions sent by fax or email 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 G. Phillip Shoultz, III.  Note: American Composers Forum and VocalEssence reserve the right not to make an award.

Notification

Composers will be notified by late July 2019.

For more information about this program contact:

William J. Lackey, Vice President of Programs
wlackey@composersforum.org

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