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2008 choral composition competition of the Cincinnati Camerata

Prize: $500 and performance in May, 2008

Entry fee: $30.00 US.
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Receive deadline: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Submission criteria:

• Original composition for 4 to 6 part mixed choir; a cappella or with up to five instruments one of which may be keyboard; no electronics.


• Five to eight minutes long


• Not previously performed in Ohio or Greater Cincinnati


• Anonymous submission:
  
  
  
  • Remove all names and identifying marks (tape and white out are acceptable)
  
  
  • Include a sealed envelope with your name, address, email and phone number.
  
  
  • The name of the work should be on the outside of the envelope.
  
  


• Submit a performance score.


• Recordings or realizations on CD are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged.


• Electronic submission (i.e. via email) is not permitted.


• Include in the envelope written permission to use the text. If the text is public domain include confirming information to support this.


• Do not send original scores or only copies.


• There are no restrictions with respect to race, sex, age or residency.


• The text may be in any language.


• A composer may submit only one piece.

More Details:

• The winning composition will be performed on the Cincinnati Camerata Spring Concert in May, 2008 and may be performed at other times.


• The Cincinnati Camerata reserves the right to not award a prize.


• The winning composer must provide a final score and part set by March 31, 2008. The Camerata will make up to 40 copies for use by the chorus.


• Members of the Cincinnati Camerata, Music Under Construction, and the judging panel are prohibited from entering this contest.

Send all submissions to:

For further information email CamerataMusicUnderConstruction.com

Be sure to include text permission as applicable and entry fee!