Vanguard Premieres Choral Composition Contest 2010

Composers with a unique creative voice and clear compositional ability are invited to participate in the Vanguard Premieres Choral Composition Contest 2010. Winning compositions in the General and Emerging Composers Categories will be premiered by Vanguard Voices, a 70-voice, mixed adult community choir based in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A.

Awards
• Winning compositions: $1,000 plus up to $500 travel stipend
• Honorable mention compositions: $200

Overview of Composition Requirements
• Mixed chorus (SATB) a cappella or accompanied (piano/organ, brass, and/or percussion)
• Original, unpublished, no previous public performance
• Detailed Guidelines and Entry Form (PDF)
• Vanguard Voices Website

Deadline for Receipt of Entries: April 16, 2010
We would appreciate your assistance in making this information available to your students and colleagues. Thank you.