OVERVIEW

The League of Composers/ISCM US Section announces its annual composers’ competition. One winner will be selected and will receive an award of $500 (US) and possible performance in New York City. Up to five finalists may also be selected. The winning piece and all five finalists will be submitted to represent the US in the ISCM World Music Days Competition.

THIS YEAR

The 2010 League of Composers Competition is open to all US composers. There are no stylistic limitations. Works must be between 5 and 20 minutes in length, though closer to 10 minutes is encouraged. The piece may be for solo instrument, small ensemble, or any combination up to a chamber orchestra.

The work may have one soloist (instrument or vocal) but no chorus. Works with additional media, and/or electronic components will be considered as well. All compositions utilizing texts must show proof of all necessary copyright permissions.

We can accept up to three pieces per composer. Each piece requires its own upload & PayPal fee.

The judges will select one winner, and zero to several finalists for our competition. The winner will be announced within a few months of the competition deadline.

In addition, the judges will select up to six works to submit to as the National Section submissions to the ISCM 2011 World Music Days, which will be held in Zagreb, Croatia, Aril 7 to 17th, 2011 as part of the local festival, 26th Music Biennale Zagreb. The ISCM website gives all the details on the submission guidelines: http://www.iscm.org/ The website also details how to make an individual submission, directly (for a fee).

Next Entry Deadline: April 12, 2010