The Omaha Symphony announces its New Music Symposium with William Bolcom. The Omaha Symphony New Music Symposium, held in Omaha, Nebraska May 30 – June 1, 2012, is designed to provide vital enrichment experiences for young composers. The Symposium will consist of reading sessions by a professional orchestra and the opportunity to work directly with master composer William Bolcom, Omaha Symphony Music Director Thomas Wilkins, and teams of musicians from the Omaha Symphony. The event will culminate in a formal public performance.

Based upon a Call for Scores for original works for chamber orchestra, four composers will be selected to participate. Each winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize and the opportunity to participate in the Symposium, which includes a public performance.

Scores must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2012 to be considered.

Composers must be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university degree program and must have been born after January 1, 1977, to enter the competition. Applicants must be residents of the United States.

For complete symposium details, please visit www.omahasymphony.org or contact T. Adam Goos at 402.342.3836 x107 or agoos@omahasymphony.org, or download the attached symposium packet.