The Heartland Symphony Orchestra is seeking composer submissions for the 2017/2018 Composers’ Competition. HSO invites composers from Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, and Illinois to submit original orchestral compositions. Winners will receive a $1000 monetary prize, an opportunity to work with HSO and its conductor, and a performance CD and DVD. Call 1-800-826-1997, or email HeartlandSymphony@gmail.com for additional information. Application instructions are found on the HSO website: www.heartlandsymphonyorchestra.com in the education task bar. The winning score will be premiered by the HSO at its Spring 2018 concert series to be presented in three central Minnesota communities: Crosslake, (April 6) Little Falls (April 7) and Brainerd (April 8). The winner will also accompany Conductor, Alexander Corbett in educational outreach to area schools in each concert area.