Vancouver Pro Musica

FURTHER EAST/FURTHER WEST - McGregor Nesselroad Chan Trio

FURTHER EAST/FURTHER WEST - CALL FOR SCORES

Vancouver Pro Musica’s Further East/Further West new music program seeks new works by BC composers for inclusion in a concert to be produced at the end of June or early July, 2010.

Further East/Further West presents intercultural music. The program is intended to develop a bridge between traditional ethnic repertoire and new compositions by BC composers. Submitted works should be an exploration of different cultures.

This concert will feature Mark Takeshi McGregor (flutes), Brian Nesselroad (percussion) and Carolyn Chan (Butoh-inspired dancer).

Guidelines and Specifications

• The Call is open to all BC composers.

• There is no age limit and composers of all experience levels are invited to submit.

• The total duration of the work must not exceed 8 minutes.

Instrumentation and Performers:

Submitted works can be for any combination of the following:

Flute (one player), doubling piccolo and/or alto flute

Percussion (one player), see attached list

Dancer specializing in (but not limited to) Japanese Butoh-inspired

Please note:

Certain submissions may be selected (with composer approval) to include dancer. Submissions can be written to specifically include dance, but final decisions regarding choreography will generally be left to the dancer. Composers may also request to not have their pieces choreographed.

Submissions that include percussion must adhere to the proposed instrumentation and set up. Please look over the “Percussion List” included in this call at the request of Brian Nesselroad and if there are any questions or concerns, they should be directed to Brian Nesselroad: bnesselroad@shaw.ca

Submissions that include flute may also include doubling on piccolo and/or alto flute. NO bass flute. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Mark McGregor: marktmcgregor@yahoo.ca

Please include each of the following in your submission:

(i) Two copies of the score;

(ii) Individual parts for each performer (score format is acceptable if graphic notation is used–please contact the ensemble directly if you wish to submit parts in this format);

(iii) A brief program note (please indicate how your composition fits the Further East/Further West program mandate to explore different cultural traditions through music);

(iv) A brief biographical note;

(v) A recording of the submitted work, if available; and

(vi) Application fee of $20.00 - please make your cheque or money order payable to Vancouver Pro Musica. All submitters become members in good standing of Vancouver Pro Musica, exempt from membership dues for one year.

Please do not send a MIDI reproduction.

Submission Deadline: Submissions must be received on or before March 31^st, 2010.

Please submit scores to:

Vancouver Pro Musica

P.O. Box 78077

RPO Grandview

Vancouver, BC V5N 5W1

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CALLING ALL STUDENT COMPOSERS!

Vancouver Pro Musica presents

The Sonic Boom Festival of New Music 2010

Student Composer Master Class

- Call for Scores -

ABOUT THE MASTERCLASS: Led by Janet Danielson (Music Instructor of Music at Simon Fraser University), each participant hears a professional reading of their piece by Tiresias and receives feedback from the performers and other participants in a casual discussion.

Who can submit a score?

We welcome submissions from composers of all levels of experience. Although typically applicants are from the secondary school to university level, we encourage any and all interested students to apply!

What do I need to submit?

A score for a short piece (about 3 to 8 minutes) for one or combination of following two instruments: flute; piano.

What is Vancouver Pro Musica?

Vancouver Pro Musica is an organization run collectively by and for BC composers. The Composer Master Class is part of our long-standing commitment to encourage and mentor young composers.

How to Submit: Application Guidelines

* Applicants must be residents of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />British Columbia. Applicants automatically become members in good standing of Vancouver Pro Musica, exempt from membership dues for one year.

* Applications must be sent with a copy of the application form DOWNLOAD FORM HERE.

* Applications should be sent by mail to the address given below, and must be received on or before March 1st, 2010. No submission will be accepted for consideration after that date.

* Applications must include the score of the submitted work and may include cassette tapes, CDs, VHS tapes, or other supporting material.

* Applications must include: the composer’s name; address (with postal code); academic affiliation (if applicable); telephone number and e-mail address, if available; application fee of $10 (free for secondary school students) and please make your cheque or money order payable to the Vancouver Pro Musica Society; two copies of the score, one set of parts, and any desired supporting material.

* The submission of an application implies agreement to attend the master class.

* Please mail applications for receipt on or before March 1st, 2010 to:

Student Composer Master Class

Vancouver Pro Musica Society

P.O. Box 78077, RPO Grandview

Vancouver, BC V5N 5W1

Master class participants will be contacted in March 2010 to confirm attendance.

The master class is scheduled for the morning of April 11th, 2010 at the Western Front, 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver (exact times TBA). Materials submitted will be returned only if claimed at the master class or if all necessary return packaging (including postage) is provided, pre-addressed to the recipient.

For more information, please contact Vancouver Pro Musica at info@vancouverpromusica.ca

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