2010 WORLD MUSIC DAYS

Scores by South African composers can be submitted through ISCM's South African branch.

The 2010 World Music Days will be held in Sydney, Australia. Scores by South African composers can be submitted through ISCM's South African branch, NewMusicSA, which will select three scores for submission to the ISCM jury. The list of available categories is as follows:

Large chamber ensemble; Ensemble Offspring line-up; Solos, duos and trios from the Ensemble Offspring line-up with electronics; Young composer special entry section: Ensemble Offspring line-up (without didjeridu) - open to composers aged 35 and under as of May 6; Topology line-up: soprano or alto sax, piano, vln, vla, db (all amplified, video playback available). Pieces with a political agenda or intent are especially welcome in this category; String octet; Big band; Saxophones: solo and multiple saxophones (including saxophone orchestra), and Electric guitar, bass guitar (4 string fretless, 6 string or 8 string), drumkit (acoustic or v-drums, double-kick welcome).

Further categories include: MATCH Percussion with Michael Duke line-up: 2 perc (economical setups welcome though not necessary), one saxophone; Flute, bassoon, piano, harpsichord; Cello and piano; Solo piano or duo pianos (2 pianos or piano 4 hands); Sydney Children's Choir lineup: SA, SSA, SSAA (further divisions possible); Sydney Chamber Choir line-up: a capella choral music on a sacred theme (SATB, max divisi SSAATTBB, solos possible within the choir); Sound sculptures and audio/video/installation art, and Radiophonic works up to a duration of 30 minutes, for broadcast on ABC Classic FM.

Works that do not meet these specifications will not be considered by the ISCM jury. The NewMusicSA jury must have received submissions by 24th June. Scores can be emailed to fionatozer@newmusicsa.org.za (in pdf or Sibelius format), or posted to Fiona Tozer, PO Box 1154, Linkhills, 3652, South Africa.

All submissions must be accompanied by the following materials and information: Two copies of the score or two copies of audio / video material for non-notated works and projects. A short biography of the composer in English (maximum 200 words in Word or RTF format saved onto a CD or USB flash drive). A recent photo of the composer (TIFF or JPEG format saved onto a CD or USB flash drive).

Also required is proof of composer’s nationality as well as mailing address and email address of the composer, with website of the composer or link to the publisher, if available. A recording of the submitted work if possible (CD preferred or DVD for sound installations, MIDI recordings are fine).

Programme notes of the submitted work in English (maximum 200 words in Word or RTF format saved onto a CD or USB flash drive) should be included as well as the year of composition. It is required that the submitted works must be composed in or after 2004. Please specify if the work has not been premiered, or not performed in Australia. An accurate estimate of the duration of the work. A duration up to a maximum of 15 minutes for any submitted work is recommended. Shorter works are welcome.

Also to be included is any other necessary information/documentation relevant for consideration by the Jury and organizers, apart from the recording or score (e.g., list of equipment and amplification etc.) as well as notification of the category or categories into which this composition falls and a declaration of authorship, including a declaration that the submitted work does not infringe upon the copyright of any other person or company in any way.

(Scores may also be submitted directly to the ISCM at a cost of 50 euros per entry see details on the ISCM website.)

For further information visit ISCM's website:

General information: http://www.aurorafestival.com.au/callforworks.html

Submission details: http://www.aurorafestival.com.au/submittingthroug.html

Categories: http://www.aurorafestival.com.au/availablecategories.html