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2nd Annual Washington and Lee University Wind Ensemble Composition Contest (August 3)
I am pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Washington and Lee University Wind Ensemble Composition Contest. This contest is for composers of all ages and ability levels.
There are two categories in which one can enter:
Undergraduate Composers
For composers currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in music
Composers should not be over the age of 26
Post-Graduate and Professional Composers
This category is geared towards students working toward advanced degrees in music and professional musicians
All composers over the age of 26 can apply for this category regardless of student or professional status
Guidelines for the compo- sitions are:
Entries should be original works, not arrangements.
Entries should be composed for small wind ensemble. Suggested instrumentation is: Piccolo, Flute 1 and 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1, 2, and 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1 and 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, 2, and 3, F Horn 1 and 2, Trombone 1, 2, and 3, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion parts needing no more than 4 players to perform.
Deviations from this instrumentation may be accommodated. Please contact contest coordinator Dr. Christopher Dobbins at dobbinsc@wlu.edu with specific questions.
Entries should have a music grade level between 3 and 5.
Works should be no longer than 10 minutes.
Entries should be new pieces composed within the last five years.
Pieces entered should not have been previously performed.
Completed entries will consist of a completed entry form (link below), a score in PDF format, and a record- ing in MP3 format, both to be uploaded as part of the entry form. Scores and recordings should be anonymous with no identifying information other than the name of the piece. Please use the name of the piece as the file name for both files.
A panel of Washington and Lee University music faculty members may choose up to one winner in each of the above categories.
Winning pieces will be premiered by the Washington and Lee University Wind Ensemble during the 2018- 19 academic year.
Winners will receive audio and video recordings of the premier performance and a $300 prize.
See ICF website for link to submit entries.
To enter, please click here to visit the WECC 2018 entry website.