The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth and the Southbank Sinfonia are pleased to announce a Composition Competition as part of ongoing celebrations of the inaugural season of Musica Viva concerts, Levinsky Hall, University of Plymouth.
Applicants: Any UK resident under age 25 years (by submission date)
Submission date: 21 December 2022
How to apply: Applicants should submit a full orchestral score via email: theartsinstitute@plymouth.ac.uk
Type of piece: Overture 5-7 minutes duration. Applicants are encouraged to portray musically an association or a link to the city of Plymouth.
Orchestration:
6 first violins, 5 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 basses 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (no doublings please), tympani
The winner will need to submit orchestral parts as well as the full conductor’s score within one week of notification. Notification will be made by 5 January 2023.
6 first violins, 5 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 basses 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets (no doublings please), tympani
The winner will need to submit orchestral parts as well as the full conductor’s score within one week of notification. Notification will be made by 5 January 2023.
Prize: £500
Winning composition will be performed by Southbank Sinfonia, conducted by Mark Forkgen at the Musica Viva concert of 4 February 2023, Levinsky Hall, University of Plymouth.
Programme:
Programme includes Beethoven Piano Concerto no.4 and Symphony no.7.
Programme includes Beethoven Piano Concerto no.4 and Symphony no.7.
Panel of judges:
Mark Forkgen, Simon Speare andDr Robert Taub
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