[Voxnovus] 60x60 Call for 60 second audio works (2011)

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Vox Novus is inviting composers/sound artists to submit recorded works 60
seconds or less in length to be included in its ninth annual 60x60 project.
60 compositions will be selected to be played continuously in a one-hour
concert.

60x60 is a one-hour-long show made by sequencing 60 pre-recorded pieces by
60 different composers, each piece a minute in length or shorter.
Highlighting the work of a great many composers, 60x60 testifies to the
vibrancy of contemporary composition by present a diverse array of styles,
aesthetics, and techniques being used today (http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60).
60x60 has received thousands of submissions from over 30 countries, produced
radio shows, created multimedia and multidisciplinary events, and released
several albums. 

During the concert each of the 60 pieces selected will begin precisely at
the beginning of the minute, this will mark the end of one piece and the
beginning of another. There will be no pause between the pieces. Works may
be less than 60 seconds in length, but may not exceed 60 seconds. Works
selected that are less than 60 seconds long will be "padded" with silence
either before, after, or surrounding the composition. Please note that the
total duration of the work including silence may NOT exceed sixty seconds. 
 
The 60x60 project's definition of a record work is as follows: any work
created as a musical composition which is captured on recorded media, which
does not require live performers for its production in broadcast at concert
halls, radio, multi-media, etc. Its creation can include but not limited to
acoustic instruments, voice, environmental sources, and computer (Sampling,
MAX MSP, MIDI, C Sound, ProTools, etc.) 
 
All works submitted should be with the understanding that it is their
recording that is of prime importance and is what will be used to determine
its selection.
 
60x60 is a project of "signature works" and short works created specifically
for the 60x60 project. Excerpts of larger works are strongly discouraged.
Works generated from procedures (i.e. mathematical matrices, organizational
systems, or computer programs,) remixed works, or themes and motives
recomposed from other of the composer's own work are acceptable. 

In addition to the 60x60 International Mix, Vox Novus and the Athena
Festival are joining forces to create the 60x60 Athena Mix. This special
60x60 Athena Mix will be comprised of 60 electronic compositions 60 seconds
(or less) in length by 60 women composers and sound artists.  All women
composers will be considered for both the 60x60 International Mix and the
60x60 Athena Mix.  Also in addition to the 60x60 International Mix, all
composers and sound artists from Canada will also be considered for the 3rd
60x60 Canada Mix.
 
The call is open to composers of any nationality, age, or career stage. 

Deadline for 60 second compositions for 60x60 is December 31, 2010. 

There is no admission fee. 

All submissions must be uploaded online at:
http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/submission

Audio submissions must be in either AIFF or WAV file format.

Multiple submissions are accepted from a single composer/sound artist;
however, only one submission will be allowed per email address submitted.

All submissions must be uploaded by December 31st, 2010 12:00 AM 

Works selected for the 2011 60x60 project will be announced on February
15th, 2011. 
Composer will be notified of the results by email or they can visit
http://www.VoxNovus.com  
Any questions regarding the call for works can be addressed to
Support at VoxNovus.com