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Eunice

 Eunice <http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/issue/postcard/12-12-08-Eunice.jpg>

Eunice's piano teacher, Mrs. Dinklaker, believed that rigorous
finger-strengthening exercises were crucial to the development of a
pianist's technique. Unfortunately, there were occasionally side effects.
And although Eunice had to give up her dream of becoming a great concert
pianist, she did with a little practice develop into the finest safecracker
that Omaha had ever seen. 	
David Gunn - www.davidgunn.org <http://www.davidgunn.org>  	


ANNOUNCING
Composers selected for the 
60x60 (2012) PianoForte Mix


In celebration of 60x60's celebration of a decade of one-minute works. The
PianoForte Foundation is presenting their own special 60x60 mix for 2012
with each submission containing piano samples. Christopher Preissing is the
audio coordinator for this mix. 

Composers selected for the 60x60 (2012) PianoForte Mix include: 
Larry Achiampong, Erol Bugra Balci, Peter Batchelor, Dennis Bathory-Kitsz,
Alba Francesca Battista, Jay Batzner, Canary Burton, Antonio D'Amato, Heitor
Dantas, Douglas DaSilva, Brian Alan DeLaney, Damian Dziwis, Rachael Forsyth,
Massimo Fragala, Aaron Fryklund, Larry Matthew Gaab, Iris Garrelfs, Monroe
Golden, Jim Haynes, Jonathan Hey, Matthieu Jacquot, Aaron Krister Johnson,
Cody Kauhl, Micahel Kinney, Kiss Krisztian, Hoyong Lee, Eric Leonardson,
Fiona Linnane, John Maycraft, Mike McFerron, David McIntire, Dave Mooney,
David Morneau, Damian O'Riain, Diego Dall Osto, Ken Paoli, Giorgos
Papamitrou, Piotr Pawlik, Jakub Piotr Polaczyk, Christopher Preissing, Karl
Reinhard, Scott Rubin, Marilinda Santi, Aurelio Scotto, Alan Shockley, Hsiao
ShuJin, Evagelia Siarvali, Adam Sieverson, Nahum-Hugh Smith, David Jason
Snow, Ariane St-Louis, Phil Taylor, Luca Vanneschi, Anna Veismane, Robert
Voisey, Jane Wang, Sander Roscoe Wolff, Maximilian Yip, Zachariah Walter
Zubow, and anonymous 

You can find more out at:
<http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/2012_PianoForte_Mix.htm> 60x60 (2012)
PianoForte Mix 



To Do or Not To Do


When I first started studying composition, my teacher lectured to me about
how to present my piece in person. I thought it was crazy that a composer
should stand up and present his piece verbally to the audience. The piece
should speak for itself. right? 

Years later, after presenting hundreds of concerts I realize how right he
was. I am still a big believer that your compositions should stand on their
own and speak for themselves; however, that has nothing to do with
presenting the work and connecting with the audience. 

If you are fortunate, your work is being presented to a diverse audience
that will most likely not have a frame of reference to the work you have
written. The idea is to give the audience something to guide them in their
listening experience. If you can do it in person that is very effective;
otherwise, program notes is what you have for times when you can't be
present. 

Some common rules to successful program notes: First explain the piece in
one sentence in 15 words or less. It is always best to name the piece's
title at least once in italics and/or quotes. Most audiences want to know
the inspiration for the piece or its topic; why the composer wrote the work.


Always manage your audiences' expectations for a successful listening
experience with basic indications of the work: length, dynamics, pace,
instrumentation, etc. For example - "Heavy Clouds" is a short soft duet for
viola and voice that fades into nothing. 

A couple of guidelines to note: 1-3 minutes is short; 4-9 minutes is
average; 10-15 minutes is long; over 15 minutes is very long and best to
start giving estimates of how long exactly; over 30 minutes or an hour you
need to prepare the audience for the long haul. Composer's who think 12
minutes works are short are not in sync with the world as we know it and the
audience will know it if you advertise it in your notes. 

Remember, program notes are opportunity to for the audience to bond with
your work in a way that might not be able to do from a one time listen in a
performance space. (You want to encourage them to listen to your piece
again!) So do not "torture" your listener. Misdirection, inside jokes,
cryptic explanations, and detailed compositional mechanics will most likely
be lost on the audience even with the best intentions. 

This is not to say you can't explain yourself. (If you have the time.) I
know many presentations of works will highlight a motif, or describe a
particularly noticeable compositional technique which gives an audience the
inside track of the working of the composition. The best presentations
describe why the composer used it and what it symbolizes; however, long
detailed analysis of ones own work usually ends in boring an audience, even
if they are all students. 

Again, program notes are a way for a listener to connect to your work. When
people connect to the work they want to listen to it again. When they do,
the piece will speak for itself. 



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Happy Holidays!!! 


60x60, Composer's Voice, and Fifteen Minutes of Fame take a little break for
the holidays. Lots of shows coming up in January!!! 

Like: 

60x60 Dance in Montreal!!!

Composer's Voice presteing an International Concert in NYC featuring
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Jasmin Cowin, harp!
Music and performances by Bella Winds, Vladislav Boguinia, Yuri Boguinia,
Fima Chupakhin, Jasmin Cowin, Bill Douglas, Kirsten Economy, Rachel Grasso,
Mariam Machaidze, Claudia Montero Trevor Nuckols, Elisabeth Romano Guest
Curator: Jasmin Cowin! 

Composer's Voice concert featuring Fifteen-MInutes-of-Fame: Parhelion Trio
and music and performances by: Can Bilir; Greg Caffrey; Diego Campagna;
Sarah Carrier; Andrea Christie; Steve Cohen; Stanichka Dimitrova; Crystal
Gloria Medina; Nailah Nombeko; Noah Palmer; Ken Paoli; Milica Paranosic;
Juan Maria Solare; and Linda Wetherill! 

 Fifteen Minutes of Fame
<http://www.voxnovus.com/img/Fifteen_Minutes_of_Fame_logo.jpg> 



Fifteen Minutes of Fame 

CALLS FOR WORKS


*	Motherhood - Jacqueline
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-02>
Martelle - flute
*	Liana Valente
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-01>  -
soprano/piano
*	One Minute Waltzes - CROSSISLAND - clarinet/cello/piano trio (or any
subset)
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-20> 
*	Jenny Greene soprano w/piano duets
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-24> 
*	Occupy Cello with Craig Hultgren - cello solo
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-03-01> 
*	Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Honoring Eug
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-03-22> ene
Van Itterbeek - soprano and piano
*	Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Thinking Outside of the Paperclip with Alex
Sramek - contrabass clarinet
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-04-09> 
*	Fifteen Minutes of Fame: David Bohn - organ
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-04-30> 
*	Fifteen Minutes of Fame: The Crane Harp Ensemble - harp choir
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-05-10> 
*	Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Crawford-Ashe - Titania (Queen of the
Fairies) - voice and flute
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-05-24> 

 <http://www.60x60.com/calls/> 60x60 Dance 


60x60-Call for Dancers <http://www.60x60.com/calls> 
Toronto


60x60 Dance is seeking choreographers and dancers of all styles and genres
to participate in the upcoming 60x60 Dance event in Toronto on Sunday March
10 at 8 p.m.  <http://www.60x60.com/calls/> http://www.60x60.com/calls/ 

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*	2012-13 New-Music Consortium International Call for Scores <>  
*	Sound Connections, a composers competition: winner will be published
by Schott Music <>  
*	The Jack Stone Award for New Music  <> 
*	TwtrSymphony Call for Scores <>  
*	McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies 
*	MUSIC OMI INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS RESIDENCY <>  
*	The Choral Arts Laboratory <>  
*	Maurice Ohana International Composition Competition 2013 <>  
*	The Bowdoin International Music Festival  <> 
*	AMF INSTITUTE Resident Artist Fellowship <>  
*	FUBiS Music Composition Course 2013 <>  
*	[Switch~ Ensemble] Call for Scores <>  


2012-13 New-Music Consortium International Call for Scores 

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 04:05 PM PST

Web site: 
http://www.Facebook.com/USFNewMusicConsortium. 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Tue, 2013-01-15 

2012-13 New-Music Consortium International Call for Scores

Facebook page:
www.Facebook.com/USFNewMusicConsortium. 

Application Deadline:
2013-01-15 

The New-Music Consortium, University of South Florida School of Music's
student-run contemporary music organization, is pleased to announce its
first ever New-Music Consortium International Call for Scores.

Published date: 
14 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/2012-13-new-music-consortium-international
-call-scores> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/Ik7AldscaiQ?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

Sound Connections, a composers competition: winner will be published by
Schott Music 

Posted: 14 Dec 2012 05:51 AM PST

Web site: 
http://www.bathphil.co.uk 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Sat, 2013-06-01 
Entry Fee: 
40.00 
Currency: 
British Pound (GBP) 

SOUND CONNECTIONS
The Bath Philharmonia announces
A COMPETITION for YOUNG COMPOSERS 2013-14
in honour of the Britten Centenary
. Three finalists, selected by Oliver Knussen, Colin Matthews and Joe
Duddell, will have their compositions performed in a concert at Bath Abbey
with the Bath Philharmonia on 12 October, 2013, and will receive a recording
of their work for their archives*.
. The winning composition will be published by Schott Music, and will
receive a second performance in 2014. 

The Competition:

Published date: 
14 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/sound-connections-composers-competition-wi
nner-will-be-published-schott-music> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/92_AJbKR5bY?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now
<http://composerssite.com/sites/default/files/Competition application.pdf>  


The Jack Stone Award for New Music 

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 01:03 PM PST

Expiration of Opportunity: 
Mon, 2013-03-04 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

The Jack Stone Award for New Music will be awarded to one student who is
currently enrolled full time at a community college within the United
States. No age or citizenship restrictions apply. The recipient will receive
$150, the second place winner will receive $100, and the runner up will
receive $50.

Published date: 
13 Dec 2012 

read more <http://composerssite.com/content/jack-stone-award-new-music> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/CYUSKSrjMno?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

TwtrSymphony Call for Scores 

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 12:40 PM PST

Web site: 
http://twtrsymphony.instantencore.com/web/page.aspx?title=Call+for+Scores 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Fri, 2013-03-01 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

TwtrSymphony Call for Scores

That's Right - We're looking for new orchestra music 

Deadline: March 1st - but may end early if we receive enough scores ahead of
time. 

TwtrSymphony is an orchestra dedicated to creating new orchestra music and
getting it out to a world wide audience. We are looking to record our 1st CD
in 2013. If you would like your music included on the CD, submit your score.

Published date: 
13 Dec 2012 

read more <http://composerssite.com/content/twtrsymphony-call-scores> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/S_mCZ3URgwA?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies 

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:05 AM PST

Web site: 
http://composersforum.org/program/mcknight-visiting-composer-residencies 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Fri, 2013-03-08 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies

Application Deadline:
Friday, March 8, 2013
Program Description:

Published date: 
13 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/mcknight-visiting-composer-residencies> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/5RiSm7Dm4Tw?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

MUSIC OMI INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS RESIDENCY 

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:48 AM PST

Web site: 
https://artomi.submittable.com/submit 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Fri, 2013-02-01 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

MUSIC OMI INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS RESIDENCY 

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically by Friday, February 1, 2013

[Note: the online application form will be available starting November 1,
2012]

2013 Music Omi International Musicians Residency:
Thursday, July 18 - Sunday, August 4

Note: there is no fee to apply to or attend Music Omi, but invited fellows
must supply their own travel (with the exception of Indian and Czech
Republic sponsored fellowships, which do include a travel stipend).

Published date: 
13 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/music-omi-international-musicians-residenc
y> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/TKmPYDKEN4U?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

The Choral Arts Laboratory 

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:16 AM PST

Web site: 
http://voltisf.org/volti/education/choral-arts-lab/ 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Fri, 2013-01-04 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

The Choral Arts Laboratory is an annual commissioning and residency program,
begun in 2003, which is designed to give American composers under the age of
35 the opportunity to work with the professional singers of Volti during the
compositional process. The composer is invited not only to create a work for
the ensemble, but to develop the composition in a workshop setting. The
composer is then given more time to work out issues discovered during
rehearsal with the singers, as well as during consultations with Artistic
Director Robert Geary and Volti's longtime Resident Composer, Mark Winges.

Published date: 
13 Dec 2012 

read more <http://composerssite.com/content/choral-arts-laboratory> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/R3g5PfKpIDE?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

Maurice Ohana International Composition Competition 2013 

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 12:09 PM PST

Web site: 
http://www.cdmc.asso.fr/en/actualites/concours/maurice_ohana_international_c
ompo...
<http://www.cdmc.asso.fr/en/actualites/concours/maurice_ohana_international_
composition_competition_2013>  
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Tue, 2013-04-30 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

Maurice Ohana International Composition Competition 2013

Competition open to composers of any nationalities, without limit of age.

Each composer must submit a choral piece in three versions of increasing
levels of difficulty.
1. An easy level for an amateur chorus (for a 20 to 40-strong mixed voice
choir)
2. An intermediate level for a semi-professional chorus (for a 16 to
40-strong mixed voice choir)
3. An advanced level for a professional chorus (for a maximum of 12 mixed
voices)

Published date: 
12 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/maurice-ohana-international-composition-co
mpetition-2013> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/BHWEobq0m9U?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

The Bowdoin International Music Festival 

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 11:53 AM PST

Web site: 
http://www.bowdoinfestival.org/2013compcomp.php 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Mon, 2013-04-01 
Entry Fee: 
25.00 
Currency: 
U.S. Dollar (USD) 

Competition for Student Composers
Award-winning Work to be Premiered in Summer of 2013
The Bowdoin International Music Festival is pleased to announce a
competition for student
composers based in the United States of America who are under the age of 35.
A prize of
$500.00 will be awarded to the winning composer. The selected work will be
premiered at the
Bowdoin International Music Festival's 2013 Gamper Festival of Contemporary
Music.
The 2013 competition is for works written for solo (unaccompanied) violin.
Competition guidelines:

Published date: 
12 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/bowdoin-international-music-festival> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/ftiTiB5QFWY?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

AMF INSTITUTE Resident Artist Fellowship 

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:22 PM PST

Web site: 
http://atlanticmusicfestival.org/the-institute/programs/fellowship-program 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Sat, 2013-01-05 
Entry Fee: 
50.00 
Currency: 
U.S. Dollar (USD) 

AMF INSTITUTE
Resident Artist Fellowship
Next Up > [Application Deadline] January 5, 2013
Overview


>From its inception, the Atlantic Music Festival has established a unique

tradition of nurturing young emerging artists through its fellowship
program. Open to orchestral instrumentalists (see below), composers,
conductors, pianists, and opera singers, fellows receive complete financial
coverage of tuition, housing, and meals during the four weeks of residency.

Published date: 
11 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/amf-institute-resident-artist-fellowship> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/oGda7uSKICE?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

FUBiS Music Composition Course 2013 

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:14 PM PST

Web site: 
http://www.fubis.org/ 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Fri, 2013-02-15 
Entry Fee: 
15.00 
Currency: 
U.S. Dollar (USD) 

International Summer and Winter University
FUBiS Music Composition Course 2013
The Freie Universitat Berlin International Summer and Winter University
(FUBiS) offers a special course in music composition. The program takes
place during the first FUBiS summer term from May 25th to July 6th, 2013.
The Program
1. The course will consist of at least one private composition lesson per
week taught by Professor Samuel Adler plus a three hour master class taught
by other professional composers.

Published date: 
11 Dec 2012 

read more
<http://composerssite.com/content/fubis-music-composition-course-2013> 

 
<http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ComposerSiteAllOpportunities/~4/_UNNzrFock4?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email> 

[Switch~ Ensemble] Call for Scores 

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 12:23 PM PST

Web site: 
http://www.switchensemble.com/ 
Expiration of Opportunity: 
Fri, 2013-02-01 
Entry Fee: 
0.00 

Contact: [Switch~ Ensemble]
Entry Fee: None
Open to: All composer under 35
Deadline: February 1, 2013
Receipt Type: Receipt

Contact Information:
Email: switch.competition at gmail.com
Website: http://www.switchensemble.com/

The [Switch~ Ensemble] invites the submission of works utilizing 5-12
performers and electronics. The winning composition will be premiered in May
2013, and later receive a recording session at the Eastman School of Music
in Fall 2013. Although only one work will be selected for our 2012-13
season, other works will be considered for future performances.

Published date: 
11 Dec 2012 

read more <http://composerssite.com/content/switch-ensemble-call-scores> 

 
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