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The Singing HornFor your consideration for a GRAMMY® nomination in the
category of Best Classical Instrumental Solo (Album)

We are proud to share that The Singing Horn—featuring
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame—is officially under consideration for a GRAMMY®
nomination in the category of Best Classical Instrumental Solo (Album).

This extraordinary album by Mary Beth Orr is not just a recording—it is a
deeply personal journey. Created during a time marked by profound loss and
extraordinary joy, The Singing Horn embodies resilience, love, and the
power of music to carry us through life’s most intense moments. The project
captures the soul of its performer, blending artistry with a rare openness
that resonates with listeners on every level.

We encourage our community to support this remarkable achievement by
considering The Singing Horn in your GRAMMY® nominations. Your vote helps
shine a spotlight on innovative projects like Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame and
ensures that visionary works like this continue to inspire the world.

Find more here:
The Singing Horn
<https://marybethorr.org/be-a-part-of-my-album-the-singing-horn/>

[image: Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Beth Orr]
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Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Beth Orr

As we celebrate The Singing Horn—featuring Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame—under
GRAMMY® consideration, we want to highlight when Composer’s Voice featured
horn player and singer Mary Beth Orr in a very special episode.

Mary Beth performed Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, presenting 15 one-minute works
written specifically for her by the following composers: Mitch Boucher,
Erik Branch, Lydia Lowery Busler, Sara Christie, Andrew Desiderio, Thomas
Haines, Brian Holmes, Michael Kosch, Michael Laus, Matthew Murchison, P. F.
Strohm, Jean-Pierre Vial, Anneloes Wolters, Justin Writer, and Jianing Yang.

An elite orchestral musician, soloist, and chamber musician, Mary Beth Orr
has performed at Carnegie Hall and won numerous international competitions,
including Sound Espressivo, Golden Classical, and American Protégé. In this
episode, she also sang traditional Appalachian melodies from her childhood,
illuminating how folk and classical music are deeply interconnected in
their ability to elevate the human spirit.

Watch the performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Akndokh_90

Please like, subscribe, and share to support Mary Beth Orr and
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame!

[image: Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Hubbell]
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Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Hubbell

Composer’s Voice proudly presented Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with soprano
Mary Hubbell, a program of 15 one-minute arias written especially for her.
This remarkable set showcased works by composers Erik Branch, Beth
Anderson, Bracha Bdil, Maria Collings, Ljubica Damčević, Nicole DeMaio,
Carlotta Ferrari, Tomas Friberg, David Heinick, Stanley M Hoffman, Chien-Yu
Huang, Kirsten Johnson, Martino Rappelli, Joyce Solomon Moorman, Hector
Vera, and Marilena Zlatanou.

Praised by The New York Times as “a soprano with a sweetly focused tone,”
Mary Hubbell has performed across the U.S. and Europe—from Weill Recital
Hall at Carnegie Hall to the Gaudeamus Festival in Amsterdam—championing
contemporary music with clarity and bold artistry. She has collaborated
with ensembles such as the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra and
counter)induction, and is on the faculty at UMass–Amherst.

Now, Hubbell steps into the spotlight as the featured artist for the
Electronic Music Midwest festival in Chicago. This exciting collaboration
invites composers to create daring new works for her voice, pushing
boundaries and shaping the future of electronic and vocal music.

Watch her Composer’s Voice performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsGQ03ndfzw
[image: Call for Works - 2026 Electronic Music Midwest Festival]
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Call for Works - 2026 Electronic Music Midwest Festival

Call for SubmissionsLewis University and Kansas City Kansas Community
College are pleased to announce an international call for submissions for
the 24th Annual Electronic Music Midwest Festival, featuring guest
performer Mary Hubbell, to be held March 13-14, 2026 at Lewis University.

Submit here:
https://www.newmusicengine.org/categories/2026-Electronic-Music-Midwest-Festival/index.html

Each concert will feature an 8.1.4 immersive speaker diffusion system, with
a lower/main ring of 8 channels (with front and rear centers) and 4 height
channels. Acclaimed soprano, Mary Hubbell will be the featured performer
and composers are encouraged to submit works for her consideration.

EMM is only able to consider works less than 20 minutes in length. Please
note that works longer than 12 minutes are rarely programmed.

EMM welcomes and programs all types of EA music, but we are especially
interested in programming works that fall within one of the following
categories:
1) Composition for our guest performer, Mary Hubbell (soprano), with fixed
media and/or live electronics
2) Works for fixed media and/or live electronics up to 8.1.4
3) Instrument(s)/Voice(s) and fixed media or live electronics (composer
must provide performers and electronics)
4) Works that include video
5) Sound Installations and Interactive Media (composer provides all
non-standard equipment)
6) Live Laptop works

Submission Deadline: November 14, 2025

Guest PerformerMary Hubbell, described in the New York Times as "a soprano
with a sweetly focused tone," excels in a wide range of styles. Composers
are invited to visit Ms. Hubbell's website to view previous performances.

Vocal range: A3-C6
Singer preferred range: C4-Bb6
Octave of best resonance, flexibility of tone, and expressiveness: G4-G5
Submission Guidelines:

1) Creators may submit one work for consideration.
2) For consideration, applicants must register and complete an online
submission form available at newmusicengine.org. Complete submission
information and guidelines are also available on the EMM website.
3) For adjudication purposes, multi-channel works must be submitted as a
stereo mix and uploaded at New Music Engine. These audio files are only for
adjudication. Selected participants will bring performance files of
accepted works to the festival.
4) For video submissions, please provide a link to a streaming service such
as Vimeo.com or Youtube.com. Note: The video field is for video submissions
only. Using this field for external links to audio files will disqualify
your submission.

Registration InformationThere is no fee to submit work for consideration.
Those whose works are selected through peer-review for this festival will
be required to submit a $75 registration fee at the festival and must agree
to attend the festival.

Only one registration fee is collected for works by more than one composer
or collaborations. Upon arrival at EMM, composers will check-in with the
registration desk to pay the registration fee and collect a festival
information packet. EMM will provide a receipt at that time for those who
need documentation for reimbursement.

Regrettably, EMM is unable to offer travel stipends or honorariums to
festival participants at this time; however, we do have a limited number of
registration waivers available to composers who are able to demonstrate
financial hardship.

EMM is unable to consider works that do not conform to these guidelines.
Submit here:
https://www.newmusicengine.org/categories/2026-Electronic-Music-Midwest-Festival/index.html

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Composer's Voice

is a bi-weekly TV showing airing on Manhattan Neighborhoodd Network

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Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame

is 15 one-minute works written for a specific musician/ensemble.

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60x60

60 one-minutes works by 60 different composers

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