[Voxnovus] Announcing selection for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame - Navigating the Journey: When Your Work Isn’t Selected

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Fiftee-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Thomas Piercy (Hichiriki) and Lish Lindsey
(low flutes)

Composer’s Voice proudly announces a new edition of its celebrated
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame project, showcasing an extraordinary collaboration
between clarinetist/hichiriki player Thomas Piercy and flutist Lish
Lindsey. This program features fifteen one-minute works written
specifically for Piercy and Lindsey, highlighting the rare pairing of
hichiriki and low flutes.
[image: Thomas Piercy]

Thomas Piercy is an internationally acclaimed musician with performances
spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Praised by The New York Times for
his “refinement and flair,” Piercy has premiered over 200 works written for
him and performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center,
Wigmore Hall, Centre Pompidou, and Tokyo Opera City Hall. His artistry
defies categories, ranging from Broadway and contemporary classical
premieres to collaborations with Leonard Bernstein, Frederica von Stade,
Donal Fox, and members of Maroon 5.
[image: Thomas Piercy and Lish Lindsey composer montage]

Lish Lindsey is a versatile flutist specializing in low flutes and
traditional Japanese ryūteki. A frequent performer across the United
States, Europe, and Asia, she is a member of ensembles including Capital
Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastern Wind Symphony, Uptown Flutes, Random Access
Music, and Badger.Mantis (a duo with Grammy Award-winning woodwind artist
Todd Groves). She is also the director of The Gagaku Ensemble of New York
at Columbia University and teaches at Columbia, Ethical Culture Fieldston
School, and the American Composers Orchestra.

Together, Piercy and Lindsey bring their broad-ranging artistry to this
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame set, presenting new miniature works from composers
around the globe.
Composers Selected for this Program:

   - Nantenaina Andriamorasata – Mountain sanctuary
   - Vahan Luder Artinian – Miniature for Hichiriki and Alto Flute
   - David Bohn – Space Combat
   - Ross James Carey – Idyll
   - Monica Chew – Shake and be still
   - Philip Czapłowski – almost daylight
   - Douglas DaSilva – LISH and TOM
   - Paolo Geminiani – Ahi! che m’ancide
   - Simon Hutchinson – Liminal Space
   - Sakiko Kosaka – The iris of butterfly
   - Matt A. Mason – Kyoyochi Pond
   - Gene Pritsker – Nonchalance Existence
   - B. Allen Schulz – Multiple Solutions
   - Jane Wang – kaidan
   - Dalen Wuest – Meditation on a passing cloud

This program embodies Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame’s mission to connect
performers and composers through concise, impactful works. Each piece
offers a unique lens into the expressive possibilities of hichiriki and low
flutes, expanding the sonic palette for contemporary chamber music.

Find more on the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame page here:
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Thomas Piercy and Lish Lindsey
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[image: Navigating the Journey: When Your Work Isn’t Selected]
Navigating the Journey:
When Your Work Isn’t Selected

Not being selected for a project like Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame can be
disappointing. As creators ourselves, we understand that feeling
firsthand—many of us have been there. But rejection is not the end of the
road; it’s part of the creative journey.

Selections for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame are made based on a wide range of
factors beyond the basic requirements of length and instrumentation.
Technical considerations, artistic fit, overall curation, and the unique
vision of each performer all play a role. Many excellent works are
submitted, but with only fifteen pieces chosen per set—sometimes thirty if
an additional round is possible—not every strong composition can be
included.

That said, Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame is about much more than just being
selected. It’s about building a career. Composing is only one part of being
a composer. Today’s successful artists also engage in visibility,
communication, collaboration, and community-building. Vox Novus is
committed to supporting these broader elements by offering platforms,
connections, and visibility through initiatives like
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, Composer’s Voice, and beyond. There are concrete
actions every composer can take to grow, connect, and stay present in the
creative ecosystem:

   - Submit to more calls for scores (check MusicAvatar.org regularly!)
   - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at @Vox_Novus
   - Participate in live chats during performances
   - Like videos and leave supportive comments
   - Celebrate your peers’ successes
   - Share performances on social media and tag @vox_novus on Instagram
   - Stay positive and persistent

In the digital age, these small acts make a huge difference. Every like,
share, and comment helps promote the music, raise your profile, and
demonstrate your engagement. Subscribing to the @Vox_Novus YouTube channel
and tagging @vox_novus on Instagram not only keeps you connected to new
content and opportunities—it helps strengthen the visibility of the
community as a whole. Industry professionals, curators, and fellow artists
are watching—not just the work you make, but how you interact with the
larger creative world.

We’re all in this together. Even if your piece wasn’t selected this time,
your voice is valued, and your participation matters. Keep creating. Keep
connecting. Stay visible. The journey continues.

Take Action: How to Stay Visible, Connected, and Moving Forward

There are concrete actions every composer can take to grow, connect, and
stay present in the creative ecosystem. Each one plays a part in building
not just a body of work—but a meaningful, sustainable career in the arts:

Submit to more calls for scores- Why: The more you apply, the more chances
you give yourself to be heard. Each submission is not just an opportunity
for selection—it’s a signal to presenters, curators, and performers that
you are active, committed, and expanding your reach.

Tip: Check MusicAvatar.org regularly to find fresh calls curated by Vox
Novus and other forward-looking organizations.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel- Why: Subscribing directly supports the
Vox Novus mission. A strong subscriber base on @Vox_Novus helps demonstrate
public interest, which in turn opens doors to funding, partnerships, and
new programming. The more support the channel receives, the more
opportunities we can create for composers and performers. Subscriptions
also increase visibility for everyone—especially you when your work is
featured—and show potential collaborators that you’re part of an active,
engaged community.

Participate in live chats during performances- Why: Live chat is a powerful
way to connect with other composers, performers, and listeners in real
time. It turns a performance into a shared experience, strengthens your
presence in the community, and can lead to direct relationships with
artists and curators. People remember those who show up and engage.

Like videos and leave supportive comments- Why: Positive engagement tells
algorithms and humans alike that this content matters. It boosts
visibility, encourages performers, and creates a culture of support.
Commenting also increases your visibility—as your name and thoughtful words
appear alongside your peers and collaborators. Celebrate your peers’
successes - Why: Recognizing others’ achievements fosters goodwill and
community. You’re not just a composer—you’re part of a creative network.
Publicly supporting others often leads to support in return, and shows that
you value the success of the scene, not just your own.

Share performances on social media- Why: Sharing content helps broaden the
audience for new music and raises awareness of your involvement—even when
you're not being featured. Musicians notice, appreciate, and often
gravitate toward composers who actively promote performances and support
the work of others. When you amplify the community, you build meaningful
connections—and performers are more likely to want to collaborate with
composers who help champion their artistry.

Stay positive and persistent- Why: Rejections are part of the process. What
defines a successful artist isn’t how often they win—but how often they
keep going. Maintaining a positive, professional attitude helps you stay
open to future opportunities, makes others want to work with you, and keeps
the joy in your creative life.

Every one of these actions contributes to a larger ecosystem that supports
emerging music. Your engagement helps make projects like
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame possible and meaningful—not just for yourself, but
for the entire community.

Keep creating. Keep connecting. Keep showing up. We are all in it together!

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Call for Scores
Deadline: November 10, 2025

Vox Novus invites composers to submit one-minute works for
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring baritone violin and clavichord—a rare and
intimate pairing. Explore the unique timbres of these historic instruments.

Find more information and submit at
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Call for piano Scores
Deadline: December 1, 2025

Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Kari Johnson, piano to be premiered in February
3rd 2026 at Lewis University as well as being streamed online.

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