Region I issues a Call for Scores for its 1998 Regional Conference. Composers are invited to submit up to two works for small ensembles, solo instruments, tape with or without instruments, video, and interactive media. Paper proposals, lecture demos, and proposals for panel discussions are also welcome. Submissions should include: a brief biographical sketch (including SCI affiliation) and a SASE for return of materials. Composers whose works are programmed are expected to attend the conference and become members of SCI. Send all proposals, scores, tapes (CD, DAT, or cassette) to:

Prof. Noel Zahler,
P.O. Box 5632, Connecticut College,
270 Mohegan Avenue,
New London, CT 06320.

Composers may submit one composition in one or more of the following categories:

Category 1: Electroacoustic Music

Solo instrument or voice with tape/computer/disc.

Category 2: Chamber Music

Any combination of instruments up to 6 performers, including voice. No electronics.

Category 3: Vocal Music

1) Chorus

2) High School Chorus (written with high school performers in mind)

3) vocal solo, duo, trio, or quartet with accompaniment.

Category 4: Orchestra

Category 5: Wind Ens. or Sym. Band

Category 6: Jazz Ensemble

Category 7: Percussion Ensemble

Composers may also submit a paper on any subject relating to composition to be read at the conference. Composers selected for this category may also be asked to participate in a pannel discussion. The deadline for submissions is April 3, 1998. Composers must be members in good standing with SCI and must attend the conference if their work is selected. Composers who can provide performers should indicate so in a cover letter accompanying their submission. Important: All submissions must be anonymous--composers' name must be substituted with a pseudonym on the score. An envelope marked with the corresponding pseudonym must be provided containing the following information:

composer's name,

address,

telephone number, and

email (if available),

complete composer biography,

complete composition program notes,

names and instruments of provided performers.

Please send scores and papers to:

Daniel McCarthy, Chair,
SCI Region V Conference '98,
Dept. of Music,
Indiana State University,
Terre Haute, IN 47809.

All Full, Joint, and Senior members are invited to submit up to two works to be considered for inclusion in the next Journal of Music Scores. The Journal is an anthology of music by members of the Society and is published by European American Music. It is sold mostly to music libraries throughout the United States by subscription. Submissions may be for any instruments including voice, but should be of relatively short to medium length since the volumes generally contain 3 to 5 pieces and are approximately 100 pages. Scores should be exceptionally clear and reduceable to 8 1/2 by 11 inches. The composer must provide the editor with camera-ready copy. The Journal is used for reference only. A notice about the availability of performance material is included. The composer retains the copyright of the music and royalties are not paid by either SCI or European American Music. Although most of the pieces in the Journal are unpublished, we have occasionally reprinted pieces that are commercially published. If this is the case, the composer must submit a letter of permission from the publisher with the submission and make it clear that royalties or reprint fees are not paid. A panel of judges will review all submissions at the National Conference in April.

All Full, Joint, and Senior members are invited to submit up to two works to be considered for inclusion on the next SCI Compact Disc. The series is released by Capstone Records and is distributed by Albany Music Distributors. Works may be for any instruments including voice, tape, and electronics, and of any duration. If selected, each composer must provide a professional-quality studio DAT recording of the work and pay a composer's fee of $85/minute to cover production costs. A panel of judges will review all submissions at the National Conference in April.

Submit scores, recordings, SASE, and a cover letter with titles, instrumentations, durations, and which series each work is to be considered for to: