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1999 National Conference

Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College of the C.U.N.Y., Hubert Howe, host
New York University, Department of Music & Performing Arts, Dinu Ghezzo, host
The Mannes College of Music, Jeol Lester, host

DEADLINE
September 4, 1998 (receipt)

The Society of Composers is holding the 1999 National Conference in New York City, among a consortium of three institutions. Please send one composition along with cassette/DAT tape if available, scored for any ensemble up to 12 players (string quartet, piano trio, etc.), or specific ensembles: the NYU Wind Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Big Band, Choral Arts, and a clarinet/piano duet; the Mannes Percussion Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble; Queens' Nota Bene Contemporary Ensemble, the Talujon Percussion Ensemble and a Bedient pipe organ. Electroacoustic works will also be considered.

In addition, performing ensembles willing to participate in the performance of the submitted scores are encouraged to apply as well. Please contact David Gompper for more information.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
To be considered, composers should submit the following:

1. Scores, if applicable, with approximate timings and date of composition; "study" scores are appropriate--scores larger than 11"x17" must be reduced to this size or smaller.

2. A brief biographical sketch.

3. Tape recordings (cassette or DAT).

4. Self-addressed envelope with postage for the return of materials.

5. A stamped, self-addressed postcard for acknowledgment of receipt of materials.

6. An Information sheet with your name, address, telephone, fax, e-mail, SCI affiliation and the following information about the work: title, duration, instrumentation, and program notes.

7. No performance materials should be sent at this time; composers must guarantee immediate availability of performance materials.

8. Composers programmed on the last two National Conferences (1997 at FIU; 1998 at Indiana) are asked not to submit scores, to allow a wider pool of member composers to have the chance at a performance.

All composers programmed will be expected to attend the conference and be members of SCI by the date of the conference. Please expect the conference fee for this conference to be higher than normal, due to the additional costs of mounting events in NYC.

Submit scores to:

SCI 1999 National Conference
School of Music
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242

email: david-gompper@uiowa.edu
or
secretary@societyofcomposers.org;

office phone: (319) 335-1626
or
in New York (212) 989-6764.

The University of Iowa will act as a central depository site in order to keep track of all scores and tapes.

DEADLINE:
September 25, 1998 (postmark)

Composers are invited to submit works for any combination (up to six instruments) of the following: fl (2), ob, cl (2), vn (2), va, vc, pf (2), perc (2), hn (2), tpt (2), tbn, and chamber chorus. Composers who can provide their own performers or perform their own works are encouraged to submit. Works with computer/electronics/tape are also encouraged. Each composer may submit one or two works. Composers of works selected must attend the conference and must be or become members in good standing of SCI. While works of all composers will be considered for performance, preference will be given to composers from Region II.

Scores and tapes (if available) should be accompanied by: a brief biographical sketch (including SCI affiliation), name and address (including e-mail), information sheet for each piece (including title, duration, brief program note, and whether composer can provide performers), self-addressed stamped postcard (for notification of receipt of materials), and a SASE for return of scores and tapes, if desired. Send materials to: Perry Goldstein and Dan Weymouth, Department of Music, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5475; tel (516) 632-7330; fax: (516) 632-7404; e-mail: pgoldstein@ccmail.sunysb.edu or dweymouth@ccmail.sunysb.edu.

DEADLINE:
September 1, 1998 (postmark)

Composers are invited to submit up to 2 works for solo instruments, instruments with tape, chamber ensembles, symphonic band, or orchestra. Available instruments for chamber works include all standard band and orchestral instruments (excluding harp), piano, saxophone, guitar, and soprano voice. Many non-western instruments are also available, though composers should contact the host to confirm availability before submitting scores. Composers may also submit papers on subjects dealing with any aspect of composition. Works involving non-Western instruments, or otherwise displaying non-Western influences are especially welcome. Composers are encouraged to provide their own performers. Works may be of any duration, but in order to program as many composers as possible, preference will be given to works of less than 10 minutes. Preference will also be given to members of Region VII. Composers performed at the conference must attend and must be (or become) members of SCI. Submissions must include score, with CD or cassette if available, a brief biography (including SCI regional affiliation), and brief program notes for each piece submitted. Composers should also indicate if they will provide their own performers. Materials must be postmarked no later than Sept. 1, 1998. Selected composers will be notified by Dec. 1, 1998. Materials will be returned only if a SASE is included.

Send materials to:

SCI Region VII Conference,
c/o Donald Reid Womack,
University of Hawaii Music Department,
2411 Dole Street,
Honolulu, HI 96822;

email awomack@hawaii.edu.