2011-2012 COMPOSITION CONTEST

Call for Chamber Works Proposals
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
2011-2012 Composition Project 
NACWPI 2012 – San Diego

The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors encourages composition of new wind and percussion works with recital and educational value through its biennial composition project.  This notice serves as the call for composers to submit proposals for new works for the 2011-2012 competition.  The winning work will be performed at the NACWPI 2012 sessions at the College Music Society National Convention in San Diego, California in November 2012.

Guidelines
Deadline: Postmark no later than October 28, 2011
Age Limit: none
Entry fee: $30
Instrumentation: Mixed chamber ensemble of brass and woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion*).  Three to Eleven performers.

*Note: The composer is responsible for transporting any large percussion equipment to rehearsals and concerts.  Please contact NACWPI President, Ken Broadway, for more information.

Duration: 10-15 minutes
Restrictions: Works must be new, original, and unpublished, with no previous performances or awards.  The work should be playable by an average college level student ensemble.
Award: The winner will receive a grant of $1500 and a premiere of the new work at the 2012 Convention.
More Information: Contact Ken Broadway at kbroadway@arts.ufl.edu.

To Apply: Send three copies of the following:

1. One page description of the instrumentation, concept, duration, and difficulty level of proposed work to be composed after commission is awarded.
2. List of previous compositions for wind and percussion instruments.
3. Score with CD recording of composer’s most representative work.

Also, please send:
A short biographical sketch (including contact information) and additional supporting materials at the composer’s discretion. 

A self-addressed envelope of sufficient size and postage for return of materials if desired.

A $30 check made out to NACWPI – Applications without fee will not be considered.

NACWPI will announce a winner in early December 2011, after which the composer will receive a contract for the commission.  The judgment of the committee is final, and NACWPI reserves the right to not name a winner.  Mail materials by deadline to:

Ken Broadway
University of Florida School of Music
MUB 130
PO Box 117900
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900