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Bounding Board Project 2

May 2004

International Call for Composers

Tufts University continues its long-standing commitment to the contemporary arts by issuing an open call for scores for the upcoming June 2004 Brave New Works residency. Composers are invited to submit original compositions for inclusion in the Brave New Works / Bounding Board Project to be held on May 20-31, 2004, featuring guest composer John McDonald. Submitted works will also be considered for inclusion in the core repertoire of Brave New Works.

Application Procedures:

1. The 2nd annual Bounding Board Project will feature guest ensemble Brave New Works (BNW). Instrumentation: flute(picc), clarinet(e-flat clarinet, bass clarinet), piano, harp, soprano, violin, violin, viola, cello

Works scored for the complete ensemble, as well as any smaller combination of these instruments, are encouraged.

2. Composers shall submit chamber works using the instrumentation of the Brave New Works ensemble.* Only works submitted for evaluation will be programmed in future BNW Projects.

* Please note that you are welcome to submit works scored beyond the above instrumentation, however, priority will be given to works that adhere to BNW's instrumentation.

3. The works submitted may be scored for either the full ensemble, utilizing all of the members of BNW, or any combination of the BNW personnel. Again, priority will be granted to submissions that feature the full ensemble.

4. Music submitted must be postmarked by January 5, 2003; late applications will not be considered.

Once we receive your application, we will send an email confirmation; application is not complete without applicant's e-mail address.

5. Entries without return postage will be discarded. For return of materials, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Please include name, address, phone number and email address with submissions.

6. 6-8 composers will be selected and contacted by January 15, 2004 for the Bounding Board Project 2 residency at Tufts University. The residency begins Sunday, May 23, 2004 and runs through Monday, May 31, 2004. You are expected to be in residence for those days. Plan to arrive no later than Saturday, May 22, and depart no earlier than June 1.

7. Composers selected for participation may be asked to write a composition scored for one or more of the following prescribed instrumentations:

Set of Trios [3 composers]:

Trio #1 (flute, violin cello)

Trio #2 (voice, violin, harp)

Trio #3 (clarinet, viola, piano)

Sextet [1 composer]:

(flute, clarinet, string quartet)

Trio (voice, harp, piano) [1 composer]

(voice, harp, piano)

Quartet [1 composer]

(2 violins, viola, cello)

Quintet [1 composer]

(fl, cl, harp, piano, voice)

Large ensemble [1 composer]

(flute and/or picc, clarinet and/or e-flat and/or bass clarinet, piano, harp, soprano, violin, violin, viola, cello

8. Composers selected to participate shall complete the assigned compositions by April 1, 2004.

9. Composers selected to participate in the festival must provide scores and parts that meet with professional standards of clarity and legibility by May 1, 2004. Works that do not comply with professional standards of legibility, etc., are subject to supression at the discretion of BNW.

Send scores and applicable information to:

Chris Younghoon Kim

48 Professors Row

Medford, MA 02155

While care will be taken in the handling of materials, BNW/Tufts cannot be responsible for any loss or damage.

Chris Younghoon Kim, Artistic Director and Conductor

Jennifer Goltz, voice

Maria Sampen, violin

Steve Miahky, violin

Tim Christie, viola

Katri Ervamaa, cello

Winston Choi, piano

Emily Perryman, flute

Celia Eidex, clarinet

Amy Ley, harp

 

 

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