TME 2011 Composers Competition
Postmark Deadline: October 20, 2010 The Third Millennium Ensemble is pleased to announce its 2011 Competition for Composers. The Third Millennium Ensemble offers performances that reflect the energy and diversity of American music and strives to represent a wide cross-section of composers. The competition will offer the following prizes: $350 First Prize; $150 Second Prize; $300 for the Cheryl A. Spector Prize for the best piece by an GLBT composer (see entry form for details). The first and second place winners as well as the winner of the Cheryl A. Spector prize will receive performances by TME in 2011-2012 season and composers will receive archival recordings on request. The winners will be selected by a panel of composers with input from the ensemble. All entries will be considered for performance. Compositions for any combination of flute, clarinet, violin (up to 2 players) viola, cello, piano, percussion (1 player) and soprano or baritone voice will be considered. Once pieces have been passed on to the ensemble for final consideration, parts may be requested.
In order to enter works, please include a $25 application fee for one piece and $10 for each additional piece submitted. Please download the ENTRY FORM from our website (
www.thirdmillenniumensemble.org) or replica to include with your submission. Scores only may be submitted electronically to:
thirdmillenniumensemble [at] earthlink.net. Please send CDs for recordings.
Published and recorded works as well as pieces by composers living outside the United States are welcome. Winners will be announced by January, 2011 and all who have entered will be notified by email and the results will also be posted on our website. Please provide an SASE if you wish your materials to be returned. Checks should be made out to: Third Millennium Ensemble. Scores (with recordings, if possible) should be sent to: Third Millennium Ensemble Attn: Barbara Brown 512 Glimoure Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 Phone: 202-316-1646 Fax: 301-345-9312, Email:
thirdmillenniumensembleearthlink.net,
Web:
www.thirdmillenniumensemble.org