NEW HORIZONS COMPOSER COMPETITION
The NSSO New Horizons Composer Competition recognizes rising metropolitan New York area young composers between the ages of 18 and 30, who are looking for opportunities for public performances of their works.
ELIGIBLE AGES: 18-30
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: This competition is open to all residing in Nassau, Suffolk, and the 5 Boroughs of New York, or studying at an institution within these areas
FEES: FREE!
AWARD: Public performance of winning composition by the NSSO where the awardee is recognized, plus a recording of the concert. 4 complimentary tickets to concert.
COMPOSITION GUIDELINES:
FORMAT: Compositions should be for the traditional orchestral complement and be between 10 and 15 minutes in length.
MEDIUM: Traditional manuscript of the entire work, and either a MIDI realization (provided via dropbox or other digital transfer method, or on CD or USB drive) or CD recording of the work submitted required.
COMPOSITIONS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Style, Form, Instrumentation, Labeling, Notation, Musicality
THE PANEL OF JUDGES INCLUDE: Music professionals, including composers, performers, conductors, and teachers
SUBMISSION DEADLINES: All submissions must be post-marked by January 31, 2020. The winner will be announced no later than April 15, 2020.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
1) Each submission must include:
• completed Entry Form
• printed full score. Computer formatted scores preferred
• computer MIDI realization (provided on CD or USB drive) or CD recording
2) Each applicant may submit only one work for consideration
3) Compositions must fulfill the formatting and medium requirements listed above
4) Compositions must be wholly original works composed by the applicant
5) Works requiring amplification, computer, tape, or CD are not eligible
6) Composer’s name should not appear on the score. Scores should be identified by pseudonym
7) Applicants who would like materials returned to them should include a stamped, self-addressed envelope
8) The winner must supply printed orchestra parts and conductor’s score for performance no later than August 15, 2020.