2021 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Christmas Carol Commission Competition |
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces its 12th annual Christmas Carol Commission Competition as part of its commitment to the future of choral music.
MAIN OFFICE
4600 Sunset Avenue, Lilly Hall 040A
Indianapolis, IN 46208
UNITED STATES
317-940-9057
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
Composers 35 years of age or younger (as of December 1, 2021) who are United States citizens or legal residents may submit one composition. Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and have not been publicly performed; between 3 and 5 minutes long; written for SATB, mixed adult choir; and may be a cappella or utilize keyboard accompaniment. Text and language are at the discretion of the composer, and should be suitable for a Christmas/holiday performance.
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Due to the pandemic, is this competition:
✔ Scheduled?
✔ Accepting applications?
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | Yes |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | May 31, 2021 |
| Application notes | Compositions must be in PDF format and emailed to commission@indychoir.org. No consideration will be given to entries received after the deadline. Submitted materials will not be returned. Questions may be e-mailed to the above email address. There is no entry fee, though a submission form must accompany the composition. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
The winner will be notified by September 30, 2021 and the selected composition will be performed by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at its annual Festival of Carols performances in Indianapolis, IN. A cash prize of $2,500 plus travel and lodging for the world premiere in December 2021 will be awarded to the winning composer. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2020 "Heart of God" by Francisco Carbonell
2019 "The Christ Child" by Jonathan Reid
2018 "Rise Anon" by Sean Kirsch
2017 "Susanni (A Little Child There is Ybore)" by Saunder Choi
2016 "Christmas Hosanna" by Rob Swenson
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