2022 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS


Christmas Carol Commission Competition
Christmas Carol Commission Competition
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces its 13th 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, 2022) 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 Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and have not been publicly performed; between 3 and 5 minutes long; written for SATB, mixed adult choir; and may be a cappella or utilize keyboard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.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE
Composition
PANDEMIC & SAFETY
DETAILS
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, 2022
Application notes Compositions must be in PDF format and emailed. No consideration will be given to entries received after the deadline. Submitted materials will not be returned. Questions may be emailed. There is no entry fee, though a submission form must accompany the composition.
FINALS (live rounds)
The winner will be notified by September 30, 2022, 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 2022 will be awarded to the winning composer.
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
Not open to the public
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2021 Joyce Vickery, "Gather Round the Holy Manger"
2020 Francisco Carbonell, "Heart of God"
2019 Jonathan Reid, "The Christ Child"
2018 Sean Kirsch, "Rise Anon"
2017 Saunder Choi, "Susanni (A Little Child There is Ybore)"
2016 Rob Swenson, "Christmas Hosanna"
SOCIAL LINKS

        


 

RENT A PHOTO

Search Musical America's archive of photos from 1900-1992.

 

»BROWSE & SEARCH ARCHIVE