2017 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Rapido! 14-Day Composition Contest |
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Rapido! Contest promotes the creation of new chamber works and highlights lesser-known composers. Participating composers write a five- minute work in just 14 days. The national grand prize winner receives a cash prize, premieres in five cities by five chamber ensembles, and a commission from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
Atlanta Chamber Players
P.O. Box 5438
Atlanta, GA 31107
UNITED STATES
info@rapidocompositioncontest.com
WEBSITE
http://rapidocompositioncontest.com
ELIGIBILITY
Contest is open to the first 100 online registrants (in each of 5 regions) of any age and level of experience who are residents or full-time student residents of one of the 50 United States.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Chamber Music Composition |
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Cash prizes | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Robert Spano, Composer & Conductor |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | May 26, 2017 |
| Application notes | Registration deadline is May 26, but the composition period will take place in June (see website for exact dates). |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Three semi-finalists for each region (West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, & Southeast) will compete in live concerts in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, and San Francisco with live judging. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✔ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2016 Mark Buller
2013 Charles Zoll, 2013
2011 John Elmquist, 2011
2010 Jon Jeffrey Grier, 2010
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