2019 GUIDE TO COMPETITIONS
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Christmas Carol Commission Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces its tenth annual Christmas Carol Commission Competition as part of its commitment to the future of choral music.
MAIN OFFICE
4600 Sunset Avenue Lilly Hall A040 Indianapolis, IN 46208
UNITED STATES
317-940-9057
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ELIGIBILITY
Composers 35 years of age or younger (as of December 1, 2019) who are U.S. citizens or legal residents may submit one composition. Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and have not been publicly performed; between three- and five-minutes long; written for SATB, mixed adult choir; and may be a cappella or utilize keyboard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(S)
Composition
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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, 2019 |
| 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 commission@indychoir.org. There is no entry fee, though a submission form must accompany the composition. |
FINALS (live rounds)
The winner will be notified by September 30, 2019 and the selected composition will be performed by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at its five annual Festival of Carols performances in Indianapolis, IN. A cash prize of $2,500 plus travel and lodging for the world premiere in December 2019 will be awarded to the winning composer. |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✖ Not open to the public
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2018 Sean Kirsch for "RISE ANON"
2017 Saunder Choi for "SUSANNI (A Little Child There is Ybore)"
2016 Rob Swenson for "CHRISTMAS HOSANNA"
2013 Brian Buda for "ALL MY HEART THIS NIGHT REJOICES"
2012 Joey Hoelscher for "STILL, STILL, STILL"
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