Receipt Deadline: December 15, 2008

For our final program on April 27, 2009, we invite American composers (North, Central and South America) age 35 and younger as of the deadline to submit one or two compositions up to 15 minutes in length. Works may use any combination of soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin, cello percussion and piano. Preference will be given to smaller works (1-5 players) incorporating humor, but all works within the guidelines will be considered. Works may have been previously awarded, performed, recorded or published, professionally or otherwise, but may not have been premiered or performed in New York City. Composers will be notified by January 16, 2009. The winning composer must attend the dress rehearsal and performance in New York City. An honorarium of $500 will be awarded.

This year we will accept submissions via the internet. Although we prefer receiving materials online, we will also accept materials via regular mail. Please do not send materials requiring a signature.

Please submit:

1. One or two scores labeled with pseudonyms, including the duration and year written, either emailed as PDFs or sent via regular mail.

2. A program note (if appropriate) of 500 words or less, labeled with the pseudonym.

3. Recording(s) (optional, but recommended, high-quality MIDI acceptable), labeled with your pseudonym and title of the work and movements, if applicable. All movements should be on separate tracks. Recordings may be sent as MP3s via a file delivery site (yousendit, sendbigfile, etc.) or as a CD recording via regular mail. If sent via file delivery service, each MP3 should be one piece or movement and only labeled with the title of the work.

4. Your biography in a sealed envelope labeled with your pseudonym; on your bio, please include your name, pseudonym, address, phone number, and e-mail.

5. A list of works and performances.

6. An appropriate SASE, if you submit materials via regular mail and would like your works and recordings returned. Works and recordings submitted without an SASE will either be kept in our files or discarded.

The winning composer will need to submit a photocopy of a Passport or Driver's License indicating proof of age and American citizenship.

Applications not conforming to these guidelines will be disqualified.

To submit materials or for more information, contact:

American Modern Ensemble
Attn.: Competition
484 West 43rd St, Suite 37C
New York, NY 10036-6332
E-mail:
http://www.americanmodernensemble.org


To view our past winners, please visit our Composers page.