Young Composers' Competition Returns
Attention 8 to 22-year-old choral composers!
Compose for Canada's premier choral ensemble, have your composition performed in the Vancouver Chamber Choir's concert series, and receive a cash award!
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 15, 2017
The Vancouver Chamber Choir encourages young choral composers (ages 8-22) to submit applications to the 13th Biennial Young Composers' Competition.
Entries are judged in three age categories: Elementary (8-12), Secondary (13-17) and College/University (18-22), with several special awards for the best submissions by residents of British Columbia. A panel of musicians selected by the Vancouver Chamber Choir adjudicates the competition by assessing the originality and craftsmanship of the music and, where appropriate, the words.
As part of our 2017 celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, the competition will give special consideration to entries which use a Canadian text, are about Canadian themes, and are in either official language (English and French) or a Canadian First Nations language. Young composers from all countries are welcome to submit pieces with Canadian connections.
Finalist compositions will be performed at the concert YOUTH & MUSIC on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 8pm (Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave, Vancouver). Cash awards will be presented to two winners in each age group and also in the special BC categories. Young composers are encouraged to seek the support of their own choir or school, which may also be eligible for an award. In addition, all entrants will receive four tickets to a Vancouver Chamber Choir subscription series concert of their choice in the 2017-2018 season.
Jon Washburn founded the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1971. Under his guidance, the ensemble has become an amazing success story, ranking with the handful of North America's best professional choruses. In addition to touring and a busy season of concerts, broadcasts and recording, the Choir presents five award-winning educational programs.
www.vancouverchamberchoir.com
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