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Welcome to our July Newsletter. In this issue, we have news of the ISCM World Music Days, 2019; opportunities for composers; information about a new CD release; news from a member as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after September 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. ISCM World Music Days 2019 ISCM WMD will be held in Tallinn, Estonia from 2-10 May 2019. A notice has already been sent to all our members who can apply at no cost as NMSA is a member of the South African Section of the ISCM. This is their ‘official’ submission process. Composers who are non-members may also apply and have two options. If you become a member of NMSA for a small fee of R200, you can enter this prestigious event at no extra cost. You can also apply as an individual but the cost is €50 to the ISCM. Please download for details of available categories for submission. For further details, please visit the ISCM webpage. Composer members who wish to submit in the official category must send scores by Saturday 18 August to members@newmusicsa.org.za or to my email address, malcolmdedman@gmail.com. Three board members (who will not be submitting scores) will select the final six works in accordance with the ISCM rules and submit to them by 10 September latest. Members submitting by this method may send up to three scores, stating clearly in which category they are submitting. In the final round, however, only one work per composer is allowed, so we are asking for as many as possible to send in your best work. OUT HEAR New Music Week Call for Scores The OUT HEAR New Music Week 2018 is happy to announce a Call for Scores and proposals to participate in a Symposium and Master Class in Composition on December 12th to 16th, 2018, lead by their ensemble-in-residence, String quartet of the Ensemble Klangforum, in collaboration with our faculty Clemens Gadenstätter, Dimitri Papageorgiou, and Orestis Toufektsis. For full details and regulations, please visit their website. IV International Uuno Klami Composition Competition The IV International Uuno Klami Composition Competition will be held between 2018 and 2019. This is a competition for a work for orchestra – please see poster. - Compositions must be submitted to the Competition Office by 3 December 2018 latest. - The Jury will be Finland’s Kalevi Aho and Magnus Lindberg and Estonia’s Erkki-Sven Tüür. The conductor member of the Jury will be Olari Elts (Estonia). - The following prizes will be awarded: I prize €11,000, II prize €9,000 and III prize €7,000. - There is no age limit or entry fee. - The works shortlisted for the finals will be performed by the Kymi Sinfonietta at two finals concerts, to be held in the cities of Kouvola and Kotka (Finland) in autumn 2019. The Jury chooses the winners only after hearing the finals concerts and their rehearsals. For more information (rules and entry form) on the competition, please visit the competition website. International Composers Competition, Central European String Quartet The Central European String Quartet announces an exciting international composition competition in 2018! Apply now for the opportunity to have your work premiered and performed multiple times by them during the 2018/19 season at important venues in Budapest, Hungary! Prizes: 1st prize: 120.000 HUF The winning composition will be premiered and performed in at least two concerts at important venues by the Central European String Quartet, in Budapest, Hungary, during the 2018/19 season. 2nd prize: 35.000 HUF Application deadline: 1 September 2018. The competition rules may be found here. Contact: centraleuropeanstringquartet@yahoo.com New CD Release Michael Blake has released a CD of his compositions for violoncello and piano, titled ‘The Philosophy of Composition’, recently released on Wergo. He says he is ‘thrilled with the fabulous performances by Friedrich Gauwerky and Daan Vandewalle’. He is selling these at cost price: €13,50, or ZAR200 + postage. Note the retail price is normally €18,50. If you are interested in finding out more, you are welcome to email Michael on michaelblake@sun.ac.za. Member’s News Congratulations to Keith Moss who has been lucky enough to be accepted among 20 other composers from around the world to attend the São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival in September 2018 (mentioned in this newsletter). A new work will be premiered at the Festival, recorded and broadcast live on Brazilian national television and radio, after which he plans to bring the recording home. There is a further possibility of having one of his orchestral works premiered by the Brazilian National Orchestra. Living in New Zealand, Keith has managed to get some local funding so he can attend the Festival, but he would appreciate any further financial assistance. If anyone finds themselves in a generous position they can send a little something via PayPal: nzkeithmoss@gmail.com. In return for such kind gestures, Keith will send a recording of his new piece for guitar, string quartet & bass. Reminder of Opportunities 1. Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition Composers younger than 40 years can submit pieces for piano that are suitable for children and young adults. Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. 2. 10th International Composition Contest “La Mancha Guitars” This is a competition for the composition of a guitar ensemble work to encourage young guitarists to enjoy their playing. Please read brochure for details. Please note deadline for receipt of scores is 23 November 2018. To all our subscribers
Welcome to our June Newsletter. In this issue, we have a reminder about our Annual Bulletin; update to our website; opportunities for performers; as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after August 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. Reminder, Submissions for Bulletin 2018, issue 17 More material for this year’s bulletin would still be welcome. Note that the bulletin will be lodged in some of our university libraries, so this would be a great opportunity to publicise your news or information about your work. Short scores, articles, news of composers including first performances since the start of 2017 are all welcome. You can download the call here, but please note that we have extended the deadline to 1 July 2018. New Composer Profile The NMSA website has included a new profile of the composer John Simon. Do visit the site and, if you have any comments on the article, feel free to let me know or post a comment on the website itself. 10th International Composition Contest “La Mancha Guitars” This is a competition for the composition of a guitar ensemble work to encourage young guitarists to enjoy their playing. Please read brochure for details. Please note deadline for receipt of scores is 23 November 2018. 2nd Berliner International Online Competition The “Berliner International Music Competition” has been designed to promote musicians who possess outstanding artistic personality, by offering them remunerated recitals at Berlin Philharmonie – Kammermusiksaal (together with a professional fee), a video and audio recording and the offer to join a music agency, as a free service with no exclusivity. The Categories are: A: Piano B: Strings C: Voice D: Woodwinds and Brass Please visit their website for full information and details of how to apply. Please also note the final deadline is 12 July. Reminder of Opportunities
Applicants need to be 8 years or older and scores should be sent to controcanto@donneinmusica.org with the subject line 'GWIM4HumanRights'. Note: the deadline for applications is 30 June. Please visit website for full details. 2. Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition Composers younger than 40 years can submit pieces for piano that are suitable for children and young adults. Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. 3. Valentino Bucchi Foundation Composition Competition The Valentino Bucchi Foundation in collaboration with the Roman Philhamonic Academy announce the 39th edition of the International Composition Competition Contest, ‘Valentino Bucchi Prize’. Please download for full details. Note, deadline for submission is 30 June 2018. 4. Music Law, Business & Contracts Basadi Hatella Pele is hosting a forum titled Music Law, Business & Contracts with specific focus on the music industry. This workshop aims to look into the industry and see what can be done to educate our artists on business law and the industry. This high profile forum will take place at Southern Sun Table Bay Cape Town on the 5 & 6 July 2018. Please see brochure for more information and registration. 5. São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival The São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival, located in São Paulo, Brazil, will take place from September 21 - 30th, 2018. Opportunities include chamber music performances and two participants will be selected to have an orchestra piece premiered with the Brazilian National Theatre Claudio Santoro Symphony Orchestra in the capital of Brazil, Brasília. Please visit festival webpage for further information and application form. Note, deadline for submission is 1 August. To all our subscribers Welcome to our May Newsletter. In this issue, we have a reminder about our Annual Bulletin; opportunities for composers; news of a CD release as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after July 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. Reminder, Submissions for Bulletin 2018, issue 17 We are still looking for material for this year’s bulletin, which will be lodged in some of our university libraries. Short scores, articles, news of composers including first performances since the start of 2017 are all welcome. You can download the call here but please note that we have extended the deadline to 1 July 2018. SAMRO Overseas Music Competition The SAMRO Overseas Music Competition continues to offer amazing opportunities to South African musicians. The competition follows a four year cycle moving between composers, instrumentalists, keyboard-players and singers. The Scholarships competition will have one adjudication round and the entries will be assessed by a professional panel of adjudicators specialised in the categories of Jazz or Western Art Music. The winners of the competition receive the highly sought after scholarships for further study or master classes overseas. The scholarships are offered to Jazz and Western Art (Classical) Music applicants. Previous winners and finalists of the competition have become acclaimed composers, musicians and singers, many of whom have become internationally acclaimed artists. The 2018 competition will take place in the week 13 – 18 August 2018 at the Linder Auditorium, Johannesburg. Music students and young professionals aged 32 and younger are eligible to apply. Download 2018 Regulations. Click for Application Form. Note: Closing date: Thursday 31 May 2018. Call for Applications: Human Rights Composition Fondazione Adkins Chiti: Donne In Musica (FACDIM) is calling on female composers around the world to compose a vocal, choral or instrumental work inspired by the struggle for human rights. FACDIM will select 10 musical works that will be performed at the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Largo di Torre Argentina square in Rome, Italy, on 5 November. Applicants need to be 8 years or older and scores should be sent to controcanto@donneinmusica.org with the subject line 'GWIM4HumanRights'. Note: the deadline for applications is 30 June. Please visit website for full details. CD Release Benjamin Fourie has recently released a CD of his recital at last year’s Indaba. He played Olivier Messiaen’s ‘Eight Préludes’, Étienne van Rensburg’s ‘Sonata W36/94’ and Malcolm Dedman’s ‘Four Kinds of Love’. Tracks from the CD can be viewed and optionally purchased at cdbaby, or you may request a hard copy from me by sending me an email (malcolmdedman@gmail.com). The cost, including postage and packaging, is R130. Sadly, Benjamin passed away on 30 April, losing his fight with cancer. He will be sadly missed as South Africa has now lost a well respected international pianist. For a complete obituary, please see the home page of this website, or download here. Reminder of Opportunities
Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. 2. Valentino Bucchi Foundation Composition Competition The Valentino Bucchi Foundation in collaboration with the Roman Philhamonic Academy announce the 39th edition of the International Composition Competition Contest, ‘Valentino Bucchi Prize’. Please download for full details. Note, deadline for submission is 30 June 2018. 3. Music Law, Business & Contracts Basadi Hatella Pele is hosting a forum titled Music Law, Business & Contracts with specific focus on the music industry. This workshop aims to look into the industry and see what can be done to educate our artists on business law and the industry. This high profile forum will take place at Southern Sun Table Bay Cape Town on the 5 & 6 July 2018. Please see brochure for more information and registration. 4. São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival The São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival, located in São Paulo, Brazil, will take place from September 21 - 30th, 2018. Opportunities include chamber music performances and two participants will be selected to have an orchestra piece premiered with the Brazilian National Theatre Claudio Santoro Symphony Orchestra in the capital of Brazil, Brasília. Please visit festival webpage for further information and application form. Note, deadline for submission is 1 August. To all our subscribers
Welcome to our April Newsletter. In this issue, we have reminders about our Indaba and Annual Bulletin calls; news of the forthcoming ISCM World Music Days; information about Lyrics on-line magazine; opportunities for composers and performers; a Press Release as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after June 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. NMSA Indaba 2018 I recently notified everyone of our announcement of the NMSA Indaba, to be held in Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth from 5 to 8 October. We need to fill these dates with exciting events, concerts, talks, discussions, etc. and we need more submissions from you. Please revisit this Call here and I urge you to send in your submissions as soon as possible, but by 12 May latest. Reminder, Submissions for Bulletin 2018, issue 17 The deadline for submitting concepts for this year’s bulletin has passed, but we have not received a single concept or idea from anyone! It is not too late to send me draft material. We would like to publish information about the New Music scene in South Africa over the past year, including a list of first performances, new music projects and the like. We need to hear from composers, performers and musicologists – anyone connected with the South African music scene – so we can include your events in the bulletin. We will even publish short music scores of recent pieces, so please send in any relevant information to members@newmusicsa.org.za. The Call can be downloaded here. ISCM World Music Days This year, we will be well represented at the World Music Days in Beijing, China. The Official Submissions were the ones we asked members to submit works to us and, out of the six works that were presented to Beijing, John Simon’s ‘Coquette’ for flute solo was chosen. Additionally, as a piece by Maike Watson was included last year, she could not enter again this year under the banner of the ‘Official Submissions’ (ISCM rules), so she decided to enter as an individual. Her work ‘VI Aphorisms’ for piano solo was selected. We offer our hearty congratulations to both these composers whose works will be performed in Beijing between 19 to 26 May. LYRICS On-line Magazine The first issue can be viewed here. Lyrics Magazine celebrates excellence in music, arts, culture, heritage and film. Contributions for future issues, especially about music, may be made by contacting Matate Mahlare on lyricsmagazine@webmail.co.za. Please see her recent advertisement for Freelance Article Writers. Valentino Bucchi Foundation Composition Competition The Valentino Bucchi Foundation in collaboration with the Roman Philhamonic Academy announce the 39th edition of the International Composition Competition Contest, ‘Valentino Bucchi Prize’. Please download for full details. Note, deadline for submission is 30 June 2018. São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival The São Paulo Contemporary Composers Festival, located in São Paulo, Brazil, will take place from September 21 - 30th, 2018. Opportunities include chamber music performances and two participants will be selected to have an orchestra piece premiered with the Brazilian National Theatre Claudio Santoro Symphony Orchestra in the capital of Brazil, Brasília. Please visit festival webpage for further information and application form. Note, deadline for submission is 1 August. Percussion Competition The Italian Percussion Arts Society is holding their 16th Percussion Competition from 18 to 23 September 2018. Click here for rules, repertoire list, prizes and more. There are five categories from Marimba to Vibraphone, Timpani, Snare Drum to Composition. There will be one week full of music. Six juries each with three international percussion masters. Be part of that world-famous Italy PAS competition. Note, deadline for application is 4 June 2018. Music Law, Business & Contracts Basadi Hatella Pele is hosting a forum titled Music Law, Business & Contracts with specific focus on the music industry. This workshop aims to look into the industry and see what can be done to educate our artists on business law and the industry. This high profile forum will take place at Southern Sun Table Bay Cape Town on the 5 & 6 July 2018. Please see brochure for more information and registration. Avanti Duo Press Release The Avanti Duo have issued a Press Release for their Crowdfunding for a release of there debut flute and piano album. The duo members are Coila-Leah Enderstein (piano) and Sally Minter (flute) and their album will feature works by Amy Luyendijk. Reminder of Opportunities
Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. 2. 5th Antonio Smareglia International Composition Competition The Accademia di Studi Pianistici "Antonio Ricci” of Udine, ITALY announce the 5th Antonio Smareglia International Composition Competition. Please download for detailed information. Please note deadline: 31 May. Dear Subscriber Welcome to our March Newsletter. In this issue, we have news about our membership; opportunities for composers and performers as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after May 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. NMSA Membership Please note that, for members, if you intent to renew your membership and have not already done so, your membership will lapse from 1 April 2018. If you have forgotten to renew, or if you wish to join NewMusicSA, you can contact me with a completed application/renewal form. Fees are still very reasonable, only R200 per year and all students or non-wage earners qualify to pay only R100 for the year. If you are a composer, you would get the opportunity to submit a work to the annual World Music Days organised by ISCM. Everyone gets free tickets to our Indaba events and any other concert/event we organise; an opportunity to contribute to our website by adding bogs and comments on our newsletters and you will receive a copy of our annual bulletin. Please note, we will shortly be announcing information about this year’s Indaba. Annual Bulletin This is a reminder that I recently sent out a notice asking for contributions to this year’s Annual Bulletin. We would love to hear from you, whether you are a composer, performer or musicologist. Please let us know of any news of your activities, especially in South Africa, and we will look to publishing them. We would like to see initial ideas for consideration by 14 April. The call can be downloaded here. Choral Academy of Baccanello Contest The Choral Academy of Baccanello and the City of Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII announce the sixth edition of the reworking of liturgical music and the Universal Church through the Second Vatican Council to keep alive the memory of this pope, priest and man and to create a musical corpus for his liturgical feast held on October 11 each year. Please download for details. For more information contact the Artistic Director, Claudio Magni, e-mail: claudiomagni1@virgilio.it. Please note the deadline is 30 April. Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium 2018 The 25th anniversary of the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium will run from June 28 to July 9, 2018 at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance. The focus of the symposium is the creation and performance of works by its participants (composers, composer/performers, performers, ensembles, and conductors) in public concerts (“New Sound Worlds” Concert Series, “Performers Showcase” Concert Series, and “Wild Nights Café” Series). Please visit website for details. Further information can be obtained by emailing Robert Kyr at obfcomposers@gmail.com. Please note that the early notification deadline is 16 April and the final deadline is 30 April. Manhattan International Music Competition This is for performers of piano, voice and strings. Selection will be via video, i.e. no need to travel. Prizes will include a performance at the Carnegie Hall and a CD recording. For details and application, please visit their website, detailing the categories for entry. Further information can be obtained by emailing info@manhattancompetition.com. Please note the deadline is 7 April. Reminder of Opportunities 1. International Composition Competition, Città di Udine The rules and conditions of the new international composition competition "Città di Udine" (12 Edition) are online on Taukay music publishing house website. There are two sections: - compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument - electroacoustic music Deadline: March 31st 2018 For further information, visit their website, or email competition@taukay.it. 2. Hélianthe contest, 2nd Edition This is a request for a pedagogical music piece of at most 4 minutes long which has a link to another type of art (free choice). The piece should be for alto saxophone which can be alone or accompanied by piano, percussion, theatre, dance, video or audio file (4 channels max with stereo reduction mandatory). The composition (including accompaniment) should be playable by young musicians from 1 to 6 years of practice, corresponding at ABRSM levels 1 to 5. Composition(s) submission(s) deadline is 1 April 2018. Registration fee is 10 € per composition. For more information, visit their website and download the application form. 3. 9th International Antonín Dvořák Composition Competition This will be held at the Prague Conservatory in the Czech Republic from 22 to 30 July, 2018. This competition was founded in order to extol the great accomplishments of the composer Antonín Dvořák, and to discover and raise-up young, talented composers who can carry on the historical musical legacy. The composition committee intends to support the selected composers’ continued development by providing composition commissions, as well as recording and performance opportunities. For more detailed information regarding the competition please download information and refer to the competition homepage. Please note, deadline for 1st round application is 6 April. 4. Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition Composers younger than 40 years can submit pieces for piano that are suitable for children and young adults. Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. 5. 5th Antonio Smareglia International Composition Competition The Accademia di Studi Pianistici "Antonio Ricci” of Udine, ITALY announce the 5th Antonio Smareglia International Composition Competition. Please download for detailed information. Please note deadline: 31 May. Dear Subscriber
Welcome to our February Newsletter. In this issue, we have news about our membership; opportunities for composers; Lyrics Magazine request; New Music Concerts; a Forum on music law as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after April 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. NMSA Membership Notices have been sent out to all current members to renew their membership for the coming year. If anyone did not renew last year, for whatever reason, I may not have sent them the notice, so I would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to become a member for the next year. Fees are still very reasonable, only R200 per year, or R150 if you apply before the end of February. All students or non-wage earners qualify to pay only R100 for the year. Contact me with a completed application form and proof of payment. 2nd INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2018 The Appassionato Ensemble is asking for pieces for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano, duration 7 to 15 minutes, or subset of this ensemble. All ages are welcome to apply by 21 March. For full information, please visit the website. 9th International Antonín Dvořák Composition Competition This will be held at the Prague Conservatory in the Czech Republic from 22 to 30 July, 2018. This competition was founded in order to extol the great accomplishments of the composer Antonín Dvořák, and to discover and raise-up young, talented composers who can carry on the historical musical legacy. The composition committee intends to support the selected composers’ continued development by providing composition commissions, as well as recording and performance opportunities. For more detailed information regarding the competition please download information and refer to the competition webpage. 5th Antonio Smareglia International Composition Competition The Accademia di Studi Pianistici "Antonio Ricci” of Udine, ITALY announce the 5th Antonio Smareglia International Composition Competition. Please download for detailed information. Lyrics Magazine – Advertisment Matete Mahlare is looking for freelance writers so that the Lyrics Magazine can be launched. Please download for details and reply to her at lyricsmagazine@webmail.co.za. New Music Concerts
In 2011 Liesl Stoltz embarked on a post-doctoral project to promote South African classical composers and specifically their work for flute. The project was a great success with performances and workshops locally and abroad notably at the 2017 International Flute Festival in Paris, France. The composers whose works were included were Stefans Grove, Hendrik Hofmeyr, Alexander Johnson, Peter Klatzow, Paul Hanmer, Paul Loeb van Zuilenberg, Roelof Temmingh and Braam du Toit. The purpose of this new project is to continue on the same journey; to promote South African music, but this time round focusing on the younger generation of South African composers. The programme includes works by Conrad Asman, Robert Fokkens, Adrian More and Jan-Hendrik Harley performed by Liesl Stoltz (flute), Peter Martens (cello) and José Dias (piano). 11 March 11:00 | kykNET Fismer | 60min | Prebooked tickets are R110; or tickets are available at the door for R130. Bookings via Computicket 2. Debut South African works for piano, clarinet and violin With: Arthur Feder, Clare Loveday & Andile Khumalo (composers), Waldo Alexander (violin), Mareli Stolp (piano) & Morné van Heerden (clarinet) Enjoy the world première of two works for piano, clarinet and violin by South African composers Clare Loveday and Arthur Feder. Loveday is fast emerging as one of the most significant and innovative composers of her generation. Feder, who recently completed his music studies at Stellenbosch University, is a fresh voice that engages influences and styles across the spectrum of South African music. The programme closes with works for solo clarinet by Andile Khumalo, a South African composer and music lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, and duets for piano and clarinet by Clare Loveday. The music is fresh, exciting, captivating and 100% homegrown. 11 March 18:00 | kykNET Fismer | 60min | Prebooked tickets are R110; or tickets are available at the door for R130. Bookings via Computicket Forum: Music Law, Business and Contracts Basadi Hatella Pele is hosting a forum titled Music Law, Business & Contracts with specific focus on the music industry. This workshop aims to look into the industry and see what we can do to educate our artists on business law and the industry. This high profile forum will take place at Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg on the 26th March 2018. Please download for full details and registration form. Reminder of Opportunities
2. International Composition Competition, Città di Udine The rules and conditions of the new international composition competition "Città di Udine" (12 Edition) are online on Taukay music publishing house website. There are two sections: - compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument - electroacoustic music Deadline: March 31st 2018 For further information, visit their website, or email competition@taukay.it. 3. Hélianthe contest, 2nd Edition This is a request for a pedagogical music piece of at most 4 minutes long which has a link to another type of art (free choice). The piece should be for alto saxophone which can be alone or accompanied by piano, percussion, theatre, dance, video or audio file (4 channels max with stereo reduction mandatory). The composition (including accompaniment) should be playable by young musicians from 1 to 6 years of practice, corresponding at ABRSM levels 1 to 5. Composition(s) submission(s) deadline is 1 April 2018. Registration fee is 10 € per composition. For more information, visit their website and download the application form. 4. Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition Composers younger than 40 years can submit pieces for piano that are suitable for children and young adults. Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. Dear Subscriber
Welcome to our January Newsletter, the first in 2018. On behalf of the NMSA Board I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year, even if slightly belated. In this issue, we have news about the ISCM submissions; current NMSA board; an opportunity for performers as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after March 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. ISCM World Music Days Our six composers have been selected and have been submitted to the ISCM. They are:
Current NMSA Board Members At our AGM, we elected the following Board Members:
It is important to note that Douglas Scott will have to stand down later this year which means that there are openings for both treasurer and secretary, both key roles in the organisation. We are currently in discussion with Diale Mabitsela for the role of treasurer, but there is still an opening for secretary. Please let me know if you would like to be considered for this role and Doug will gladly liaise to help hand over the duties. Third International Manhatten Music Competition This competition is for piano, strings and voice for which applications can be made online by 28 February 2018. Successful applicants will be granted a recital at the Carnegie Hall on 7 July, or a CD recording. The above website gives the full details. Reminder of Opportunities
2. International Composition Competition, Città di Udine The rules and conditions of the new international composition competition "Città di Udine" (12 Edition) are online on Taukay music publishing house website - see below. There are two sections: - compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument - electroacoustic music Deadline: March 31st 2018 For further information, visit their website, or email competition@taukay.it. 3. Hélianthe contest, 2nd Edition This is a request for a pedagogical music piece of at most 4 minutes long which has a link to another type of art (free choice). The piece should be for alto saxophone which can be alone or accompanied by piano, percussion, theatre, dance, video or audio file (4 channels max with stereo reduction mandatory). The composition (including accompaniment) should be playable by young musicians from 1 to 6 years of practice, corresponding at ABRSM levels 1 to 5. Composition(s) submission(s) deadline is 1 April 2018. Registration fee is 10 € per composition. For more information, visit their website and download the application form. 4. Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition Composers younger than 40 years can submit pieces for piano that are suitable for children and young adults. Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. Dear Subscriber
Welcome to our December Newsletter. In this issue, we have news from the ISCM; the report for the Visby Residency collaboration; opportunities for composers and performers as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after February 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. On behalf of our board members, I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable festive season and a happy and fruitful New Year. ISCM World Music Days We have now received seventeen scores from ten different composer members for the World Music Days (WMD) in Beijing during 2018. Many thanks to those who have responded to the call. We expect to announce the final six composers and their works very soon. During this year’s event in Vancouver, you may remember that Maike Watson had a piano piece performed. You can hear the performance here. Visby Composers’ Residency Earlier this year, we sent Diale Mabitsela to Visby for this exciting opportunity for him. Please download his report here. Hélianthe contest, 2nd Edition Grégoire Feybesse, a saxophone teacher at the Music Conservatory of Angoulême, wishes us to know of the second edition of the Hélianthe contest. For this edition, they are inaugurating a new format over two years to allow more time for the two phases of the competition: reception and pre-selection of candidate works on the one hand, and voting by classes and sponsors on the other hand. To participate you just have to register online at this address: http://concours.ensemblehelianthe.fr/fr/. The English, Spanish, German and Italian versions of the website are still under translation process, but you can subscribe anyway by using the French version. The goal of this contest is to compose a pedagogical music piece at most 4 minutes long which has to be link to another type of art (free choice). This piece should be for alto saxophone which can be alone or accompanied by piano, percussion, theatre, dance, video or audio file (4 channels max with stereo reduction mandatory). The composition (including accompaniment) should be playable by young musicians from 1 to 6 years of practice, corresponding at ABRSM levels 1 to 5. Composition(s) submission(s) deadline is 1 April 2018. Registration fee is 10 € per composition. A maximum of ten compositions will be selected to participate to the final. Those pieces will be sent to saxophone class partners (at least fifty) and to the sponsors. Teacher, student and sponsors will vote for their favourites before June, 1st 2019. The Top 3 from the vote will receive the following prizes:
More information is available here. International Composition Competition, Città di Udine The rules and conditions of the new international composition competition "Città di Udine" (12 Edition) are online on Taukay music publishing house website. There are two sections: - compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument - electroacoustic music Deadline: March 31st 2018. For further information, visit their website, or email. Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition Composers younger than 40 years can submit pieces for piano that are suitable for children and young adults. Deadline: 15 August 2018. The prize money totals 10,000 Euros. For further details, please download information sheet and visit their website. International Chamber Music Competition The next “Pinerolo e Torino – Città Metropolitana” International Chamber Music Competition (for the Cities of Pinerolo, Torino, and its surrounding area), which is part of the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Geneva, will take place in Pinerolo and Turin from 5 to 11 March 2018. In 2016 the jury of renowned musicians awarded prizes amounting to 23,000 Euros to winners chosen from 100 musicians belonging to 42 chamber music ensembles (under 33 years of age) from all over the world. Note this is for Chamber Music Ensembles to enter. Categories are Duo (piano duo, violin, viola, cello or clarinet with piano); Trio (violin, cello and piano or clarinet, cello and piano); Quartet (violin, viola, cello and piano or string quartet); Quintet (piano quintet, clarinet with string quartet or 2 violins, 2 violas and cello) and Sextet (2 violins, 2 violas and 2 celli). For further information, please visit their website. Entries should be submitted no later than 8 January 2018. Reminder of Opportunities Call for Scores ‘Risuonanze 2018’ Held by Associazione Culturale TKE, this Call is open to composers of any nationality and age. You are welcome to download the full information, noting the deadline is March 19, 2018. Dear Subscriber
Welcome to our November Newsletter. In this issue, we have a brief review of our recent Indaba; a reminder of the Call for Scores for next year’s World Music Days; use of NMSA website for members; information about some music festivals as well as the usual reminder of opportunities. As always, do let me know of any newsworthy items, for the next issue, that would help you to publicise your events in or after January 2018. Likewise, if you hear of any composers’ or performers’ opportunities, just send an email to me at malcolmdedman@gmail.com. NewMusicSA Indaba 2017 The Indaba held in Pretoria during 10 to 12 November was very successful. This year saw a wide range of diversity from ‘speaking pianist’ – a performance of Frederic Rzewski’s ‘De Profundis’, performed by Joanna Wicherek from Poland – to traditional South African songs performed by Cora-Mari van Vuuren and Loveline Madumo. This year’s event was on a relatively small scale, but it was able to include at least 4 first performances. In addition, videos provided by two composers were shown publically for the first time, as well as a video taken from the 2014 Unyazi in Johannesburg. Besides live concerts, an art installation was given by Tshidzo; a children’s workshop was featured and, at the same time, the adults enjoyed a talk on ‘Dwelling in Dissonance’. A further talk/discussion was presented that related to the piano recital given by Benjamin Fourie. I salute Douglas Scott for making this event successful and enjoyable. Reminder: Call for Scores, ISCM World Music Days 2018 Please note: to date, we have received no scores from any of our members. The following acts as a gentle reminder as the deadline for submitting to us is fast approaching. Please support this event by submitting relevant scores. Next year, ISCM will be holding their World Music Days in Beijing, China from 19 to 26 May. They wish to share their call for scores for this event with us, as NewMusicSA is affiliated with ISCM. As you will see from their call, they require six scores from South African composers by 31 December 2017. Members of NewMusicSA can submit for free, but are required to submit scores to NMSA for selection by no later than 1 December 2017 to allow time for the final selection process. Please can interested members submit up to three scores in one of the listed categories in the call to members@newmusicsa.org.za. The following information is required:
Non-members of NewMusicSA are also entitled to enter. In this event, a non-member may either become a member for R200 and enter for free, or submit individually using the information in the call, for which the entry fee to ISCM is 50 Euros. If you have any queries or concerns, you are welcome to communicate via members@newmusicsa.org.za. Use of NewMusicSA Website It has recently come to our attention that members may have difficulty logging into our website. It is important to set your email as your username, not your own name. If you cannot remember your password, this can easily be reset by following the instructions on the log-in page. If you find that you have not registered on the site and would like to do so, please let me know so that I can send you a link (members only). Notice to members: the AGM Minutes and this year’s Bulletin can now be viewed by logging onto the website member’s area. Opportunity for Student Composers Forum in Vienna Diogo Carvalho, Director of Composers Forum, Vienna Summer Music Festival, has some interesting information to share about a composer’s forum to take place in Vienna, June 2018. The Vienna Summer Music Festival will include a Composers Forum in June where student composers will have the opportunity to take private lessons with Viennese composers, attend daily classes, and have their music performed at the VSMF Contemporary Music Concert. The organisers have confirmed Johannes Maria Staud joining the Vienna Summer Music Festival - Composers Forum as their visiting guest composer. Johannes will be giving masterclasses and seminars on his work and will be working with students. They are involving PHACE, a professional contemporary music ensemble that students are able to write for and PHACE will workshop/perform composers’ compositions at the end of the festival. There is also an opportunity for composers to have their orchestral works read and one individual will have their orchestral work performed in Prague. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Diogo on dcarvmail@gmail.com. More information is available on their website. CIDIM ‘Comitato Nazional Italiano Musica’ is an Italian organisation that organises many concerts, festivals and competitions. Anyone interested in their activities should visit their website. Reminder of Opportunities 1. Call for scores – MISE-EN Music Festival 2018 This festival will be held at MISE-EN_PLACE and other venues throughout New York City on June 27-30 2018, and will include concerts, workshops, and more. The festival has featured more than 30 scores each year since 2014. They look forward to receiving submissions of new scores and to presenting even more unique works during the 2018 festival! All rules for this call may be viewed via their application link. Note: Deadline for submission: December 15, 2017 2. International Chamber Music Competition The next “Città di Pinerolo e Torino – Città Metropolitana” International Chamber Music Competition (for the Cities of Pinerolo, of Torino, and of its surrounding area), which is part of the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Geneva, will take place in Pinerolo and Turin from 5 to 11 March 2018. In 2016 the jury of renowned musicians awarded prizes amounting to 23,000 Euros to winners chosen from 100 musicians belonging to 42 chamber music ensembles (under 33 years of age) from all over the world. Visit website for more information. Note, deadline for entry is 8 January 2018. 3. Call for Scores ‘Risuonanze 2018’ Held by Associazione Culturale TKE, this Call is open to composers of any nationality and age. You are welcome to download the full information, noting the deadline is March 19, 2018. |
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