Hillcrest Wind Ensemble Composition Contest
Hillcrest Wind Ensemble's 3rd Annual Composition Contest
The 2011 winners are:
First Prize: Ediface by William V. Malpede - California
Second Prize: Piper's March by Kincaid Rabb - Arizona
Their compositions will be performed during the 2011-2012 concert season.
A special thanks to all of the entrants as the compositions submitted this year were all exceptional!
Details about our 2012 Composition Contest will be posted in January, 2012.
Every year since 2010, the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble's Call for Scores solicits scores from composers for wind ensemble, specified instrumentation. Winning entries are performed in concert. Difficulty level should be suitable for medium to advanced players.
Details
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, one of Southern California's finest adult musical organizations, celebrates over 25 years of providing quality musical programs for the greater San Diego community. Originally called San Diego's Finest City Freedom Band, the group was formed to bring music to the LGBT community as a marching band that also played concerts. With the turn of the new century, the band has evolved into an elite wind ensemble, playing more advanced music with a new mission to entertain the ideal of diversity within our ranks as well as promoting quality music to all of San Diego.
Awards
There are cash awards of $500.00 and $250.00 for first and second place winners respectively. Both compositions will also receive at least one concert performance by the ensemble. Additional awards may be given and other performances scheduled at the discretion of the judges.
Judges
A panel of judges consisting of music educators and section leaders will select the winning compositions. The winning composers are welcome to attend the award concert/reception at their own expense. The winning composers are required to provide adequate performance materials upon request.
Eligibility
This composition competition is open to all U.S. composers, regardless of age.
Composition Guidelines
Style/Subject Matter: All styles of music will be considered. Works with electronics/computer will not be considered. Works including soloists (instrumental only) will be considered.
Instrumentation: Instrumentation for wind ensemble; one player to a part, with clarinets and flutes doubled.
a. Our general instrumentation consists of:
6 flutes (up to 3 on piccolo)
2 oboe
1 Eb clarinet
6 Bb clarinet
1 alto clarinet
1 bass clarinet
2 bassoon
2 alto saxophones
1 tenor saxophone
1 baritone saxophone
4 horns in F
5 trumpet/cornet (2 cornets, 3 trumpets; divisi parts okay)
3 trombone (including bass)
2 euphonium
2 tuba
Timpani
3 percussion
1 mallet player
b. Winning selections may be asked to supply parts (doubling) for instruments not in the original score (Eb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, etc.) as we prefer to have all of our musicians involved in the performance of the winning pieces.
Duration: 3 to 8 minutes (pieces over 8 minutes will not be considered).
Limit: A maximum of two works may be submitted. Each entry must be submitted separately. The $25 application is per piece and must be included with each submission.
Difficulty: Level suitable for medium to advanced players.
What to submit
Score: professional quality score(s); bound (no loose sheets.) Instrumental parts, if available, are welcomed.
Composer information: Please include an information sheet with your name, address, telephone number and e-mail, the title of the submitted composition, list of instrumentation, duration of composition, date of completion, and performance history (if applicable.) Works may have been performed, but may not have won a prize in any previous competition.
Recordings: a CD recording of the submitted work should be included (midi okay). Please label with title of submitted piece.
Entry fee: a non-refundable application fee of twenty-five U.S. dollars ($25.00) in the form of a check must be included with each submission. All checks must be made payable to "The Center –Hillcrest Wind Ensemble", with "Hillcrest Wind Ensemble Composition" noted in the memo. US funds only. If submitting more than one piece, a check must be included for each score submitted. Entry fees are tax deductable.
Return of Materials: Scores will not be returned.
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Past Competion Winners
2010 Contest
FIRST PRIZE: Acclivity by Andrew John Kim
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SECOND PRIZE: Dança Latina by Mike Titlebaum
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These winning entries were debuted and featured at our Fall Classics Wind Ensemble Concert on November 6, 2010.
2009 Contest
FIRST PRIZE: Microcosm by Eric Daino
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SECOND PRIZE: Invocation and Alleluia by Ralph Raymond Hays
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HONORABLE MENTION: October Snow by Matt Larocca
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These winning entries were debuted and featured at our Fall Classic Wind Ensemble Concert on October 18, 2009.
