Hillcrest Wind Ensemble Composition Contest
Our 2010 Call for Scores is now closed.
Entries must have been postmarked on or before July 1, 2010
Our Third-annual Call for Scores will be announced in January 2011
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble seeks scores from U.S. composers for wind ensemble, specified instrumentation, for their second-annual call for scores. Difficulty level should be suitable for medium to advanced players. Preference will be given to works never performed. Cash award and performance.
Details
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, one of Southern California's finest adult musical organizations, celebrates over 20 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
First Prize cash award of $500 and second prize cash award of $250 plus performance by the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (HWE) in the Fall of 2010. Additional awards and performances may be given at the discretion of the judges.
Judges
Scores will be judged anonymously. A panel of judges will select the winning compositions. The winning composers will be invited to attend the award concert/reception and will be responsible for their transportation and lodging costs. The winning composers are required to provide adequate performance materials upon request.
Eligibility
This composition competition is open to all US 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 or vocal) will be considered.
Instrumentation
Instrumentation for wind ensemble; 1 to a part - clarinets and flute doubled. Our current instrumentation consists of the following:
1 piccolo
4 flutes
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
2 cornet
3 trumpet
3 trombone (including bass)
2 euphonium
2 tuba
Timpani
3 percussion
1 mallet player
Optional: piano or harp
Duration
8 minutes maximum (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.) Scores should display the title of the piece but the composer's name should not appear anywhere on the score (even in the copyright area -- no name); Instrumental parts, if available, are welcome at this time, however the composer's name must not appear on the parts at this time. (the winning entry must supply parts by August 9, 2010).
Composer information: an envelope with the title of the piece written plainly on the outside. Inside the envelope please include an information sheet with your name, address, telephone number and e-mail. The tile 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. Preference will be given to works never performed.
Recordings: If available, a recording of the submitted work should be included (midi okay). Recordings are helpful, but are not necessary.
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 Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, with HWE Composition noted in the memo. US funds only. If submitting more than one piece, a check must be included for each score submitted.
Return of Materials: Scores will not be returned.
The winning entries will be notified no later than August 1, 2010 and will be posted on the HWE website. Parts for entries must be received no later than August 9, 2010 if not included with original submission.
Address all submissions to:
John Winkelman, Director
HWE Composition
5011 Hawley Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116
For questions E-mail:
Winners of the 2009
Original Composition Contest For Wind Ensemble
FIRST PRIZE: Microcosm by Eric Daino
Click here to listen to the performance of this piece.
SECOND PRIZE: Invocation and Alleluia by Ralph Raymond Hays
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HONORABLE MENTION: October Snow by Matt Larocca
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The winning entries were debuted and featured at our Fall Classic Wind Ensemble Concert on October 18, 2009.
