Open call: International Duo Symposium composition competition

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By Ano Shumba
14 Sep 2023 - 14:45
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Composers around the world are invited to submit scores for the International Duo Symposium composition competition at Northwestern State University in Louisiana, US, from 5 to 7 April 2024.

  • Fernando Zúñiga-Chanto and Orquídea Guandique-Araniva are the featured guest artists for the 2024 International Duo Symposium. Photo: Facebook

Eligibility

  • Composition must be written for a duo ensemble.
  • Any combination of two instruments/voice types (no piano or elaborate percussion/electronic setups).
  • Marimba can be provided, but any other percussion equipment is the responsibility of the ensemble.
  • Set up time must be less than five minutes.
  • Composer age – there is no age limit for composition contestants.

Competition guidelines

  • Interested composers should submit their compositions here before 15 January.
  • To complete the submission, composers will need to provide a link to the score and a link to a recording (MIDI is sufficient).
  • Maximum of two submissions per composer allowed.
  • The winner will be announced in February 2024.

The winners’ recital will be held on 7 April and the winning composition performed at the IDS winner’s concert. The winner will be awarded $400.

View the original call here.

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