[EVENT] Cambridge University Musical Society Composition Competition 2016
The Competition is open to applicants who have been in statu pupillari at Cambridge University within the last ten years
Entrants should submit 2 compositions for any medium but one should be written for at least 5 instruments. If you have a work for orchestra please do include it. The pieces will be judged but not performed. Scores should be submitted in printed/handwritten format in traditional notation. If possible, additional electronic file copies of the score in Sibelius would be welcome.
The winner will be the CUMS Composer in Residence and they will be asked to write a short piece for CUMS Symphony Orchestra. The piece will be performed in one of their concerts next season and should be written for a conventional size symphony orchestra.
Candidates should send 2 copies of their scores and 3 copies of their CV and a formal letter of application by the closing date of Friday 15 January 2016. Application documents should be sent to Chloe Davidson, CUMS Orchestra Manager, 25 Hills Avenue, Cambridge CB1 7UY or left in the CUMS Pigeon Hole at West Road Concert Hall (opposite the Custodian’s office)
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