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Area III welcomes entries from all composers for a composition to be premiered at their Youth 2009 Fall Festival and Adult 2010 Spring Festivals...
 
AREA III COMPOSITION CONTEST GUIDELINES
CONTEST PARAMETERS
- Two compatible handbell scores of a single piece in 2-3 and 3-5 octave versions.
- Level 1+/2 for 2-3 octaves and Level 3 for 3-5 octave versions.
- Each score can standalone with a unison-voice geared towards children – can also be performed with solo-instrument in place of vocal.
- Optional 2-3 octaves of chimes.
- Two to four minutes performance time.
- Celebratory in nature.
- Original: An original composition, not based on any other tune, whether public domain or not.
- Appropriate for massed ringing for a Youth Festival (premiered in November 2009) and Adult Festivals (2010 spring).
- Area III reserves the right to determine a suitable dedication line upon publication.
CONTEST ENTRIES
- Five copies of each entry must be submitted. NO NAME ON THE MUSIC!
- Notation and Handbells Used Chart must follow AGEHR guidelines.
- A Cover sheet must accompany the scores, including the composer’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address and title of piece. (If a sacred work, include an alternate secular title.)
- Entries must not be under consideration by or submitted to any other publisher or competition during the judging period. Only unpublished works may be entered. All composers are welcome to submit compositions.
- No entries will be returned. All entries except for the winning composition will be destroyed. Composers must keep a copy of their work.
- AGEHR Publishing will publish the winning piece.
- Right of Refusal - Area III reserves the right to reject any or all entries if they are not deemed suitable for our purposes.
- The decision of the judges (an anonymous committee) shall be final.
- Area III reserves first performance rights. A winning composition may not be used in any service, concert, or festival, prior to the premier at the Youth Area III festival in November of 2009.
LOGISTICS
- Information for entries may be obtained from the Area III Composition Committee by mail, phone, on the Area III web-site or e-mail. The contest will be advertised in the Bell-O-Gram (Area III Newsletter), Overtones, and on the Area III Web-Site.
- All composition entries will be sent to the Area III Composition Committee Chair by April 1, 2008 (postmark). The Chair will contact all contestants with the judges’ decision.
- The Area III Composition Committee Chair shall appoint the judges. These persons shall be anonymous, known only to the Area III Composition Committee Chair and to each other.
- The prize for a winning composition shall be $1,500.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. The children's choir -what age group (may affect range)?
Older Elementary/Middle School (prior to voice changing) or 7th-12th grade. Either age can be targeted.
2. What size group - even if miked may affect the texture and density.
The vocal score may include from a solo singer to a full choir. The vocal line is unison.
3. Choir presumes lyrics - must they be original, or can be public domain, or from the Bible for example?
This piece needs to be playable in schools. We are looking for an inspirational original text appropriate for young people.
4. If a sacred text, does a secular alternative have to be provided.
The text itself should be a single version, usable in both secular (school) and sacred settings.
5. If instrument instead, any limitations (because of availability of performers).
For performance, the bell score must be able to stand alone and the vocal score may be optional. An optional instrumental line may also be offered to replace the vocal score.
AREA III COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Lynn Bogovich, 914 Heatherfield Lane, Millersville, MD 21108-1959
Phone: (410) 923-6520
Use contact form to send email
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