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SCI Region II Conference Adjudication Update

May 16, 2022 by Carolyn Borcherding

Attention SCI Region II Conference Applicants:

Thank you all so much for your applications! We are in the thick of it with adjudication, after receiving over 280 applications for this conference. We are absolutely delighted to be able to review so much wonderful music, but due to the volume of applications and the number of participating parties in the adjudication process, we anticipate having the results finalized by mid-to-late June, rather than our originally planned deadline of May 15th. We apologize for the delay, but look forward to being in touch with you in the coming weeks. We also will have more details about conference registration at this time.

Thank you for your patience and more soon!

All best,

Natalie Draper and Neil Flory
SCI Region II Co-Chairs

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2022 Society of Composers Online National Conference

April 12, 2022 by Carolyn Borcherding

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The Society of Composers Inc. is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the 2022 Online National Conference! We recognize the need for a national, peer-reviewed conference for our members, and despite the challenges that COVID-19 presented, we were thrilled with the feedback gleaned from last year’s Virtual Conference. SCI is excited to continue our exploration of this virtual format, sharing music, knowledge, and ideas to create a meaningful experience together!

The conference will take place May 20-21 and May 27-28, 2022.
Deadline for submissions: April 20, 2022
Notification of accepted submissions: May 9, 2022

All concerts will be streamed live via the SCI YouTube channel; SCI will combine recordings into a single cohesive stream for each concert. All current SCI members will be eligible to attend the Workshops and/or Paper Presentations, but priority will be given to those who have submissions accepted for the conference. Attendance will be limited due to hosting capacity.

There are two categories of calls for this year’s conference. Further details and applications for both categories can be found at New Music Engine by following the links below:

Call for Duo Works

General Call for Submissions

 

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2022 SCI Region II Conference

January 5, 2022 by Carolyn Borcherding

Call for Submissions

In the fall of 2022, Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music will host the Society of Composers, Incorporated Region II Conference. This conference is the first SCI Region II conference to be held since 2006. All submissions are due February 15, 2022. Selected pieces will be announced no later than May 15, 2022. Submission instructions are below. The conference will be hosted by SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY’S SETNOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC November 4–6, 2022 in Syracuse, NY.

Artists working in all styles and genres are encouraged to apply.

Submitting parties must be members of SCI. To join SCI, visit: https://wp.societyofcomposers.org/

Composers can make up to two submissions, either both for the same call category or one each for two different call categories.

In the selection process, preference will be given to composers within Region II (New York, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico); however, all composers within the United States are encouraged to apply.

There is no application fee associated with this call. Syracuse University anticipates hosting this conference in person, barring any extenuating circumstances. If held in person, selected composers/presenters are expected to register and attend. We will update the status of the conference as needed. Travel expenses to and from the conference in Syracuse, NY are the composer’s responsibility.

For all inquiries related to this call, please send an email to the SCI Region II Co-chairs (Natalie Draper & Neil Flory) at SCIRegionII2022@gmail.com.

To apply, please visit the SCI Region II New Music Engine webpage.

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SCI Journal of Music Scores Selections

October 8, 2021 by Carolyn Borcherding

The Society of Composers is pleased to announce the selections in the next publication of the SCI Journal of Music Scores. Congratulations!

Joseph Bohigian – The Water Has Found its Crack
Joseph Klein – Die Schadhafte
Brian Belet – Three by Five
Bradley S. Green – Crest/Clutter/Clamor for Solo Cello
Leah Reid – Apple
Jack Ballard, Jr – Force 8
Laurence Sherr – Nocturne
Daniel Godsil – de rerum natura I “el leñador” (2019) for amplified string quartet + video
Johnny MacMillan – String Quartet No. 2

Thank you to the judges for their hard work and dedication:
Chin Ting Chan
Texu Kim
João Oliveira
Ingrid Stölzel
Mark Zanter
Jessica Rudman

Best Regards,

—
Chin Ting (Patrick) CHAN, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music Composition
Ball State University

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SCI Journal of Music Scores, Vol. 62 & 63 – Call for Submissions

May 18, 2021 by Carolyn Borcherding

The Society of Composers, Inc. is pleased to announce a call for works for Volume 62 and 63 of the Society of Composers Journal of Music Scores. To see an archive of past SCI Journals, please visit: https://wp.societyofcomposers.org/publications/journal-of-music-scores/.

All submissions must be made at http://www.newmusicengine.org/. Submissions sent via email, post, or other methods will not be considered.

Only current members of SCI are eligible to apply. To become a member of SCI, visit: https://wp.societyofcomposers.org/membership/join-or-renew/.

Deadline: June 30, 2021, 11:59 pm EST.

Prize: Inclusion on Volume 62 or 63 of the SCI Journal of Music Scores.

Fee: None to Enter.

Click here for full submission guidelines and to apply.

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SCI CD Series, Vol. 35 – Call for Submissions

May 18, 2021 by Carolyn Borcherding

The Society of Composers, Inc. is pleased to announce a call for works for Volume 35 of the Society of Composers, Inc. CD Series. The winners of this call will be featured on our SCI CD Series, released by Navona Records, a label under PARMA Recordings. To see an archive of past SCI CDs, please visit: https://wp.societyofcomposers.org/publications/composers-cd-series/. For a more detailed look at a recent release, see NAVONA’s page: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6318/.

All submissions must be made at http://www.newmusicengine.org/. Submissions sent via email, post, or other methods will not be considered.

Only current members of SCI are eligible to apply. To become a member of SCI, visit: https://wp.societyofcomposers.org/membership/join-or-renew/.

Deadline: June 30, 2021, 11:59 pm EST.

Prize: Inclusion on Volume 35 of the SCI CD Series, professionally released by PARMA Records.

Fee: None to Enter.
*Winning composers must pay production costs of $90 per minute for music selected.

Click here for full submission guidelines and to apply.

Filed Under: SCI News

2021 Region IV Student Composer Mixtape – Call for Recordings

May 16, 2021 by Carolyn Borcherding

The Society of Composers, Inc. is excited to announce a Call for Recordings for our 2021 Fall Student Mixtape. For this mixtape, there are no restrictions on style or ensemble and may be live, studio, or solely fixed-media recordings. The mixtape will have a duration of approximately 60 – 90 minutes in total. Chosen works will be promoted on the SCI website and social media. See the following parameters:

  • Composer must be a student (high school, undergraduate, or graduate) in Region IV
    1. Region IV: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
  • Composer must be a member of SCI to be featured on the mixtape; however, membership may be obtained after notification of acceptance.
    1. Membership fees are $15 with complimentary membership for composers who identify as BIPOC

For full guidelines and to apply, please click here.

Submissions are due by June 4th 11:59 EDT. Applicants will be notified of their status by August 23rd, 2021.

All the bests!

Ryne Siesky (he/him)
University of Miami – Frost School of Music
Teaching Assistant | DMA in Composition, ABD

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2021 Society of Composers Online National Student Conference

April 18, 2021 by Carolyn Borcherding

The Society of Composers, Inc. Student Council is excited to announce a call for scores and application for the society’s 2021 National Student Conference. The conference will feature pre-existing works, along with both pre-existing and newly commissioned works performed by Kamratōn. The conference will be virtual, and sessions will be held each weekend in the month of August. Composers may only submit one application.

Deadline to apply is May 10th!

[ Update: the portal for submissions is now closed. ]

Filed Under: SCI News

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