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2004 SCI Student National Conference

Hosted by SCIUI, with support from The Center for New Music
University of Iowa School of Music
Iowa City, Iowa
2-3 April 2004

Joseph Dangerfield, Conference Coordinator

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Call For Scores

General Information

Submission Deadline for Compositions: October 1, 2003 (Postmark Deadline)
Submission Deadline for Papers/Presentations: October 1, 2003 (Postmark Deadline)
Notification to Accepted Composers: December 15, 2003
Notification to Accepted Papers/Presentations: December 15, 2003

The Society of Composers, Inc., 6th Annual National Student Conference will be held April 2-3, at the University of Iowa School of Music in Iowa City, IA. Scores will be accepted from all student members and student chapter members of the Society of Composers, Inc.

The resident ensembles for the conference will include the University of Iowa Choirs, the University of Iowa Symphonic Band, the Center for New Music, the Electronic Music Studios, and faculty and student performers of the University of Iowa School of Music.

Available Ensembles:

  • Violin, Viola, Cello, Contrabass
  • Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, saxophone (all voices)
  • Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
  • Piano
  • Percussion
  • Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Voices
  • SATB Chorus
  • Symphonic Band

Compositions for solo or combinations of the above resources are welcomed. Electro-acoustic music (16.2 Channels available) including pieces for live electronics, acoustic soloist or ensemble and electronics, or playback alone is welcomed. Other instrumentation may be available to accommodate some selected pieces.

Acceptable formats for electroacoustic music:
ADAT, and CD playback, a Macintosh G4 computer, and various keyboards and synthesizers are available. Every effort will be made to accommodate performance requirements.

Each composer may submit up to two works. There is no established limit on duration but feasibility of performance will be a consideration.

Attendance at the conference is required of all composers whose works will be performed.

Submission Guidelines

  • Score and cassette or CD recording for each submission. Each score should include an indication of the duration of the piece and a notation of any technical requirements. Works for which no score is necessary (such as electro-acoustic recordings) can include this information on the cover of the tape or CD.
  • SASE
  • A separate page with composer’s name, address, telephone numbers, e-mail address, and list of pieces submitted with durations and specification of any technical requirements, especially for electro-acoustic works.

For further information or to submit, contact:
Joseph Dangerfield, Conference Coordinator
University of Iowa
1006 Voxman Music Building
Iowa City, IA 52245
Conference Website
email: joseph-dangerfield@uiowa.edu

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