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Baltimore Philhrmonia Orchestra Composition Competition for 2019-2020

Posted on July 22, 2019 by The Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra

The Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra, in support of its ongoing mission to give recognition to talent in the field of classical music, announces the opening of its BPO Composition Competition for 2019-2020.

This competition is for composers ages 18 and older, and the winner will be named Composer-in-Residence with the Baltimore Philharmonia during the 2020 spring concert rehearsal and performance cycle . The orchestra will premiere the competition-winning composition during the April 2020 concert and repeat the performance in May 2020 at another venue.
To qualify, the composition must be no longer than 8 minutes in duration and must be written for an orchestra not to exceed: 3(2+piccolo) - 3(2+English horn) - 3(2+bass clarinet) - 2 / 4-3-3-1 / strings, percussion (timpani + 3; standard orchestral equipment only), one piano. The composition should not feature a soloist. Short solos from within the ensemble are acceptable.
For complete score and parts requirements, see "BPO Submission Requirements" (PDF) on our website.
If you have any further questions, please contact us through the website..

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Employer Name:
Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra
Job Title:
Composition Competition for 2019-2020
Employer Website:
http://www.baltimorephilharmonia.org
Employer Contact Information:
Philip Ravita - [email protected] Dimitar Nikolov - Dimitar Nikolov - [email protected]
Job Submission Requirements:
Those who are interested in this competition can apply through our website or contact us directly through the email listed on this website.

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