Write Fanfare for the Hartford Woman

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is proud to announce a unique opportunity for composers to create a companion piece to Aaron Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man.  Fanfare for the Hartford Woman will be a short composition inspired by the Copland masterpiece, utilizing a similar instrumentation and duration.  Applicants are invited to submit an original composition for consideration by the HSO’s Music Director, Carolyn Kuan, and artistic staff.  Following are the winning prize, rules and eligibility, and application procedures, which can also be found on hartfordsymphony.org/fanfare. Submission deadline is noon on April 1, 2015. Any questions about the application process should be directed to Steve Collins, HSO Director of Artistic Operations and Administration:  scollins@hartfordsymphony.org

WINNING PRIZE INCLUDES:

·         Five performances of the winning composition as follows:

o   Discovery Concert:  Heroes!  May 20, 2015, 10:30 am, Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford, CT

Conducted by Glen Adsit, The Hartt School Director of Bands

For more concert information:

http://www.hartfordsymphony.org/concerts/heroes/

o   Masterworks Concert:  Mahler’s Fourth  May 28-May 31, 2015, performance times vary, Belding Theater, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford, CT

Conducted by Carolyn Kuan, HSO Music Director

For more concert information:  http://www.hartfordsymphony.org/concerts/mahlers-fourth/

·         Travel and accommodations to attend rehearsals and concerts.

·         $1,000 Cash Award

RULES AND ELIGIBILITY:

Only US citizens, permanent residents, and current foreign students at American schools may apply.

There is no minimum age for eligible composers.

Works with a performance history are not eligible.

Only one work may be submitted by each composer.

Instrumentation may not exceed 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 1 Tuba and 3 Percussion including Timpani.

Duration should be no more than 4 minutes.

The winning composer must provide 2 full scores and a full set of parts printed on high quality paper.

Scores must be of a legibility suitable for efficient rehearsal and performance. Parts must be carefully proofread, and of a legibility suitable for efficient rehearsal and performance, with good page turns, and ample rehearsal numbers and cues. We recommend that all entrants consult our guidelines for preparing score and parts. You can download a copy in pdf format from hartfordsymphony.org.

The winning composer may be asked to participate in education, community engagement and public relations activities during the performance weeks.

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra retains unlimited rights to future performance opportunities.  Printed scores and instrumental parts remain the property of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send ONE email to fanfarecompetition@hartfordsymphony.org containing the following items as attachments:

·         A one page resume

·         Completed entry form, available at hartfordsymphony.org

·         One pdf score of your composition

·         One pdf sample instrumental part

·         One mp3 sound file for your composition (computer realizations are welcome)