Composers Competition

The Upsilon Phi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
The Epsilon Pi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota
The Mostly Live Composers Society
and the
Macro Analysis Creative Research Organization (MACRO)
announce the

2008 Truman State University / MACRO
Composers Competition

Prize

$1,000 from MACRO, a $500 commission from Truman State University's co-sponsoring student music organizations (see above). One or more Honorable Mentions may be awarded at the discretion of the sponsors.

List of Previous Competition Winners

Entry Guidelines and Submission Procedures

Submit one or more works for symphony orchestra or chamber orchestra that have been composed within the past three years. Works without chorus or extensive solos are preferred. Works must be unpublished, and must not have previously won any award. There are no duration restrictions. There is no entry fee.
Submit one copy of each score and a CD or cassette recording (required—MIDI format is acceptable). Remove your name and other identifying marks from your score(s) and recording(s).
Complete an entry form for each submission, and send the form(s) with your materials. Include a resume or biographical sketch. Deadline: October 15, 2007.
If you would like your materials returned, include a self-addressed return envelope large enough to hold your materials, stamped with sufficient return postage. The co-sponsors of the competition will not be held responsible for damaged or lost materials.

Responsibilities of Competition Winner

The winner will be notified by December 1, 2007. The winner must be a MACRO member, or must join in order to receive the award. To join MACRO, simply submit the online Membership Application and Registration Form.
The winner agrees to speak about his/her winning composition at the 2008 MACRO Workshop, to be held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 13–14, 2008.
The winner agrees to compose a new orchestral work which will be premiered at the 2008 Truman State University New Music Festival in late October or early November (exact date TBA). The new work, which need not involve macro analysis, must be completed by September 1, 2008. The composition will be premiered by members of the Truman State University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Sam McClure.
The winner also agrees to serve as guest composer/clinician during the festival. Travel expenses up to $1,000 will be paid by Truman State University's co-sponsoring music fraternities.

For Further Information

If you have questions about the competition, please contact Dr. Warren Gooch, Competition Chair, at the address listed on the Entry Form, or at (660)785-4429 (telephone), or wgooch [at] truman.edu (e-mail).

If you have questions about MACRO or macro analysis, please consult the MACRO Web site at www.macromusic.org or contact Dr. Jamie Henke, MACRO Chair, at 613 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703, or (608)263-6822 (telephone), or jhenke [at] dcs.wisc.edu (e-mail).

Entry Form

Please print this form, complete it, and include it with your submission. You may prefer to print the PDF version of this form.

2008 Truman State University/MACRO
Composition Competition

Composer's Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________
State_______________ Zip_______________
Phone_________________________ E-Mail________________________ Fax________________________
Title of Composition______________________________________________________________________
Duration________________ Date of Composition ________________
Are you currently a MACRO member? Yes _____ No ______

IMPORTANT: Macro analysis is a reductive analytical system which views music via harmonic motion to and from a target chord or tonal center. Its traditional application involves tonal music based upon “circle-of-fifths” root motion. However, this application can be extended to include “non-tonal” music that involves any sort of regular, directed harmonic motion. Visit http://www.macromusic.org for further information. Explain briefly on a separate sheet of paper how concepts and/or principles of macro analysis are involved in your composition. This is a required part of the entry process.

In the event that I am named Winner in the competition, I agree to the following:

I will join MACRO upon notification of my award, if I am not already a member.
I will present a session on my winning composition at the 2008 MACRO Workshop, to be held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 13–14, 2008.
I will accept a commission from Truman State University’s chapters of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota to compose a new orchestral work, and will submit the finished score and parts to the competition chair by September 1, 2008. Truman State University will reproduce materials as needed, and has rights to the premiere without charge.
I will attend the 2008 Truman State University New Music Festival, in late October/early November 2008 (exact date TBA), and will serve as guest composer and clinician for events held during that festival, at which time my commissioned work will be premiered.
I retain all rights to both my winning composition and my commissioned composition.

Signed_______________________________ Date ______________________

Submit this form and all entry materials by October 15, 2007 to:

Dr. Warren Gooch
Truman State University/MACRO Composition Chair
Division of Fine Arts, Ophelia Parrish 1101
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO 63501

E-mail: wgooch [at] truman.edu Phone: 660/785-4429