We received over 150 entries from all over the world for our 2012 call for scores. The quantity and quality of these submissions was humbling and overwhelming and there were many excellent pieces to choose from.
After carefully considering all submissions, the selection committee and festival artists have selected the following pieces:
Category 1 (solo piano): Christopher Cerrone, Hoyt-Scherherhorn
Category 2 (saxophone quartet): David Biedenbender, You’ve Been Talking in Your Sleep
Category 3 (mixed chamber): Shawn Allison, Towards the Flame
Vicky Chow, the Bel Cuore Quartet, and Precipice will perform these works at this year’s festival on April 15, 2012. Again, thank you all for your submissions. It is inspiring to know so much good music is being made by so many.
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This year’s Fast Forward Austin features calls for scores in three categories:
1) Solo piano works for Vicky Chow, pianist of the Bang on a Can All-Stars
2) Saxophone quartet works for the Bel Cuore Quartet
3) Mixed chamber works utilizing 3-6 players for Precipice (flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano, and percussion)
The call is open to composers of all ages. All works must be composed within the last ten years, and under ten minutes in length. Pieces may have previously received performances. A maximum of three scores may be submitted by each composer (one in each category).
Please note that the $10 application fee applies to each score submitted.
One winner will be selected within each category. The winners will receive performances at Fast Forward Austin on April 15, 2012. All selected composers are encouraged to attend the festival. Fast Forward Austin is unable to cover travel expenses, but is happy to provide housing during the festival.
All submissions should be sent via email to fastforwardaustin@gmail.com. If sending multiple works, please attach them all in one email. Submission fees can be processed at the bottom of this page.
A complete submission includes:
1) PDF Full Score(s)
2) MP3 Audio File(s) (MIDI realizations are acceptable)
3) PDF Program Notes and Brief Bio
4) PDF PayPal Receipt showing payment of entry fee(s)
For files larger than 10 MB please use a standard service like yousendit.com or sprend.com to send materials.
The deadline for submission is February 8, 2012 at 11:59pm CDT. Applicants will be notified of the festival committee’s decision on or around March 1, 2012.
