Call for scores: New Opera West in Los Angeles

Criteria

• The call is open to all composers regardless of age or nationality.
• Opera scenes of about five to 10 minutes in length.
• The scene may be on any topic.
• Text must be primarily in English.
• Scenes may be excerpted from a longer piece, but they must stand on their own with a complete, coherent dramatic arc.
• About two to five characters of standard voice type (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone) in any combination. It is best if each character is a distinct voice type, but it’s not required.
• Piano accompaniment. New this year: a few additional instruments may be incorporated for the fall festival.
• The selected composers will have the option to score their scene for some or all of these additional instruments once they are determined.
• Scores incorporating electronics will be considered. (The organisers will be limited to simple playback of electronically generated audio. Selected composers who incorporate electronics are expected provide audio recordings).
• Any staging requirements should be minimal. There will be minimal sets, and props should be limited to easily acquired items.

Application

• There is no application fee.
• Scores should be in PDF format. Ideally, scores should be notated in finale, sibelius, or a similar computer notation program.
• If possible, composers should include an MP3 audio recording (MIDI realisation acceptable).
• Selected composers will be notified in early September.
• PDF scores and audio files should be sent to: newoperawest@gmail.com with last name, first name: Now Fall 2022 Pop-up in the subject line, for example, Smith, Emma: Now Fall 2022 Pop-up.
• The submission deadline is 15 August.

All questions may be submitted to newoperawest@gmail.com.

View the original call here.