Call for entries: Stringed instrument compositions

Requirements

Interested musicians should note the following:

• Entries must be in finale (.mus) format.
• Entries should be neatly edited. Entrants may include or omit bowings.
• Entries may be edited to fit the educational market and to conform to Pizzicato Publishing’s formatting standards. Do not submit a piece if unwilling to accept some edits.
• Musicians must own the copyright to the piece, or it must be an arrangement of a public-domain work. Pizzicato Publishing will not seek permission to arrange, etc.
• Entries that are atonal or non-harmonic will not be considered.

Submissions can be made in the following categories:

• String orchestra (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello and bass) The piano and/or harp can be included by no percussion.
• Traditional string quartet (violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello).
• Mixed string quartet (any four-string instruments).
• Mixed string trio (any three-string instruments).
• Mixed string duet (any two-string instruments).
• String instrument solos with or without piano accompaniment.

Why participate?

• Composers receive a generous 50% royalty.
• Selections are professionally recorded.
• Pieces are submitted to state festival lists.
• Sheet music is sold online and at music educator trade shows.

Interested musicians should submit all entries to [email protected].

View the original call here.