Call for scores: Cello compositions in the US

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame takes the format of 15 one-minute acoustic works by different composers for a specific performer or ensemble. The project gives a variety of new music by living composers to audiences hungry to hear what is being created in today’s music scene.

Selected works will be premiered on Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with cellist Craig Hultgren on the Virtual Concert Halls platform later in 2021.


Guidelines

• Works are for cello solo only (no electronics).
• No works over one minute (60 seconds) will be reviewed.
• Works should be composed specifically for this call and performer.
• All pieces must be premieres.
• Multiple submissions are not accepted. Composers should submit their best work.
• Works need to be submitted online here.
• Interested composers need to register with Music Avatar for free in order to submit their work.

After logging in to Music Avatar, composers should select the opportunity named Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring with cellist Craig Hultgren and press the submit button to start the submission process.

• Composers need to provide a biography (max 50 words) and programme notes (max 50 words).

• Composers should upload a score as a PDF file.
• Composers must include the dedication to Craig Hultgren on the score.

• Performance notes should be included in the score.

Results will be submitted via the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame website.

The submission deadline is 15 August.

The Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame project has featured more than 75 musicians and ensembles premiering the works of over 1 000 composers in New York. The project has presented works across the US and 10 other countries.


View the original call here.