Sonic Boom 2024 – Ensemble-in-Residence Call for Scores

Vancouver Pro Musica Presents

Saxophilia Saxophone Quartet

Ensemble-in-Residence for Sonic Boom 2024

Call for Scores


December 8, 2023 at 11:59pm: Deadline for submissions.
February 11, 2024: Readings of selected scores.
March 17, 2024: Concert at ANNEX.


Saxophilia Saxophone Quartet

Composition mentor: Rita Ueda

Saxophilia is an unconducted saxophone quartet.

Instrumentation: soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone

Vancouver Pro Musica is pleased to invite all BC composers to submit new works for our Featured Ensemble-in-Residence for Sonic Boom 2024:  Saxophilia Saxophone Quartet. Selected works will be presented as part of the 2024 Sonic Boom Festival March 15 to 17, 2024.

ITINERARY:

  • Workshop presented by Saxophilia:
    Sunday, October 1, 2023, 2:00-5:00 pm.
    VSO School of Music (843 Seymour St., Vancouver, B.C.), Arthur H. Willms Salon (2nd Floor).
  • Score Submission Deadline:
    Friday, December 8, 2023
  • Notification of Results:
    Friday, December 22, 2023
  • Readings of Selected Scores:
    Sunday, Feb. 11 2024, 2:00-5:00 pm.
    VSO School of Music (843 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC), Arthur H. Willms Salon (2nd Floor).
  • Concert:
    Sunday, March 17 2024, 7:30pm
    ANNEX (823 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC).

APPLICATIONS:

Candidates must:

  • Be British Columbia residents.
  • Attend all events in the itinerary.
  • Provide all required performance materials (score, parts, any electronics) in good time for rehearsals prior to the final concert.

Submitted works

  • Works must:
    • Have been composed within the past 3 years.
    • Have not been previously performed at a Vancouver Pro Musica concert.
    • Have duration no more than 10 minutes in length (pieces 6-8 mins preferred).
    • Include 2 copies of the score: one copy anonymous for the jury adjudication of submissions.
      (Please read How to Prepare an Anonymized Score PDF)
  • Although notated scores are preferred, graphic scores are possible.
  • Live electronics: Pieces may include live electronics, with the following considerations
    • Feasibility of the electronics will be considered in the selection process.
    • We have the following equipment for the concert (and potentially for rehearsals):
      • 2 microphones
      • 2 loudspeakers in a stereo configuration
      • Composers must supply their own computer and audio interface
      • Composers are expected to operate the live electronics patch for their work

Submission Form:

  • Apply by the submission form below.
  • The Application fee is $18.
    • If you require accommodation, please contact the VPM administration at [email protected]prior to submitting your score.
  • Fee payments can be made via Paypal or cheque by mail.
    • Please make cheques payable to:
      Vancouver Pro Musica Society
      PO Box 78077 RPO Grandview
      Vancouver, BC V5N 5W1

All composers who submit applications:

  • Automatically become members in good standing of Vancouver Pro Musica
  • Are exempt from membership dues for one year

JURY:

All submitted works will be adjudicated by an anonymous jury.

RECORDING:

Composers whose works are presented will receive an archive recording of their work for non-commercial purposes.

RESOURCES:

Saxophilia has made a reference document available to help composers writing for this call:  Saxophone Ranges – Saxophilia 2023


Submission Form

Sonic Boom 2024: Submission Form - Featured Ensemble-in-Residence Saxophilia

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Must not exceed 10 minutes in length
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Filenames for named Score submissions must adhere to the following format: your First Last name_Piece title.pdf (example: "Jane Doe_A Lullaby.pdf")
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 63 MB.
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