Call  For  Scores   2ND  Annual  Detroit  REVIVAL  Project   ConTempus  &  ARTLAB  J   Saturday,  March  5,  2015  !  Detroit,  Michigan   [email protected]  

  Mission     The  Detroit  REVIVAL  Project  brings  together  local  artists  to  collaborate  in  a  shared   performance  space,  building  a  stronger  arts  community  in  Detroit.     This  project  gives  artists  an  opportunity  to  perform  in  the  city  of  Detroit  while  networking   with  one  another,  with  a  focus  on  musicians,  composers,  and  dancers.     General  Information   The  ConTempus  musicians  and  ARTLAB  J  dancers  are  seeking  submissions  of  short  works  by   young  Michigan-­‐based  composers.  These  works  should  be  somehow  inspired  by  various   landmarks,  scenes,  and  stories  of  Detroit,  Michigan.  The  final  selections  will  be  read  and   performed  publicly  and  recorded  live  by  ConTempus  musicians  in  collaboration  with  dance   companies  from  Detroit.  Following  the  performance,  audiences  will  be  invited  to  attend  a   Question  &  Answer  session  and  reception  to  meet  the  performers  and  composers.       Award   · Each  winner  will:   o work  directly  with  musicians  and  dancers  in  rehearsals   o be  featured  in  the  project  promotion     o be  recognized  at  the  public  performance  of  the  composition   o receive  a  live  recording  of  the  composition       Eligibility   · One  of  the  following:   o A  current  student  or  recent  graduate  of  a  college  or  university  degree  program   located  in  Michigan   o A  current  or  former  resident  of  Michigan   · All  winners  must  be  available  for  rehearsals,  performance,  and  any  promotional  events   as  needed.         Call  for  Scores   · Applications  due  by  Midnight  (EST),  Friday,  December  18th,  2015.   · All  applications  must  be  submitted  via  email.     · Entry  fee  also  must  be  received  by  the  due  date.     · Winners  will  be  announced  by  February  1,  2016.    

Guideline  for  Compositions   1. The  composition  can  be  scored  for  any  combination  of  the  following  instruments   (contact  us  with  requests/inquiries  for  alternative  instrumentation):   a. Strings:  Violin(s),  Viola,  Cello,  Double  Bass,  Acoustic  Guitar   b. Woodwinds:  Flute  (piccolo/bass/alto  also  available),  Clarinet  (B-­‐flat/A/C/bass,   Saxophone  (alto/tenor)   c. Percussion:  Small  hand  percussion   2. Total  length  should  not  exceed  10  minutes.  Excerpts  or  movements  from  longer  works   will  be  considered.     3. The  composition  should  reflect  some  aspect  of  and/or  have  a  connection  to  Detroit,   including  (but  not  limited  to)  its  signature  landmarks,  history,  people,  and  diverse   culture.       4. Works  that  are  previously  unpublished  and  have  not  been  performed  by  professional   musicians  will  be  given  priority  consideration.   5. Composers  may  submit  multiple  works,  but  a  maximum  of  one  piece  per  composer  will   be  selected.       Materials  to  Submit   1. Application  form   2. Score  and  parts  in  pdf.   3. MIDI  or  read-­‐through  recording  of  the  composition   4. Program  notes   5. Short  Bio  (approx.  200  words)   6. Entry  Fee:  $25  USD  (See  the  method  of  payment  below)       Method  of  Submission   1. All  materials  must  be  submitted  via  email  to:  [email protected]     Subject:  DRP  submission  –  Name   2. Use  Dropbox  or  Google  Drive  for  larger  sound  files.       Method  of  Payment     1. Entry  processing  fee  of  $25  can  be  paid  by  check  or  electronically  using  Google  Wallet.     a. Check  should  be  made  out  to  Ji  Hyun  Kim  and  sent  to:   Attn:  ConTempus  Initiative     P.O.Box  46,  Haslett   MI  48840-­‐0046     b. Please  submit  electronic  payments  to  [email protected]         Questions?     Send  any  inquiries  to  [email protected]  

 

2nd  Annual  Detroit  REVIVAL  Project  Application   ConTempus  &  ARTLAB  J  

Saturday,  March  5,  2016    !    Detroit,  Michigan   [email protected]  

  Materials  to  Submit   1. Application  form   2. Score  and  parts  in  pdf   3. MIDI  or  read-­‐through  recording  of  the  composition   4. Program  notes   5. Short  Bio  (approx.  200  words)   6. Entry  fee  ($25)     Contact  Information   Name  

 

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City  /  ST  /  ZIP  Code  

 

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  Composer  Information   Current  or  Recent  Degree  Program(s)    

 

Institution(s)  

 

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Graduation  Month/Year  (if  applicable)    

  Composition  Information   Title  

 

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  "  Please  check  one:       ☐    A  check  of  $25  has  been  mailed  to  P.O.Box  46,  Haslett,  MI  48840-­‐0046  (Attn:  ConTempus  Initiative).     ☐    An  electronic  payment  has  been  sent  to  [email protected]  via  Google  Wallet.            Account  email  address  (if  different  from  above):      _______________________________________