Detroit Symphony Orchestra Competition for Women Composers (posted 6.30.08) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is accepting entries for its third annual Elaine Lebenbom Memorial Competition for Women Composers. Each year, one winner receives $10,000 and the opportunity to have her work played on the DSO’s Classical Subscription Series during the following season. The competition is open to all female composers of any age or nationality; entrants may submit sample scores of up to three completed works, including one scored for full symphony orchestra. The submission deadline is July 31, and winners will be announced no later than December 1. Previous winners include Stacy Garrop (Becoming Medusa) and Margaret Brouwer (untitled work, to be performed in January 2009). The award is made possible by an anonymous donor; it was inspired by the composer, teacher, poet, artist, and lecturer Elaine Lebenbom, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, who died in 2002. Application information is available at detroitsymphony.com.

2008 ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Prize for Best Original Score for Concert Band (posted 5-13-08) $5,000 PRIZE Open to citizens or permanent US residents, or enrolled students with student visas, who are between the ages of 18 and 30 by January 1, 2009. Only one entry per composer may be submitted. Deadline: Submissions must be received no later than October 1, 2008. For information, guidelines and application form click on this or write to the address below. http://www.ascap.com/fennell The ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Prize c/o ASCAP Attn: Frances Richard, Vice President & Director of Concert Music One Lincoln Plaza New York, NY 10023

Funding for Young Composers (posted 5-1-08) The band directors of the Atlantic Coast Conference are once again offering funding between $2000 and $5000 to young composers interested in writing music for wind band. We presented multiple awards in 2008, and we are now open to proposals for 2009 funding. You will find complete information and a downloadable PDF file detailing the application process at http://music.fsu.edu/accbdagrant/index.htm.

Commission Consortium for Cello and Wind Ensemble by Arturo Rodriguez (posted 4-17-08) Dear Friends, I would like to invite you to join our commission consortium for an exciting new work by composer Arturo Rodriguez. The piece, yet untitled, will be written for professional cello soloist and wind ensemble (advanced hight school/collegiate level) in a "concerto-type" 10-12 minute piece. The new piece will be dedicated in memory of my good friend Bill Kellerman, a cellist, euphonium player and wonderful educator, who died from cancer this past July. The composer, Arturo Rodriguez (http://www.arturosmusic.com/bio.html)) has written many works for orchestras, voice and wind ensemble. We commissioned Arturo last year to write a wind version of his "Mosaico Mexicano" - a wonderful piece that I do believe you should explore. I feel that Arturo will bring an excellent voice to the wind ensemble genre with the "bit of a twist" using a cellist as a central voice in the composition. Each ensemble/school will receive a full set of parts and score, acknowledgement on the inside cover and performance rights. We anticipate that the piece will be available January 2009. Details/Schedules include: $250 due by June 1, 2008. $250 due upon receipt of the parts/score (Jan. 2009) Arturo's website: http://www.arturosmusic.com/bio.html I do hope you would like to join us in this consortium. If you would like to participate or have questions, please feel free to contact me. The Consortium will be limited to the first 25 schools/individuals which join the consortium.  I look forward to hearing from you soon. Wishing you all good things, Andrew Gekoskie Performing Arts Department Chair Artistic Director/Conductor - Bands Langley - 6520 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101 703.287.2820 703.287.2782 (fax)      www.langleybands.com www.andrewgekoskie.com

Dallas Wind Symphony Announces Its Annual Call For The 2008-2009 Fanfares (posted 4-11-08) For the past eight seasons, the Dallas Wind Symphony has established a tradition of performing brass fanfares 15 minutes prior to curtain in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas.  Our patrons eagerly gather in the lobby to hear these fanfares, which have become an  important part of the concert going experience.  Composers or composition students are encouraged to compose or submit their unpublished fanfares to the address below by July 15th, 2008. Fanfares should be no longer than 3 minutes and instrumentation can include minimal percussion as deemed necessary.  Seven fanfares will be selected by committee and will be conducted by DWS Associate Conductor, David T. Kehler.  Winning entries will receive:   *A live performance in the Meyerson foyer prior to a Dallas Wind Symphony subscription concert during the 2008-2009 season; *Your name and fanfare title credited in the DWS printed concert program; *Recognition from the stage during the concert by DWS founder Kim Campbell (if you choose to attend the concert); *Your name and fanfare title listed and archived on the DWS website; *Publishing, sales and marketing services from Lovebird Music: www.Lovebirdmusic.com Submissions must be postmarked by July 15th, 2008.  Please submit your unpublished scores and complete parts to:  Dallas Wind Symphony 2007 Call for Fanfares PO BOX 595026 Dallas, Texas  75359-5026 The maximum ensemble of musicians is: 6 Trumpet 5 Horn 3 Trombone 2 Euphonium 2 Tuba (minimum percussion are accepted, but not required (such as SD, BD, Cym,  and please do not exceed one mallet player and three timpani) For information or questions, please contact Dallas Wind Symphony Associate Conductor, David T. Kehler by email at dkehler@mail.utexas.edu. For more information about the Dallas Wind Symphony, please go to our website at www.dws.org.