2008 Vakhtang Jordania International Conducting Competition (posted 1/18/08) Details of the 2008 Vakhtang Jordania International Conducting Competition were announced on January 17. The competition, which is in its seventh year, takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from June 1 to 7 and is open to conductors of any age, sex, or nationality. Prizes range from $7,500 for first prize to $2,500 for third prize. The jury will include Leslie Dunner, Joseph Horowitz, Giorgi Jordania, Mark Malkovich, Jonathan Sternberg, and Alexander Toradze. Complete applications must be postmarked by April 1; details on repertoire and other requirements are available at jamesarts.com/vjkrkvcndcmp08.htm.