The Sorel Medallion Choral composition contest 2007-2008 Click here to download an entry form for The Sorel Medallion Choral composition contest Click here to download the front of our brochure Click here to download the inside of our brochure Entry deadline is April 30, 2008 The Sorel Organization is proud to announce its 2nd international composition competition, to be awarded in the fall of 2008. According to the By-Laws of the Organization, the competition is for women only, with no age limit. The winning compositions will be performed by Voices of Ascension, (VOA) the celebrated professional choir, with Dennis Keene conducting. The concert will be a VOA series event in the fall of 2008. Last year's gala event filled Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. In The New York Concert Review, Harry Saltzman writes, "Voices of Ascension is a professional chorus of the highest caliber. The 39 members of the ensemble have impeccable diction, sing with perfect intonation, and perform technically challenging music from various stylistic periods with ease and assurance." We expect each year's concert to grow in popularity. Who is eligible? Women composers Composers of any nationality All works are required to be non published. Prizes Three finalists will have their pieces performed by the critically acclaimed professional choir Voices of Ascension, conducted by Dennis Keene at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Private sessions with the conductor to discuss interpretation will be scheduled prior to the rehearsal. Hotel and travel expenses covered for the rehearsals and concert. Cash prizes will be awarded the night of the concert. $5000, $2000 and $1000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. A VIP list of area conductors, composers, publishers, reviewers, and Sony/BMG Masterworks A&R representatives will be in attendance at the gala concert. Archival recording of the performance. The Sorel Organization will market and promote this gala event. We will negotiate a possible broadcast on WQXR. Submission All pieces should be submitted to the Sorel Organization by April 30, 2008. Submit 5 copies of the original non-published work. Each composer may enter one composition with no fee for submission. A signed entry form must accompany each work. The composer's name, address, telephone number and e-mail address should appear only on the entry form but not on the scores. No recordings will be accepted. Composition requirements Scores should be 4-11 minutes in length. All pieces exceeding 11 minutes will be disqualified. Voicing for 28 with no more than SSAATTBB divisi. Small solo work is permitted. Sacred or secular text. English translation must be provided for foreign text. Accompaniment options: A cappella Small Chamber Ensemble, including Strings Wind instruments (no more than four) Percussion (played by one person) If the submitted lyrics are not in the public domain, and the composer is not the author and copyright holder of the lyrics, permission must be enclosed. Entries must be printed using notation software only. Entries must be mailed. Faxed or e-mail compositions will not be accepted. Each composer will be notified by mail or e-mail of receipt of the entry. The Jury Dr. Ron Sadoff, Director of the Film Scoring program at New York University's Steinhardt School, will select a group of internationally acclaimed judges.Ten compositions will be presented to the board of directors of Voices of Ascension and Dennis Keene. They will choose three pieces that will be performed in the gala event next fall in New York City. All questions should be directed to the Foundation's Executive Director: The Sorel Organization Judy Cope, Executive Director 28 West 44th Street, Suite 711 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-730-3552 Judy@Sorelmusic.org This website and all content copyright 2006-2008 The Sorel Organization  •  Site Design: Canfield Design Studios, Inc.