RMA Research Students' Conference 2006

Call for Compositions

Electroacoustic compositions

Electroacoustic works are invited for recorded media to be performed on up to twelve speakers, including stereo works for diffusion, multi-channel works, and works that include visuals. All audio work should be submitted on DAT or Audio CD; multi-channel works on Data CD (aif or wav files) or ADAT HD-24 (removable drive); audio-visual work on DVD. Works should be no more than 10 minutes in duration, recorded at 44.1Khz, and should be accompanied by a programme note of up to 100 words.

Ensemble compositions

Scores are invited for the following ensemble:

Works should last 3-5 minutes. In the first instance, please send one neatly handwritten or computer printed score (no parts required). A programme note (of not more than 100 words) should also be included. Selected compositions will be performed by FOCAM and discussed in a workshop.

Percussion parts can be written for standard orchestral percussion instruments and/or African drums. For any unusual requirements, contact Dr Mic Spencer.

 

Solo compositions

Scores are invited for solo tuba. Works should last 3-5 minutes. Scores should be neatly handwritten or computer printed, and a programme note (of not more than 100 words) should also be included.

Selected compositions will be performed by internationally-renowned tuba player Professor James Gourlay MMus, FLCM, FRNCM, Head of the School of Wind and Percussion, Royal Northern College of Music.

For further information, contact Dr Mic Spencer.

 

Closing date: Friday 18 November 2005

Please send enquiries or proposals to:

RMA Research Students’ Conference, School of Music, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Email: rmarsc@leedsmusic.com