Commission Contest!

JC Collections © is proud to announce their fourth Commission Contest for performers. Many performers would like to have a commissioned work in their repertoire that has been written especially for them. Not only does the premiere add to the prestige of the performer, but presenting a new piece of music can attract press, reviews and recordings. In addition, for a performer, there is nothing like having a piece of music tailor made for their distinctive character and sound. Finally, having a work dedicated to you can be more than a brief honor, it can remind musicians and audiences of your contribution forever. Unfortunately, the fear of the high cost of a commissioning fee leads to program after program with no new works presented. Performers become museum curators rather than part of a living tradition which fosters the growth rather than decline of the world of classical music. Help keep classical music alive by entering the JC Collections © Commission Contest for performers. The winner of the contest will be awarded a substantial subsidy towards the commissioning of a new work by composer John Carbon for his or her instrument or voice, and the exclusive right to premiere the new work. The composer will work with the performer to create a new piece perfect for the player and the venue. Contest Details Eligibility: No restrictions. Instrumentation: Solo instrument or voice with piano, or piano solo. Duration of commissioned Work: 2-20 minutes. Deadline for applications from performers: Dec. 1, 2007. Announcement of winning performer: Jan. 1, 2008. Composition deadline: The winner will receive the new work, composed especially for them, no later than May 1st, 2008. Award details: 50% of the commission fee will be covered. Normally, a chamber work of this size would cost the performer $100 US per minute of music. The award subsidy will pay for 50% of the total cost, which means that the performer will only pay $100-$1,000 US for the new work, depending on the length of the work (which the winner will determine). The prize will reduce the cost of the commission, but the performer will not receive any funds directly. Deadline for payment of remainder of commission fee: $100-$1,000 US (amount depending on length of work), payable to the composer, John Carbon, will be due from the winning performer no later than June 1, 2008. Payment by cheque, cashier's cheque, or money order are all acceptable. Mail to JC Collections © (address given below). First Performance: The right of first performance is to be retained by the winning performer for two years from the date he or she receives the composition. After that time, rights of first performance will reside with the composer. The composer retains all other rights in connection with the composition, including copyright, rights to record the composition commercially, or to publish and sell the composition, and rights to register the composition with BMI or any other performing rights organization. It is the winner's responsibility to pay for any accompanist fees, if applicable, and any other fees (such as performing spaces, cost of renting hall, tickets, publicity, etc). Submission guidelines: To enter the contest, send the following information to JC Collections © (address given below): Name and address of performer Instrument (if piano, the award will be a composition for piano solo. If the instrument is any other instrument, including voice, the commissioned work will be for the specified instrument and piano). A brief bio with a list of performances, major teachers, education, reviews and recordings (if any). A cassette tape or CD of your playing (solo or accompanied by piano). Note: Materials will not be returned, unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage is enclosed. Send all of the above to: Composition Contest Attention John Carbon, JC Collections, 1032 Woodridge Blvd., Lancaster, PA. 17601 USA Thanks! Please use the form below if you have any questions about the Commission Contest.