Barlow 2016 Competition Applications Now Open!

Prize competition: New work for Violin and Piano

The winning composer will receive a $12,000 commission to compose
a 15-20 minute new work for violin and piano to be performed in 2018.… <>

The Melbourne Met proudly presents “Midnight Songs” – presenting two brand new compositions by PhD candidates, James Wade & Liam Flenady, along with Symphony No. 16 by Julian Yu.

Elliott Gyger has orchestrated Bela Bartok’s magnificent 6 Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm, and will also be conducting the concert this evening.… <>

Please take note of the following Move Records upcoming event:

•  Michael Kieran Harvey / Julian Yu
•  Invitation to the launch of two CDs as well as printed scores – please help us to publicise this event!… <>

Melbourne Made is a celebration of 4 diverse compositional voices, either from Melbourne or who have made Melbourne their home. From the Indian inspired music of Tim Dargaville, to the nature inspired world of Caerwen Martin, the modernist sound worlds of Brendan Colbert and Elliott Gyger sit somewhere in between.… <>

Call for Scores

Application Deadline: March 7, 2016 (11:59 pm, EST)

Residency Dates: August 17 – 30, 2016

Prize: $1,000 (USD) stipend, onsite lodging, meal program, a live concert recording, concerts in Connecticut and NYC

Application Fee: $30.00 (USD)

Notification to Applicants: by March 24, 2016.… <>

The following facebook post may be of interest to some members:

Composers from all nationalities and ages are invited to send pieces for ensemble (clarinet, cello and piano) and/or youth symphony orchestra.… <>

The following facebook post may be of interest to some members:

Attention to composers! The deadline for the The Fourth Nikolay Myaskovsky International Competition for Young Composers is extended to 15 February 2016!… <>

Dear MCL member,

The concert information that follows may of interest to some members.

NU DAY 2008: twelve piano pieces for the year of the Apology
Sunday 13th March, 5pm

In 2008, Australian composer Dindy Vaughan was inspired to write a twelve-movement work for solo piano reflecting the emotional journey of the Aboriginal people throughout history, and looking forward to a future that honours their rich and traumatic heritage.… <>

The following call for scores via Facebook may be of interest to some members:

I’m excited to announce the launch of the Matt Withers Australian Music Composition Competition 2016!

On board, I have the support of esteemed Australian composer Dr Robert Davidson (adjudicator) and brilliant Visual Artist Sue Needham.… <>

The following call for scores via Facebook may be of interest to some members:

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT “BRUNO SERRI” FOR ACCORDION AND COMPOSITION FOR ACCORDION
1st Edition 2016 – 22/23/24 July 2016
The association “Salotto Culturale Aggazzotti aps” in collaboration with “SAI UNIVERSITARIA for Philosophy and Music Science” announces the 2016 International Competition of Accordion and Composition for accordion, to remember the great maestro Bruno Serri.… <>

Dear MCL member,

The Artist in Residence program information that follows may of interest to some members.

Dear Event Partners – I just wanted to let you know we will be calling for applications for the 2016/2017 Artist in Residence program next month. … <>

Dear MCL member,

The concert information that follows may of interest to some members.

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Dear MCL,

Could this be passed on to the members? Tickets are now up and available!… <>