Call for scores – Music for saxophone/wind controller and computer/electronics
Deadline: September 15, 2008 (postmark)
Application Fee: None
Project description: During Spring 2009, composer/saxophonist Eric Honour will tour and record a program of new music for saxophone and computer. The recording is planned for commercial release as a hybrid DVD/DVD-A. Interested composers are invited to submit works for consideration.
Eligibility: Composers of all ages and nationalities may submit music for consideration. I would prefer to receive no more than two submissions from each composer. Each piece should be no longer than 12 minutes. Selected composers must agree to the rules for participation. Before sending any materials, please complete the online submission form.
Instrumentation: Alto saxophone/baritone saxophone/wind controller and computer/electronics. Works involving surround/multi-channel audio and/or incorporating video are welcome.
Submission address:
Eric Honour
UCM Dept. of Music HUD108
Warrensburg, MO 64093 USA
Materials to submit:
Score for each piece
Recording (MIDI realization of saxophone part okay)
•If submitting two pieces, please put the recordings on a single disc
•For review purposes, please submit either stereo or 5.0/5.1 versions of the works on CD, DVD, or DVD-A.
Projected timeline:
September 15, 2008: submission deadline
October 15, 2008: announcement of results of selection process
October 2008-January 2009: rehearsal/planning
February-April 2009: touring
April-May 2009: recording
Fall 2009: commercial release of recording
Questions? Email me.
Rules for participation: Many similar projects require composers to underwrite the cost of the recording and to waive all mechanical license fees. This project is subsidized in part through an award from the University of Central Missouri, and selected composers will not be required to pay for the commercial release.
To the extent possible, mechanical license fees will be paid to each selected composer. However, if production costs require it, composers will agree to waive mechanical license fees and/or accept copies of the released DVD/DVD-A in lieu of fees. The finances of this project will be transparent and available for review to all selected composers throughout the process. Composers will retain copyright in their works.
Finally, all selected composers must commit to host the performance tour in a venue licensed by BMI & ASCAP (if in the USA). Hosting the tour will involve paying for lodging (max. 2 nights), travel to your location from the previous tour stop, per diem, and any ancillary costs, to be determined in advance. In my experience, performance royalties paid to the composer will often offset these costs significantly.
Sample costs for a typical, USA-based performance (costs will vary depending on location, of course):
Lodging: $140 (2 nights in a hotel @ $70/night, home stay okay)
2 days of car rental @ $40/day ($80)
Fuel $4.00/gallon @ 25 miles/gallon @ 500 miles ($80)
2 days per diem @ $40/day ($80)
Venue (free, if associated as a professor, affiliated composer, etc.)Total: $340
All costs will be determined and agreed upon in advance. I am interested in exploring any and all possibilities; if you are interested in this project, please submit a score and we will see if we can make it work.
Please note: composers from outside North America are welcome to submit materials; tour costs for performances abroad will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Some financial support may be available for international performances. I will be in Greece for performances with the Athens Saxophone Quartet during March 2009, so tour stops in Europe will be easier to arrange than they would be otherwise.
For return of materials, please enclose SASE. Other materials will be retained and may be considered for future programming.
