[PD-ot] Call for Works for the 60x60 project

[Hans-Christoph Steiner]

http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/Call.htm

Call for Works for the 60x60 project

Vox Novus is inviting composers to submit works 60 seconds or less in  
length to included in its fifth annual 60x60 project. 60 compositions  
will be selected to be performed continuously in a one-hour concert,  
in conjunction with multimedia elements and an analog clock marking  
the passage of time.

During the concert each of the 60 pieces selected will begin  
precisely at the beginning of the minute, this will mark the end of  
one piece and the beginning of another. There will be no pause  
between the pieces. Works may be less than 60 seconds in length, but  
may not exceed 60 seconds. Works selected that are less than 60  
seconds long will be “padded” with silence either before, after, or  
surrounding the composition. Please note that the total duration of  
the work including silence may NOT exceed sixty seconds.

The 60x60 project’s definition of a record work is as follows: any  
work created as a musical composition which is captured on recorded  
media, which does not require live performers for its production in  
broadcast at concert halls, radio, multi-media, etc. Its creation can  
include but not limited to acoustic instruments, voice, environmental  
sources, and computer (Sampling, MIDI, C Sound, ProTools, etc.)

Acoustic compositions should be submitted with the understanding that  
it is their recording that is of prime importance and is what will be  
used to determine its selection. Scores of works are strongly  
discouraged and will not be used in the selection process.

Excerpts of larger works are strongly discouraged. 60x60 is a project  
of “signature works” and short works created specifically for the  
60x60 project. Works generated from procedures (i.e. mathematical  
matrices, organizational systems, or computer programs,) remixed  
works, or themes and motives recomposed from other of the composer's  
own work are acceptable.

The call is open to composers of any nationality, age, or career  
stage. Works submitted must not have been previously performed or  
broadcasted. Compact Discs that include the audio submission must be  
labeled with the composer's name and the title of the work. The  
submission form must be sent at the same time with the submitted  
work. Submission form must contain the composer’s name, address,  
email, phone number, composition title, composition length, and track  
position on the compact disc. Biographies and program notes may be  
included on a separate sheet, but must be typed and each may be no  
longer than 100 words in length.

Multiple works may be submitted. Each work must be noted on the  
submission form(s) and clearly indicated on the CD. Do Not send  
originals! No works will be returned, and may be performed in  
subsequent performances after the debut concert. All submissions must  
be postmarked by May 21, 2007. Selected works will be announced on  
September 17, 2007. Submission of the work(s) on compact disc must be  
accompanied by the submission form and sent to:
60x60
c/o Robert Voisey
Radio City Station P.O. Box 1607
New York, NY 10101 USA
Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked by May 21, 2007
Submissions must include: Submission Form (including bio and program  
notes) and a labeled CD containing the submission in audio format.  
Submission forms can be downloaded at http://www.VoxNovus.com/60x60/ 
Call.htm or by written request to Vox Novus
Works selected for the 2007 60x60 project will be announced on  
September 17, 2007. Composer will be notified of the results by email  
or they can visit http://www.VoxNovus.com
Any questions regarding the call for works can be addressed to  
Support at VoxNovus.com or
60x60 Robert Voisey, Radio City Station, P.O. Box 1607 New York, New  
York, 10101 USA


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