Composition Contest
Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble 2011 Composition Contest
Prize:
$500 and publication of the winning piece by eJazzLines' Jazz Lines Publications
--- 2011 WINNER ANNOUNCED ---
We received submissions from across the US, and from several other countries around the world. Pieces were judged completely anonymously; the judges had no knowledge of the identity of the composers.
The winner of the 2011 Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest is:
2011 Winner: "Loot" composed by Adam Bartczak of Denver, Colorado
The piece will be performed by the IC Jazz Ensemble on December 9th in Ford Hall here at the Ithaca College School of Music.
Three additional pieces are awarded the title of "Honorable Mention." Those compositions are:
2011 Honorable Mention: "Faith Autopsy" by Earl MacDonald of Mansfield Center, Connecticut
2011 Honorable Mention: "Like Kenny" by Nicola Corso of Campobasso, Italy
2011 Honorable Mention: "Sadi Sati" by Vladimir Nikolov of Skopje, Macedonia
About the contest:
The Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble announces the 2nd annual Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest. The contest has been created to encourage the composition and performance of the highest possible quality of jazz ensemble literature playable by high school honor bands, college bands and professional bands alike. Therefore, the winner of the contest will be awarded a cash prize of $500 and the piece will be published by eJazzLines in their series "Jazz Lines Publications."
Previous winners:
2010 WINNER: Transcen-Dance, composed by Michael Conrad (Cedar Falls, IA), which was performed by the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble on Sunday April 18th, 2010 in Ford Hall Auditorium in the Whalen Center for Music. It is now published by eJazzLines' Jazz Lines Publications:
http://www.ejazzlines.com/c892/ARRANGED-BY-MICHAEL-CONRAD-TRANSCEN-DANCE-NO-DOUBLES-p66700.html
2010 HONORABLE MENTION: Sorted Sort of Fellow, by Earl MacDonald (Mansfield Center, CT)
2010 HONORABLE MENTION: And When It Rains, by Omar Thomas (Somerville, MA)
2011 Contest Rules:
1. Entries must be original, unpublished compositions for instrumental jazz ensemble, utilizing the following instrumentation:
a. 5 saxophones, AATTB. Any/all woodwind doubling or soprano saxophone parts must be optional, and the chart must be playable without the doubles. Non-doubling parts must also be provided.
b. 4 trombones (3 tenor + 1 bass). Jazz solos should be in the 1st part.
c. 4 Bb trumpets or flugelhorns (1st trumpet range should go no higher than a written D above the staff). Jazz solos should be in the 2nd or 3rd parts. Common mutes (plunger, cup, harmon, straight or bucket) are allowable.
d. Rhythm section of piano, guitar, acoustic bass and drum set. Neither electric bass nor electronic keyboards will be used. Auxiliary percussion and/or keyboard percussion (marimba or vibes) can be used.
2. No transcriptions or arrangements (except those of the composer) will be eligible. Ithaca College students, faculty or staff (or direct family members of a student, faculty or staff member) are not eligible to enter the contest.
3. The composition may already have been performed, but shall have been written in the past three years of the contest deadline.
4. The purpose of the prize is to encourage the composition and performance of the highest possible quality of jazz ensemble literature. Therefore, the composition should be conceived and constructed to ensure an effective performance by professional, university and high school jazz ensembles alike.
5. Entries shall be no longer than 10 minutes in length.
6. Compositions must be submitted with a full score, full set of parts and compact disc recording. Compositions without recordings or parts will not be considered. Computer / MIDI recordings will be accepted, but a recording of a live performance/reading is preferred.
7. The composer’s name must not appear on score, parts or recording. A sealed envelope with the printed entry form (which contains the composer’s name and contact information; see "How to enter the contest" below for the link to the online entry form, which also needs to be printed and enclosed) and a check or money order for $25 made out to “Ithaca College” should be affixed by paper clip to the entry form in the inner envelope. The date of composition must appear on the title page. Entry fees will not be returned for any reason.
8. Composers of any age or national origin are eligible. Composers may submit as many pieces as they like, but each piece must be submitted separately with a separate entry fee, printed entry form and outer/inner envelopes for each.
9. The winning composition will be selected and the composer notified no later than October 24, 2011.
10. The composer of the winning composition will receive a cash prize of $500, with the performance of the work scheduled to occur on December 9th, 2011 in Ford Hall at the Whalen Center for Music, Ithaca College. The winner is strongly encouraged to attend the performance. Travel is at the composer’s own expense.
11. eJazzLines has agreed to publish the winning piece in their Jazz Lines Publications series. The winning composer must provide print-ready parts in PDF form for eJazzLines in order for them to publish the piece. The composer agrees that the piece shall bear the subtitle “Winner of the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble 2011 Composition Contest.”
12. The Ithaca College School of Music has the option of withholding the award if no entry is found to be suitable.
13. If the composers do not opt to let Ithaca College keep their pieces (an option indicated on the entry form) for consideration for future performance, they must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of their materials. All precautions will be taken to ensure that manuscripts and CDs are returned safely, but Ithaca College cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage in transit.
14. Composers should send their manuscripts, parts, CDs and inner sealed envelopes containing the printed entry form (see web link below under "How to enter the contest") and entry fee of $25 (check or money order payable to Ithaca College) to Jazz Composition Contest, Ithaca College, School of Music, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850. All inquiries should be sent to the same address.
15. Composers must not attempt to contact any of the members of the Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble or faculty to exert influence over the outcome of the contest. Any attempt to do so will immediately disqualify the composer and all their submissions from the contest.
Questions:
Questions about the jazz program at Ithaca College? Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact jazz studies director Mike Titlebaum at mtitlebaum@ithaca.edu.
