Introducing the BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composer Competition 2023 (IBECC)
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After the success of the competition over the last three years, BrookWright is again offering composers and arrangers the chance to have their music showcased through this innovative Brass Ensemble Composer Competition. The Overall Winner will receive $800 US in cash, a download license to the music playback program NotePerformer 4*, and publication of your work through BrookWright Music, whilst also receiving any associated royalties.
The five finalists will also have rolling score videos of their pieces produced using NotePerformer and shared on YouTube and BrookWright's social media pages. In addition, a 'Public Commendation Prize' will be awarded to the finalist with the most 'likes' on Youtube, whilst winning $200 US in cash.
BRIEF:
- Composers/arrangers are invited to submit a brass ensemble composition/arrangement** or multiple compositions/arrangements of no more than 5 minutes’ duration each. There is no limit to the number of entries that can be submitted.
- Our panel of esteemed judges, James Curnow, Dr Liz Lane and Kevin Norbury, will agree a shortlist of five finalists from all the submissions before deciding the overall winner. In addition, a 'Public Commendation Prize' will be awarded to the finalist with the most 'likes' received on Youtube by noon Central Standard Time (CST) on Monday 18th December 2023.
- Submissions should be for 4 to 6 brass instruments. Optional Percussion may be included (one part only).
- There are no restrictions on the style or difficulty of the music.
- Submissions should not already be published, but they do not necessarily need to be newly composed or arranged works. Pieces can have been submitted to other contests, including the BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composer Competition 2021, as long as they have not been selected for the final or been published. Previous finalists or winners of BrookWright Composer Competitions are eligible to enter.
- The closing date for entries is Monday 20th November 2023 at 11.59pm Central Standard Time (CST). On or before this date candidates should submit the following:
• The entry form (found below)
• A Sibelius or xml file of the piece (document labeled with the piece title and composer/arranger's name) to be uploaded to https://www.dropbox.com/request/ewP9tiYbtqtGf6bXZ1KD (Finale files may be submitted if it's not possible to convert to xml). The composer/arranger's name should NOT be included in the top right hand corner of the score.
• A PDF of the score (again labeled with the piece title and composer/arranger's name, but NOT shown in the score).
• An audio file (MP3 preferable, or WAV). Either live recordings or midi files will be accepted.
• The entry fee of $15.00, which is payable at www.brookwrightmusic.com/product-page/international-brass-ensemble-composer-competition-2023-entry-fee Please note entry fee is applicable for each item you submit, so for example if you submit 2 pieces the fee would be $30.00, or $45.00 for 3 pieces, and so on.
We look forward with real anticipation to receiving your submissions!
*NotePerformer 4 is currently compatible with Finale, Sibelius and Dorico. For more information about the product please visit www.noteperformer.com For a sample of the sound quality, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK9AfH4FGnc
**Please note if your piece is an arrangement, only arrangements of public domain material will be accepted.
***The Public Commendation winner may also be the Overall Winner.
