2009 DuoSolo Emerging Composer Competition

2009 DuoSolo Emerging Composer Competition

DuoSolo | Mary Kirkendoll, flute ~ Michael Kirkendoll, piano

eligibility: composers age 35 and under as of September 1, 2008

application fee: none

dates: accepting scores until April 1, 2009 (postmark)

finalists will be notified no later than April 21, 2009

winner will be announced no later than June 1, 2009

prizes: $500

premiere performance by DuoSolo during the 2009-2010

season professional quality CD recording

inclusion on DuoSoloÂ’s first commercial recording (date TBD)

requirements: Interested composers should submit the full score for a new work for flute/piano duo in full score with parts. Scores may be submitted via email as .pdf files or sent through standard mail directly to DuoSolo. All works should be a minimum of 8 minutes in length, and there is no maximum time limit. Composers may specify whether multiple movement pieces must be performed in their entirety or if movements may be performed separately. Individual composerÂ’s may submit up to three (3) different scores. Finalists will be asked to submit three (3) hard copies of their piece for final adjudication.

Submissions should be emailed to duosolo@duosolo.com with the subject “Emerging Composer Submission.” If you wish to submit scores through the mail, please send them to

DuoSolo

Emerging Composer Competition

1029 Stonecreek Drive

Lawrence, KS 66049

Please include your name and current contact information with your submitted score.

Please visit our website http://www.duosolo.com for complete rules and details.