Annual Commission Competition, Boston Choral Ensemble

Postmark/Email Deadline: October 7, 2009

The Boston Choral Ensemble—Boston's premiere chamber choir—announces its 3rd Annual Commission Competition. Composers of any age or nationality are encouraged to submit three work samples along with a short application in order to be considered for the commission, a prize of US$1,300, and inclusion in our June 2010 public performances. The winner will write a new work for performance by the Boston Choral Ensemble at the conclusion of its 2009–2010 season.

Application consists of:

• a completed online application form,
• 3 work samples,
• a short proposal for a work to be written,
• a short biography,
• optional recordings,
• a works list,
• and a US$25 application fee.

Complete information is available at http://www.BostonChoral.org/competition/. Questions may be directed to Competition@BostonChoral.org.

[NEW: electronic applications accepted this year]