Søknadsfrist: komposisjons konkurranse “… a Camillo Togni 2008”

Fifth edition.

Regulations:

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The Association dèdalo ensemble announces the fifth edition of the International Composition Competition “… a Camillo Togni”. The Competition is held every two years and is open to musicians of all nationalities, with no age restrictions. The competition will be completed by December 2008 and will end with a public concert at which the final scores will be performed by dèdalo ensemble. At the end of the concert, the jury will announce the winning composition.

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The compositions submitted for the competition must use the following instruments, either together or in sectors, involving a minimum of 3 performers and a maximum of 9, with or without conductor, wind quartet and string quartet excluded: flute (including piccolo, G alto flute and C bass flute: single performer); oboe (including English horn: single performer); B-flat clarinet (including A-clarinet, E-flat piccolo clarinet and B-flat bass clarinet: single performer); bassoon; two violins (two single performers); viola (single performer); cello (single performer); piano. Scores will not be accepted if they differ even marginally from the possibilities listed above. The work must last between 5 and 12 minutes and its duration must be indicated precisely on each score. Candidates can choose from two options: 1: Compositions for ensemble with or without amplification of the instruments. 2: Compositions for ensembles with electronics. Requirements regarding electronics for option 2: Only pre-recorded electronic parts will be accepted. Use of amplification for the instruments in the ensemble is allowed. Live electronic sources and live treatment of instruments are not allowed. Accepted supports for the recorded parts:
- AUDIO CD 2 channels;
- DTRS tape 44.1-48 kHz/ 16 bit type DA-88, max 6 channels;
- ADAT tape 44.1-48 kHz/16 bit, max 6 channels;
- Audio files (AIFF, WAV, SDII, OMF) max 48 kHz/24 bit, max 6 channels.
Each score submitted must be accompanied by:
• a short technical and musical description of the role of the electronic part
• any indications needed to perform the electronic part
• two copies of the electronic part recorded on the chosen support
• six copies of a stereo version on audio CD whatever multichannel support is chosen.

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Competitors must submit 6 anonymous copies of their composition. They must be marked using a motto or pseudonym, and this must also be written on a sealed envelope. The sealed envelope must contain the following documents:
• a fully compiled registration form;
• a declaration by the composer certifying that the composition presented is unpublished, that it has never been performed in public, broadcast and/or awarded a prize in other competitions, and that it will not be used in any way after registration in the Competition until the results have been announced;
• an artistic and academic curriculum (written in Italian or English);
• a short description of the work (in Italian or in English);
• permission for RAIRadiotelevisione Italiana to record and broadcast the presented piece in Italy and abroad;
• a photo bearing the competitor’s name;
• the receipt confirming payment of the registration fee for the competition (nonreimbursable) amounting to € 60.00:
A) made by bank transfer (from Italy or from a foreign bank linked to Banca Intesa Sanpaolo for Euro payments) made out to: Associazione musicale dèdalo ensemble trav. X n°25 Villaggio Prealpino 25136 Brescia - Italy Banca Intesa Sanpaolo, branch 2250 - Brescia
- CIN O - ABI 03069 - CAB 11210 - c/c 000036731174 IBAN: IT93 O030 6911 2100 0003 6731 174
- BIC code: BCITITMM080 N.B.: In case A), if the foreign bank transfer is made through a bank that is not linked to Banca Intesa Sanpaolo for Euro payments, ensure that the sum paid is € 60.00 and that a proviso is added “without costs to payee”. Only if requested, specify Daniela Cima, Legal representative, as the payee.
B) by Money Transfer from a special representative from abroad;
N.B.: In case B, IT IS OBLIGATORY to specify Daniela Cima, Legal representative, as the payee and to send the transaction code number IMMEDIATELY to: info@dedaloensemble.it

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Each composer can submit more than one work to the Competition provided that a separate registration is compiled for each entry (together with the relative registration fee).

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The winners are not allowed to enter the subsequent editions.

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The scores, the registration application and the enclosed documents must be sent by 18 June 2008 (certified by the post office stamp) to the following address:
Segreteria del Concorso Internazionale di Composizione “… a Camillo Togni”
c/o Teatro Grande
via Paganora 19/A
25121 Brescia - Italy

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Members of the International Jury:
Mario Bortolotto - Chairman
Mauro Bonifacio - Italy
Jean-Luc Hervé - France
Magnus Lindberg - Finland
Ivan Vandor - Italy
A representative from the dèdalo ensemble will attend but will not be entitled to vote.

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The Jury will meet at two successive stages:
A) to select the scores to be performed in public;
B) to choose the winning work after the selected scores have been performed by the dèdalo ensemble.

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The decisions taken by the Jury shall be final. The Jury reserves the right not to award the prize if no work is deemed to be worthy. The Jury may also give special mentions to one or more works at its own final judgement. The Secretariat reserves the right to replace members of the Jury who are unable to take part in the selection process for reasons outside their control.

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The winner will be awarded a prize of € 5,000.00. In addition, the winning work will be published by the Milan-based publisher Suvini-Zerboni. If already under contract to another publisher, the composer shall be responsible for obtaining an exemption from this obligation. The prize must be collected in person by the composer, on penalty of forfeiture. The RAI – Radiotelevisione Italiana reserves the right to record the final evening, possibly with a view to broadcasting the concert.

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The author must send the instrumental parts to the Competition Secretariat within 15 days of the selection being made. Those concerned will be informed personally by e-mail or registered mail, and the results will also be reported on the website www.dedaloensemble.it.

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The scores will only be returned if a special written request is sent before 31 March 2009 to:
Associazione dèdalo ensemble trav. X n°25 - Villaggio Prealpino
25136 Brescia - Italy
or by e-mail to the following address:
info@dedaloensemble.it
and at the competitors’ expense (by postal order or bank transfer).
However, a copy will be kept in the archives of Associazione dèdalo ensemble.

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The application to take part in and to present works for the Competition implies full acceptance of the present competition regulations. In the event of a dispute, the Italian language version of this announcement will be legally binding. The Court of Brescia will be competent to resolve any dispute. Tidspunkt:
18.06.2008

Sted:
Brescia, Italia

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