Next International Gaudeamus Music Week

Entries for the Gaudeamus Music Week 2009 must be received by January 16, 2010. Composers born after September 6, 1979 may enter works by using the entry form. We would prefer to receive the entry form, score (PDF) and recording digitally at musicweek@mcn.nl. Works may have already been performed, but they must have been composed not more than three (3) years ago. An international selection committee select the works competing for the Gaudeamus Prize. After the performance of the selected compositions during the Music Week 2010, the selection committee will award this prize. This Gaudeamus Prize consists of € 4.550,- as a commission for a new composition that will be premiered during the International Gaudeamus Music Week the following year, 2011.

Works can be entered into the following categories with a maximum of 1 work per category and 3 works in total.

1. A – ORCHESTRA:
   Orchestral compositions for the Holland Symfonia Orchestra with a maximum of instruments as specified:
   strings: 12.10.8.6.5., wood: 3.3.3.3., brass: 4.3.3.1., 1 timp., 3 perc., 1 harp., 1pno/celesta
2. B - CHAMBER MUSIC:
   In theory, everything is possible in this category, within the limits of solo instruments to ensembles consisting of maximally 16 instruments; with or without electronics, video, etc.; written for specific performers or for any musician /ensemble.
   Also choir compositions with a maximum of voices: 2 sopr., 2 mezzo., 2 alt., 2 ten., 2 bas. 
3. C- ELECTRONIC MUSIC:
   Electronic music meaning tape compositions, music for instruments and electronics, music for live controlled electronic music, or sound installations.

The entry fee is 25 Euro for each work  

Click here to download the complete rules and regulations and the entry form.