CALLING ALL COMPOSERS
Entry Details
(Please note this competition has already taken place, these details are for information only)

The Bourne Concert Band is organising a competition in memory of a band member tragically killed in a road accident just over a year ago. David Allen was a young musician in the band who played the euphonium to a very high standard. He enjoyed all types of music, including that of the band Oasis, and went on to study engineering at Bath University. We are looking for a new piece of music between 2-7 minutes to dedicate to his memory.

We are not looking for a particular style of piece and are keen to accept entries in any form e.g. a march, overture, medley, etc. The only requirement is that it should depict a celebration of life. There is no entry fee to pay.

The winning entry will be retained by the band who will have exclusive rights to the piece for one year. It will be performed as part of our standard repertoire.

The band comprises about 40 members of all ages who are of AB Grades 5-8+ standard.

A single prize of £600 is available to the winner. There is no runner up prize.

If there are no suitable entries a prize will not be awarded.

• Adjudicators
• Competition Report
• Competition Result
• Entry Details
• Winner's Biography

Who can enter the competition?

• Basically anyone. Young or old, amateur or professional, from the UK or abroad. We especially welcome younger composers, students or otherwise, but there are no restrictions.

What should the entry include?

• Two complete scores either neatly hand written or computer generated
• A single copy of each part either neatly hand written or computer generated – the band will photocopy extra parts as necessary
• The completed Competition Entry Form - your name and details will be on this form. All scores and parts should be unnamed
• An SAE to return your entry if unsuccessful

• (Instruments in brackets indicate that they can be used if desired)

Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3/ Piccolo, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Solo Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, (Bass Clarinet), (Soprano Sax), Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, (Baritone Sax), Bassoon, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion - kit and small percussion including glockenspiel, no timpani

• All entries should reach the band secretary by Friday 24 January 2003 with the completed Competition Entry Form

• Any works which are shorter than 2 minutes or longer than 7 minutes
• Any piece that has previously been performed in public
• Entries that arrive after the deadline of Friday 24 January 2003

• Yes. You will need to attach a separate Competition Entry Form however to each entry.

• Your entry will be acknowledged by email or letter.
• If your entry is unsuccessful your score and parts will be returned (please provide an SAE).

• The adjudication will take place during mid February when the band will rehearse and perform each entry.
• Each entry will be treated equally. All scores will be anonymous and each piece will receive an agreed amount of rehearsal and performance time.
• A decision will be reached collectively by the band members, the conductor and a professional musician/composer.

• The winner will be notified by telephone.
• The band will need a biography, photo and a short programme note (max 100 words) to publicise the winning entry.
• The winning entry will be performed at our spring concert on 22 March 2003 and it is hoped the winner can attend and be presented with a cheque for £600 on this night.
• It may be possible for the winner to conduct the piece at the concert.
• The band will keep the score and parts.
• The band will have exclusive rights to the piece for one year from the date of the first performance after which time the composer can publish if desired.

If you have any other questions concerning the competition please contact the band secretary on 01483 721729.

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