CALL FOR SCORES
Composers must incorporate an innovative element, such as projected visuals, electronic/computer sounds, a new or unique technology, an innovative style of written composition, or an invented instrument.
- Instrumentation: String quartet + the optional use of an additional 1-2 players for electronic sounds or an invented instrument.
- Concert date: October 28, 2025
- Location: Da Vinci Science Center, 815 Hamilton Street, Allentown
- Composition Length: Ideally 5 minutes or less
- Application opens: April 30, 2025
- Submission deadline: August 15, 2025
- Rehearsals requiring composer attendance: October 27 & 28, 2025
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Finalists will be notified September 2025
Spring 2026 Concert: America 250!
CALL FOR SCORES
Deadline: January 2026 TBD
Use historical text to incorporate into the piece itself with male soloist as lyrics OR project on the screen to showcase the inspiration behind the piece written (American History, America 250 celebration, or an American current event)
- Instrumentation: Piano, Violin, Cello + Male soloist (probably baritone, spoken or sung) – any combination
- Concert Date: March 24, 2026, 7-9pm
- Location: TBD
- Composition Length: 5 minutes or less
- Rehearsal #1: March 10 or 12, 7-10pm (Rodale Room)
- Rehearsal #2: March 17 or 19, 7-10pm (Rodale Room)
- Rehearsal #3: March 23, 7-10pm (w/ composers, Rodale Room)
- Dress Rehearsal: March 24, 2-5pm (TBD)