Twice a year members of the Composer Collaborative have the opportunity to submit scores for the New Chamber Music Concerts. Themes for these concerts vary, but they are typically held spring and fall. Those whose work is chosen for the concert will have the opportunity to have their composition performed for a live audience by professional musicians from the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
CALL FOR SCORES
Spring 2026 Concert: America 250!
Call for Scores Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Instrumentation: Piano, Violin, Cello + Male soloist (probably baritone, spoken or sung) - any combination
- Length is 5 minutes or less
- 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 American current event)
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the composer to research their chosen text and make note of any text that is copyrighted and find out who holds the rights to it. The composer must get permission from the copyright holder before setting that text to music and submitting for this Call for Scores. - 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)
- Concert: March 24, 7-9pm (Location TBD)