Friday, February 21, 2003

Receipt Deadline: March 15, 2003 The Greek Ministry of Culture and Boston University present the Alea III International Composition Prize, open to composers born after January 1, 1963. Several works will be chosen for performance by Alea III, the Performing Arts Ensemble in Residence at Boston University. One work will be selected for a $2500 award, which will be announced in late September or early October 2003. Only one score per composer is permitted. Full scores of any style and aesthetic direction may be submitted. Eligible works may be for solo voice or instrument, or for chamber ensemble of as many as 15 performers, lasting from 5-15 minutes. Instrumentation must be from the following: fl (doubling picc or alto), ob (doubling Eng hrn), cl (doubling bs cl), bsn, hrn, tpt, tbn, tba, perc (2 players), kybd, hrp, gtr, str (1-1-1-1-1), tape, and voice. For complete guidelines, please visit the web site or contact: Alea III International Composition Prize Boston University School for the Arts Music Division 855 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Tel: (781) 793-8902 Email: kalogeras@earthlink.net Web: http://www.cdmc.asso.fr/html/compositeurs/concours/text/alea.htm