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ATSSB Composition Competition
ATSSB Composition Competition
sponsored by the Association of Texas Small School Bands
(updated 3-8-10)
The purpose of the Composition Competition is to promote quality compositions written for small school bands.
Eligibility
This contest is an equal opportunity for all composers regardless of gender, culture, color, national origin, race, ethnicity or religious belief.
Scope
Submissions must be original unpublished compositions or concert marches, not for sale or rental from a publisher composed for Levels 1, 2 or 3 as exemplified by pieces currently on the Texas University Interscholastic League Prescribed Music List. There is no limit to the number of movements, nor style. Instrumentation shall conform to that of pieces currently on the UIL Prescribed Music List for concert band.
Sequence
Every two years.
Award
There may only be one winner with as many honorable mentions as the committee recommends. The winning composition will be guaranteed publication by TRN Music Publisher, Inc. and will be premiered by the ATSSB All-State Concert Band in even years; a letter of endorsement from ATSSB will be sent to the UIL Prescribed Music Committee. Honorable mentions will receive a letter of endorsement from ATSSB to publishers of the composer's choice for publication. If the committee determines that no submission is meritorious, no winner will be selected, although honorable mentions may be given.
Oversight
A Composition Competition Coordinator will be appointed to chair a committee which shall administer all aspects of the competition. The Coordinator as well as the competition shall be overseen by and reported to the ATSSB Executive Secretary and the ATSSB State Board of Directors.
Procedures
- A composer may submit one concert piece and/or one march.
- Compositions transmitted via fax will not be accepted.
- Compositions shall be submitted by July 1 in odd years beginning in 2011, with 5 full scores and 5 recordings of the highest possible quality using the specific instrumentation indicated in the score.
- Live recordings are preferred, but synthesized recordings are acceptable.
- If more than 20 compositions are received, the judging panel will pick the top 20 entries to send to the adjudication panel at TBA for final adjudication.
- The composer's name may not appear on the score or recording.
- The composer's name may be on the shipping package containing the score, parts and recordings, but any contents with the composer's name will not be accepted for evaluation.
- A sealed envelope containing the completed entry form which has the composer's name and contact information should be fastened securely to the inside cover of the score. The recording should be identified by title only.
- Entrants are advised to send all entries by registered or insured mail only.
- The committee will exercise due care for the safety of the submitted manuscripts and recordings but cannot assume the responsibility for losses that occur during transit.
- Materials will not be returned.
Adjudication
An adjudication panel of 5 judges will evaluate the submissions and select one winner and as many honorable mentions as are deserving. The panel shall include 3 current ATSSB Active Members and 2 people selected from the composition field and/or from people promoting compositions at these levels. If the committee determines that no submission is meritorious, no winner will be selected, although honorable mentions may be given.
Results
The Winner will be announced at the ATSSB General Session held at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in July after the entry deadline. Composers will be notified of the judges' decision following the public announcement. The decision of the composition committee will be final and no correspondence may be entered into regarding the award. All performance, copyright, and royalty rights remain with the composer. ATSSB reserves premier performance privileges by the ATSSB Concert Band in even years, although the published version may be made available for sale at the TMEA convention-clinic in the year of the premier. The winning composer will be required to submit by December 1 a full set of parts suitable for photocopying for use in the premier of the work.
Frequency
A composer may win the contest any number of times.
If you have any further questions, feel free to send an email to Composition Competition Chair Bob McClure for a quick response. You may also contact the ATSSB State Office for help at 713-874-1151.
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