Composer Commission Competition
Alabama Composers are invited to submit an application to be considered for an Alabama Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association Commission Award.
Eligibility: Composers who currently reside in Alabama. Composers who have received an AMTA commission in the past five years are not eligible.
Entry Fee: None
Award: The commission award is $1000.
Submission Requirements:
To be considered for the commission, composers must submit the following:
- At least two, but no more than three, representative scores written in the past three years.
- Recordings must accompany the submitted scores (studio and live performances are preferred, however, computer- (generated formats are acceptable).
- Resume (please limit to 2-3 pages)
- A Letter of Intent detailing the proposed commissioned work (instrumentation, length, etc.). The commissioned work (can be for any size ensemble, however, the commissioned composer must provide performers for the performance of (the commissioned work at the AMTA conference.
- All materials must be labeled with the name of the composer and contact information.
- All materials must be submitted in one package.
- AMTA is not responsible for lost or damaged materials. Submissions, including scores, will not be returned. The decisions of the judges are final.
- Primary communication is via e-mail.
Commission Requirements:
- The commissioned composer must provide performers for the performance of the commissioned work at the 2023 AMTA conference.
- The commissioned composer must attend the June 2023 AMTA conference (date and location to be announced).
- The composer is responsible for covering the cost of his or her performers and travel.
The commissioned work will be submitted by AMTA to MTNA in the Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year Award competition. The composer must supply AMTA with copies of the final score, and a live recording of the work for this submission. If the work wins the SDCY award, the composer will be responsible for providing the performer(s) for the presentation of the piece at the MTNA national conference (composers will receive an additional award for winning the SDCY).
Dates and application deadlines for the 2022-2023 year TBA.
