The American
Society for Jewish Music
Annual Composers Competition
Purpose: To stimulate new
compositions on Jewish themes, for liturgical use and/or concert performance.
Seeking: Original sacred and/or
secular vocal (choral or solo) and instrumental works on Jewish themes that are
between five and ten minutes duration, that have never been available for sale
in published or recorded form.
Requirements: Entrants MUST
be members of the American Society for Jewish Music. Composers who are not
members may join the Society for the usual membership fee.
Write for application and submission information to:
ASJM 15 W. 16th Street, 5th floor, New York, NY 10011
Or fax: 212-294-6161
There is no additional entrance fee for the competition.
Submissions will be by pseudonym.
Any age, gender or religious affiliation is acceptable.
Musical Style and Format:
1. Any musical style is acceptable.
2. Any language is acceptable. Translations (not necessarily singing
translations) for non-English works must be provided.
3. Permission for texts not in the public domain must be obtained, and entrants
should submit appropriate verification. The Society will not be held responsible
for copyright violations.
4. Instrumental works should be of practical size, scored for not more than five
to six players.
5. Vocal works may be with keyboard alone or any combination up to five players.
6. No more than one work may be submitted in either the sacred and/or secular
categories.
7. No score will be reviewed without an accompanying tape or CD.
Prizes: The Aaron J. Caplow Prize
of $2000 will be awarded at the discretion of the panel of distinguished judges.
The Society reserves the right to offer the
premiere performance, but will not be obligated to do so.
Deadline: Contact ASJM
***Information above subject to change prior to next round of competition
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