Rules & Requirements

Submission acceptances start: September 1, 2023

Submission deadline is now closed!

Entrance Fee: None

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ELIGIBILITY

• All submissions must be original works by the composer. Arrangements or transcriptions will not be accepted.

• A submitted work aside from example scores included in a proposal must be between 3 to 6 minutes in duration.

• For submissions of works, all must be submitted as both a score and individual parts.

• Finished submissions must have never been published or performed prior to their entrance in the competition.

• Artists that identify as part of ALAANA (African, Latina/o, Asian, Arab, Native American) communities or the umbrella of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities are encouraged to apply.

• There is no age requirement for the competition.

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RULES

• Submit a fully filled application form.

• ​All finished works and proposals must be scored for either the ensemble primary instruments or other flutes. Doubling/auxiliary instruments are acceptable, as long as they are within the full possible instrumentation. The list below defines acceptable options for seven flutists (seven players total):

  • Piccolos (up to 2)

  • C Flutes (up to 7)

  • Low Flutes: alto (up to 3), bass (up to 3)

  • Traverso (Baroque Flute tuned at A=415, up to 3)

  • Recorders (soprano or alto, up to 2)

  • World Flutes (one from this list): Ocarina (C5-F6 or F4-A5), Pennywhistle, Quena in G (G3-A6 chromatic), Sikus in G (Andean Pipes, D4-G5), Native American Flute in F# (F#4-F#5)

• All submissions are encouraged to either include: (a) historical flute(s) (traverso recorder) OR (b) one world flute as listed above.​

• ​All submissions must include alternate parts for any historical or world flutes to be possible as concert flute parts.

• All submissions are highly encouraged to write non-traditional and/or non-Western extended techniques.

• Audio tracks as part of the work are acceptable for any submission.

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If submitting a proposal:

• Submit 3-4 example scores (two sets, one must be anonymous with no personally identifying marks of your name) as representative of your overall work. At least two of the scores must be for chamber ensembles. There is no length requirement for these example scores.

• Submit a one-page description of the proposed 5-6 minute work in detail. Include logistics of instrumentation, any extended techniques, subject matter/influences, and any other pertinent information to the proposed composition.

• If a proposal is chosen as the winner, the final work must be completed by July 1, 2024 in time for an August 2024 premiere. Should the work not be finished by July 1, 2024, the prize will be reduced by 50% and the remaining funds will be reallocated to the next Ensemble 126 competition.

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For more information and questions: info@ensemble126.com.

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