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SCI is an independent organization concerned with the fellowship, collaboration, career goals, and objectives of new and contemporary music composers and those interested in topics related to composition. For Membership Information, including the member application, visit our membership information page.
Recent SCI News Items
UPCOMING 2019 SCI Conferences Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Coordinator Society of Composers, Inc), Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:07:00 +0000
March 28-31, 2019
Peter Gilbert and Karola Obermüller, hosts
http://www.societyofcomposers.org/conferences/2018_2019/2019national.html
Texas A&M University?Commerce, Commerce, Texas
April 11-13, 2019
David Davies, host
The Annual SCI/ASCAP Student Commission Competition [Deadline: May 1, 2019] Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Coordinator Society of Composers, Inc), Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:52:00 +0000
-connection to nearly 1500 other composers,
SCI REGION VI "CALL FOR PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS" [DEADLINE Nov. 30] Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (SCI Marketing Coordinator), Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:15:00 +0000
From the desk of Leslie La Barre (Marketing Coordinator) and David Davies (SCI 2019 Region VI Conference Coordinator)
SCI REGION VI "CALL FOR PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS"
[DEADLINE Nov. 30]
The Society of Composers, Inc., Region VI (AR, KS, MO, NE, OK, TX) Conference will be held April 11-13 at Texas A&M University-Commerce in Commerce, TX hosted by Dr. David Davies.
Along with the performance of works by SCI composers, we are also extending a call for Papers and Presentations by members of SCI who wish to share their research pertaining to compositional technique, pedagogy, contemporary trends, and analysis.
Please submit abstracts of 300 words or less as a PDF through New Music Engine. In the file, include any technology requirements. Paper sessions will last a total of 30 minutes, including 10 minutes for questions.
Individuals who have submitted scores in response to the earlier call may also submit for the paper presentation. Composers are limited to one paper submission each.
The deadline for submission is November 30th and applicants will be notified via email by January 15th. In order for us to be sure to meet our Conference program printing deadline, we ask that a submissions include a 150 word bio and print quality jpeg headshot.
For additional information you can contact Dr. David Davies at david.davies@tamuc.edu.
Please upload your submission to New Music Engine.
[DEADLINE Nov. 30]
Along with the performance of works by SCI composers, we are also extending a call for Papers and Presentations by members of SCI who wish to share their research pertaining to compositional technique, pedagogy, contemporary trends, and analysis.
Please submit abstracts of 300 words or less as a PDF through New Music Engine. In the file, include any technology requirements. Paper sessions will last a total of 30 minutes, including 10 minutes for questions.
The 2018 SCI Jazz Contest Winner and Honorable Mention Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Marketing Coordinator Society of Composers, Inc), Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:32:00 +0000
From the desk of Leslie La Barre (Marketing Coordinator) and Dan Cavanagh (SCI Jazz Contest Coordinator)
The Society of Composers, Inc. would like to congratulate the winner and honorable mention of the first SCI Jazz Contest 2018!
Congratulations:
Winner and recipient of the $500 award:
Justin Morell for his work Terraforming
Honorable mention (no monetary award):
Remy Le Boeuf, for his work Secondhand Smile
2019 SCI Region VI Conference Call for Scores (Deadline October 12, 2018) Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (SCI Marketing Coordinator), Mon, 16 Jul 2018 18:09:00 +0000
From the desk of Leslie La Barre (Marketing Coordinator) and David Davies (SCI 2019 Region VI Conference Coordinator)
To join, go to www.societyofcomposers.org. Selected composers must join SCI and also attend the conference in order for their work to be performed. Submissions from student composers are strongly encouraged, as are submissions from composers who are able to supply their own performers.
Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium
Works may be submitted for the following chamber ensembles:
Brass Quintet, Brass Quartet (Tpt, Hn, Tbn, Tba), Woodwind Trio (Fl, Cl, Sax), Saxophone Quartet, Trombone Choir, Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, Brass Choir, Trumpet Choir
Composers and presenters who are selected for this conference are required to remit a registration fee and must agree to attend the conference. The Society of Composers, Inc. is not able to offer travel stipends or honorariums to conference participants.
2018 SCI Jazz Composition Competition (Deadline July 15, 2018) Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (SCI Marketing Coordinator), Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:25:00 +0000
SCI/ASCAP Competition results Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (David), Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:52:00 +0000
High School/Undergraduate Division:
Winner: Matthew Schultheis, Chamber Concerto
https://soundcloud.com/mschultheis/chamber-concerto-for-15-players
Honorable Mention: Stephen Karukas, I am [electric]
https://iu.box.com/s/
Graduate Division
Winner: Felipe Tovar-Henao, Danzas Encefalicas
https://soundcloud.com/
Honorable Mention: Charles Peck, Vinyl
https://soundcloud.com/
SCI CD series, Vol. 33 Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (SCI Marketing Coordinator), Sun, 27 May 2018 02:18:00 +0000
From the desk of Leslie La Barre
(Marketing Coordinator) & Chin-ting Chan (Submissions Coordinator)
Deadline: May 31, 2018, 11:59 pm EST.
The Society of Composers, Inc. is pleased to announce a call for works for Volume 33 of the Society of Composers, Inc. CD Series. The winners of this call will be featured on our SCI CD Series, released by Navona Records, a label under PARMA Recordings. To see an archive of past SCI CDs, please visit this page.
Any questions can be directed to Chin-ting Chan: submissionscoordinator@societyofcomposers.org
Submit your application here!
SCI Journal of Music Scores, Vol. 58-59 Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (SCI Marketing Coordinator), Sun, 27 May 2018 02:12:00 +0000
(Marketing Coordinator) & Chin-ting Chan (Submissions Coordinator)
Deadline: Thursday, May 31st, 2018
For Submission Guidelines, please click HERE.
2019 SCI NATIONAL CONFERENCE Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (SCI Marketing Coordinator), Sun, 27 May 2018 01:49:00 +0000
(Marketing Coordinator)
-Deadline: Friday, June 1st, 2018-
For more information, please click HERE.
Deadline for submission is June 1, 2018. Programming decisions will begin to be announced starting on Sept. 15, 2018.
Submit your application today!
SCI Student National Conference Announced Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:51:00 +0000
From the desk of Natalie Williams
(SCI Student Chapter Coordinator)
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We are delighted to announce the next SCI Student National Conference
September 27-29, 2018 at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University.
Submit your applications today!
SCI CD Series Selection Announcement Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:40:00 +0000
From the desk of Anne Neikirk (SCI Submissions Coordinator):
Tsigili'i - (Black-Capped Chickadee) by Jonathan Graybill
Rejuvenated (Variations on a Youthful Theme) by Matthew Jaskot
L'etere del Tempo by Keith Kramer
Song of the Avadhut by Gabriel Malancioiu
Rhapsody No. 1 by Vaibhav Mohanty
Dreams Interrupted by Mark W. Phillips
Refugees by Robert Strobel
When All Else Fails (Take Your Time) by Jacob Thiede
I would also like to acknowledge our judges: Igor Karaca, Leah Reid, Rebecca Waller Gillan, Christopher Coleman, and Mark Petering. Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise to adjudicate this call - your work is indispensable to our organization.
CD Release! Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:29:00 +0000
SCI and PARMA Recordings invite you to experience the recent Navona release of ASCEND, Volume 31 of the SCI CD Series, featuring works by Patrick Houlihan, Joungmin Lee, Paul SanGregory, Mike McFerron, Justin Writer, Aaron Alon, Michael Pounds, Jeffrey Loeffert, and Stephen F. Lilly.
SCI/ASCAP Winners Announced Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:41:00 +0000
We are pleased to announce the winners of this year's SCI/ASCAP Student Composition Competition!!!
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Mark Phillips Announced as Next President of SCI Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:42:00 +0000
2017 SCI/ASCAP Student Commission Competition Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:05:00 +0000
SCI, in conjunction with ASCAP, is pleased to announce the 17th annual Student Commission Competition. One first prize will be awarded to an undergraduate or high school student composer and one first prize to a graduate student composer. These commissioned works will be premiered at an SCI Conference and, if qualifying, a recording of the work will be included on the SCI CD Series.
SCI Newsletter, Issue XLVI: 4 Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:31:00 +0000
Check out Issue XLVI: 4 of the SCI Newsletter, which features an article about the SCI/ASCAP Student Commission Competition written by Mark Phillips.
SCI CD Series Winners Selected Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:05:00 +0000
It is with great pleasure that we announce the works that have been selected for the next SCI CD Series:
Snoqualmie Passages by Patrick Houlihan
Embark by Stephen F. Lilly
Bombinate by Jeffrey Loeffert
Shining Through Cracks by Paul SanGregory
Fantasia by Justin Writer
Vexatious by Joungmin Lee
Dulce Et Decorum Est by Aaron Alon
Breathing 2: Re/Inspiration by Michael Pounds
If You Walked a Mile by Mike McFerron
Congratulations to our winners!
Journal of Music Scores Winners Selected Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:04:00 +0000
It is with great pleasure that we announce the works that have been selected for the next SCI Journal of Music Scores:
Rondeaux by Alex Liebermann
Bottom Heavy by Scott Lee
Dulce Et Decorum Est by Aaron Alon
Breathless by Chris Arrell
Meditation by Roydon Tse
Shadow Dance by Ed Martin
Congratulations to our winners!
Region IV Student Conference Call Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Sun, 18 Sep 2016 14:01:00 +0000
SCI Newsletter, Issue XLVI: 3 Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:48:00 +0000
Check out Issue XLVI: 3 of the SCI Newsletter, which features an interdisciplinary perspective on professionalism written by Andrew Martin Smith.
Call for Submissions Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:55:00 +0000
CD Release! Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:48:00 +0000
We are excited about the recent release of MODES, the 30th edition to the Society of Composers, Inc. CD Series, on Navona Records, a classical label imprint of audio production house PARMA Recordings!
Check it out!
SCI Newsletter, Issue XLVI: 2 Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:10:00 +0000
Check out Issue XLVI: 2 of the SCI Newsletter, which features a Region III Conference Report from Mark Zanter.
SCI Newsletter, Issue XLVI: 1 Posted By: noreply@blogger.com (Andrew), Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:03:00 +0000
Check out Issue XLVI: 1 of the SCI Newsletter, which features "Some Thoughts on the State of the Academic Job Market for Composers" by James Paul Sain, SCI President.