Lithuanian Composers' Union

Vox juventutis'19: Call for Works

2019-01-21

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Lithuanian Composers' Union, and Vilnius Municipal Choir “Jauna muzika” invites students of any musical department to take part in the 13th Youngest Composers Competition "Vox juventutis'19".

Competition requirements

  • The competition is open to students of any musical department.
  • The competition has no age limit.
  • Only one score per composer is permitted.
  • Submitted compositions must be unpublished, should not have been previously performed in public.
  • Applicants should submit a composition for unaccompanied choir (SA, SSA, SSAA, SATB, SSATB or double choir SATB+SATB). Other voice settings will not be considered.
  • The lyrics have to be in Lithuanian, English or Latin.
  • Duration of the composition: not more than 5 minutes.

Prizes

The following prizes are awarded:

  • 1st Prize: 600,00 EU
  • 2nd Prize: 400,00 EU
  • 3rd Prize: 200,00 EU
  • “Jauna muzika” singers’ Prize
  • Audience Prize

The decision of the Jury is final.

Entries

  • The entries should not be anonymous.
  • The entries must be sent to prof. Vaclovas Augustinas, the artistic director of “Jauna muzika” choir -  augustinus917@gmail.com.
  • Every applicant must inform Mr.Vaclovas Augustinas about his/her intention to participate in the competition not later than March 22, 2019.
  • Starting from March 22, 2019  the applicants are kindly invited to consult with prof. V. Augustinas about their compositions. 

The deadline for submission of final scores is April 22, 2019.

The best compositions will be chosen to be performed by “Jauna muzika” choir on May 31, 2019 in St.Catherine Church in Vilnius. The concert will be recorded.

Just after the performance the final results will be announced.

1 or 2 best compositions will be published by Lithuanian Composers Union.

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