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Rossen Milanov, Music
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Rossen Milanov, Music
Director |
SYMPHONY IN C
(formerly Haddonfield Symphony)
YOUNG COMPOSERS’ COMPETITION 2008-09
• Please
read the complete rules at www.danieldorff.com/youngcomposers.htm
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1) What does the instrumentation listing of 3-3-3-3, 4-3-3-1 mean, and what are standard doublings?
3 Flutes, 3 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, 3 Bassoons, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, and 1 Tuba. There will be 3 members of the flute family available, and they may play standard C Flute, or Piccolo or Alto Flute, or switch within the piece. Similarly, English Horn is a standard double for Oboe, Eb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet are standard doubles for Clarinet, with Saxophone also as a possibility, and Contrabassoon is usable in the Bassoon section. 3rd Trombone is typically a Bass Trombone. Trumpet players can double Piccolo Trumpet, and Trombone players can double Euphonium or Baritone.
2) Do I have to use all of these instruments?
No. This is just the maximum. In fact, one of our winners was for string orchestra only.
3) How many string players will there be?
This may vary from concert to concert, but it will always be a full section; feel free to use as much divisi as you'd like.
4) How do you define a work with a soloist?
A concerto-like work is not eligible. It is fine for individual instruments to have featured solos at points during the piece.
5) What if I have extra instruments that are optional?
If you are eager to send a score with a 4th trumpet or 4th percussion part (for example) that is truly optional, please do submit the work along with a note explaining that these players can be skipped. However, it is a good idea to score for standard instrumentations, when possible, to help the future of your piece.
6) Can the timpanist play extra percussion?
If it is primarily a timpani part, it is fine for some extra percussion to be put in the timpani part, but this should not be a 4th percussion part with occasional timpani.
7) Should I include my name on the score?
Yes, this is not an anonymous submission. Please do include your name on the score and any other materials you send.
8) Do my score and parts need to be computer-engraved?
Score and parts should be neat and clear. It is possible to create a good set of parts by hand, and computer-engraving doesn't guarantee clarity. While well-planned computer-engraved materials are generally the best plan, our only requirement is to have materials that will be easy to rehearse and perform from.