Currently accepting submissions!
Open to young women ages 12-18 (as of January 1st 2021), regardless of country. Students of color are especially encouraged to apply. This call is open to all female-identified and non-binary students. We look forward to reviewing your submission!
We are currently celebrating our 20th anniversary! The Musical Offering is a musical home for beginners to bloom and for more experienced musicians to explore their craft. We are proud of our process-oriented teaching philosophy, professional and friendly faculty, investments in local schools, and partnerships with arts organizations equally committed to making music more accessible for all.
Submissions due by 5pm central time on July 30th, 2021.
Level 1 (Ages 12-14)
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1st Prize - $350
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2nd Prize - $250
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3rd Prize - $150
Level 2 (Ages 15-18)
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1st Prize - $450
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2nd Prize - $350
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3rd Prize - $250
Level 1
Single movement for piano trio (violin, cello and piano)
Duration: Up to 5’00”
Additional Instrumentation: Electronic sounds (computer generated or synthesized) and/or fixed media (pre-recorded sounds or tape, no video) are allowed.
Level 2
Single movement for piano trio (violin, cello and piano)
Duration: Up to 8’00”
Additional Instrumentation: Electronic sounds (computer generated or synthesized) and/or fixed media (pre-recorded sounds or tape, no video) are allowed.
Submissions should be in a PDF format with attached sound file or link (streaming sites such as Soundcloud or Youtube are also acceptable) and should be emailed to Rick Ferguson at rickfergusonmo@gmail.com by the due date. Midi files are also acceptable. No handwritten or mailed hard copies will be accepted. Winning submissions will be selected in August 2021 and performed in concert as part of the Musical Offering's Music on Madison series in the Fall of 2021. Winners will receive video recordings of their music.The submission fee is $15, payable via the Musical Offering's PayPal.
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