Appenzell AR announces composition competition
The Office for Culture of Appenzell Ausserrhoden is focusing on promoting music and is inviting musicians of all styles to take part in the competition for compositions and songwriting for the first time.
With the competition for compositions and songwriting, the canton is pursuing the goal of promoting music as set out in its cultural concept, according to a press release. In addition to cultivating the tried and tested, experiments are also to be made possible and artistic musical talents specifically promoted.
We are looking for ideas for compositions and arrangements that expand the repertoire of music formations and bands. According to the canton, the composer should define the style and for which ensemble or instrumentation the composition is to be written. Musicians in the styles of classical music, new music, folk music, jazz, rock, pop, electronica and so on are invited to enter.
Composers are invited to submit their applications to the Office of Culture by August 31, 2019. The submissions will be assessed by a panel of experts. From the applications received by the end of November 2019, they will select the projects that are to be realized and performed by spring 2020.
A total of CHF 30,000 is available for the realization. A maximum amount of CHF 12,000 will be awarded per composition. The amount of the grant will be adjusted to the time required for the composition. Detailed information on the procedure and conditions can be found on the canton's website: www.ar.ch/kompositionswettbewerb.
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