Choral composition competition

As part of its annual choral meeting, the Fédération Suisse Europa Cantat (FSEC), in collaboration with the Zürcher Singakademie, is organizing a choral composition competition designed to complement a workshop and concert program with polychoral music around Schütz and Gabrieli. The winning pieces will be studied from January 22 to 24, 2016 in Zurich, and premiered at the final concert on Sunday.

Works submitted must be intended for polychoral formation; a cappella or with trombone quartet, with sacred or secular text, maximum duration: 4 minutes, all styles admitted.

The following prizes will be awarded: 1st prize 3000 francs, 2nd prize 2000 francs, 3rd prize 1000 francs.
Deadline for entries: August 31, 2015

Rules and registration form: www.europa-cantat.ch