Entries for the Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2012 must be received by January 31, 2012. Composers of any nationality who are born after September 9, 1981 may enter their works. Works may already have been performed, but they must have been composed no more than three (3) years ago. An international selection committee consisting of Martijn Padding (NL), Annie Gosfield (USA), and Christopher Butterfield (CAN) will select the works that will compete for the Gaudeamus Prize. After the performance of the selected compositions during the International Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2012, which takes place from 2 to 9 September, the selection committee will award this prize. The Gaudeamus Prize consists of € 4,550 as a commission for a new composition that will be premiered during the Gaudeamus Muziekweek the following year, 2013. Works can be entered into the following categories with a maximum of 1 work per category and 2 works in total:
In theory, everything is possible in this category, within the limits of solo instruments to ensembles consisting of maximally 16 instruments; with or without electronics, video, etc.; written for specific performers or for any musician /ensemble. Also choir compositions with a maximum of voices: 2 sopranos, 2 mezzo-sopranos, 2 altos, 2 tenors, 2 basses.
Electronic music meaning tape compositions, music for instruments and electronics, music for live controlled electronic music, or sound installations. For this category add an audio or video file and no computer programs.
All entries must contain:
The registration fee for the Gaudeamus Prize 2012 is 35 euros. This can only be paid through Paypal (www.paypal.com). Payments can be sent to our email address (gaudeamusprize2012@muziekweek.nl). Please remember to clearly state your name and the title of the composition you are paying for. Entries without the accompanying payment will be excluded from the selection process.