Elland’s Composer Competition
Elland Silver Band is marking its 175th anniversary by launching a Composer Competition. The competition seeks entrant to write new music for the three bands. Scores will be assessed by renowned composers Liz Lane and Dr Philip Wilby as well as Elland Band’s Musical Director, Brett Baker.
Composers are invited to write original works that can be used as a concert opener or march (time limit 5 minutes), a solo work (5 minutes) or concert finale (6 minutes). There will be three categories:
Section 1: For Elland Silver Youth Band (Third Section standard)
Section 2: For Elland Silver Band (First/Championship Section)
Section 3: For Elland Silver Community Band (Ungraded/Training Band)
Works should be scored for 8 parts: Eb Soprano / 1st Cornet, 2nd Cornet, Solo Horn / 1st Horn, 1st Euphonium / Baritone & Trombone, 2nd Baritone & Trombone, Eb & BBb Bass and Percussion. Prizes include the publication of the score by Kirklees Music. There are no restrictions on composer's age or country, but each entry must comprise of a pdf copy of the score, set of band parts, and a cover letter stating the category to be emailed to esbcomposerscontest@outlook.com
Performances of the winning and runner-up compositions in each section will also be made by Elland Silver Band, Youth Band and Community Bands and or soloists. Submissions must be made by November 1st 2024, with the results announced on January 3rd 2025.
Further details can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/ellandsilverband including how to pay the £10 entry fee.
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