BNME CALLS FOR WORK OF YOUNG COMPOSERS

The Beijing New Music Ensemble seeks works by composers between ages 14-30 currently living or studying in the Beijing area for a public performance at the leading art center of the 798 Art District, the Ullens Center for Contemporary Arts. The performance will occur in December 2009.

Selected works will receive, for no cost to the composer, rehearsals and a public performance by members of the Beijing New Music Ensemble. The composer will be invited to participate in rehearsals, performance, and a post-concert reception, and will receive an archival audio copy of his or her work.

Scores submitted may be computer-engraved or handwritten, but should be reasonably legible and bound as a booklet (no loose sheets). If a score is selected for performance, appropriate parts will need to be provided by the composer.

Please submit the following materials to the address below postmarked BEFORE JUNE 8:

1. One or more scores for any TWO or more of the following instruments: cl, vln, vla, vlc, pno, pipa, guzheng

2. Program notes and performance instructions for the piece (if applicable)

3. A biography of any length in Chinese

4．One photocopy of ID, for non-Chinese composers please include one photocopy of Beijing residency permit and the passport

Mailing address for the score:

Beijing New Music Ensemble (attn: Ms. Shu-Chun LAI, executive director)

Apt. 604, Unit 1, 20 Chaoyangmen Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China 100005