Commission Competition

Christmas Carol Commission Competition
The application process for 2011 is now CLOSED. The winner will be announced shortly.

Questions may be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Commissions submitted electronically will not be accepted; all pieces must be submitted via USPS and received by October 1, 2011. Submitted materials will not be returned.

Composers 35 years or younger (As of October 1, 2011) who are United States citizens or legal residents may submit one composition via mail with a $25 entry fee to the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir by October 1, 2011:

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir | Christmas Carol Competition | 4600 Sunset Avenue | Indianapolis, IN 46208

The winner will be notified by October 11, 2011, and the selected composition will be performed by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at its annual Festival of Carols performances in Indianapolis, December 3-4, 2011. A cash prize of $1,000, travel and lodging for the World premiere will be awarded to the winning composer.

The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Christmas Carol Commission Competition is hosted annually and expands the breadth of the choral repertory while encouraging tomorrow's composers (35 years of age or younger as of October 1, 2011). The winning competition must be original, unpublished, have not been publicly performed, written for SATB, mixed adult choir. The text and language are at the discretion of the composer, and should be suitable for a Christmas/holiday performance.

Meet the 2010 winner, Daniel J. Knaggs: Commission Q & A

Recent Commissions Include:

"Lullaby Carol"
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2009
Composer: Molly Ijames

Molly Ijames' setting of S. Baring-Gould's text unfolds in simple vocal gold throughout the composition. The lullaby setting provides a unique perspective with allusions to the future of Jesus Christ's life and glory.

SATB choir, Soprano soloist
Piano accompaniment
Publisher: Beckenhorst Press

"Mary with Jesus"
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2005
Composer: Dr. Frank Burch Brown

"Mary with Jesus" is a beautiful and introspective portrayal of an ancient Muslim text revealing the innermost thoughts of Mary regarding her unborn child, Jesus. This work innovatively unites the traditions of Islam and Christianity.

SATB choir, Mezzo-soprano soloist
Cello, flute, piano.
Unpublished

"There is God "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2005
Composer: James Quitman Mulholland

With text adapted from the Latin "Ubi Caritas" of the Mandatum on Maundy Thursday in the Christian tradition, this piece was written to honor Mary Jo Moss, longtime singer and board member of the Symphonic Choir. James Quitman Mulholland is on the faculty of Butler University (Indianapolis) where the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is in residence.

SATB choir
Piano
Publisher: Colla Voce Music, Incorporated

"From East to West "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2003
Composer: Dan Locklair

Written to honor Indianapolis Symphonic Choir accompanist Charles Manning on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with the organization, "From East to West" features text from Liturgia Horarum by fifth century Christian poet Coelius Sedulius. Through appropriate use of dance-like mixed meter and a contrasting homophonic hymn-like section, this work impresses audiences and highlights an advanced accompanist.

SATB choir
Organ (optional brass quintet available)
Publisher: Subito Music Corporation

"Transcendental Sonnets "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2002
Composer: Eric Gann

Composer Eric Gann expresses a particular fondness with Transcendentalism through his setting of texts by Jones Very. This multi-movement work for chorus, orchestra and tenor and soprano soloists is approximately 40 minutes in length.

SATB choir, Soprano soloist, Tenor soloist
Orchestra
Unpublished

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