general call for works

Composers are asked to submit up to two works, for chamber ensemble (any combination of instruments up to a maximum of fl, ob, cl, bsn, hn, tpt, tbn, perc, pno, strings - 1.1.1.1.1). The scores needn't be for the full combinations, so we welcome any submissions from solo through to the full lineup. From the submissions we will choose suitable works to be played in the following season's concerts. At our innaugural concert we performed Elegy by Andrew Thomas and at the Colin Matthews 60th birthday tribute concert we performed a piece by Gareth Churchill, Poetic Metres. Most recently Phillip Drew's Two Ritual Dances was performed.

We are looking for scores, of a high quality which could fit with our adventurous programmes. Compositions may have been played before, though preferably not published. The call for works is open to composers of any age or nationality and there will be no bias towards British composers, or composers based in the London area.

At present we are particulalry interested in receiving works for solo instruments although any combination of instruments is welcome. If you are unsure about a particular submission please do feel free to get in touch.

We will be keeping every score that is submitted in order to compile a 'library' of contemporary scores. From this we will choose repertoire for not only this season's concerts, but for future seasons and any other engagements that we may undertake.

Composers should submit two copies of each score. There is a £7.50 handling charge with each submission (this covering both pieces should two be submitted). This is to cover costs associated with score selection, cataloging and storage.

You can use either paypal to pay for the cost of submitting works (all submissions sent from countries outside of the UK should pay in advance through paypal) or you can include a sterling cheque made payable to The London Contemporary Music Group with the submission.

Please send scores (with a short CV and biography) to:
LCMG Submissions
3 Lim Court
Elm Street Lane,
Cardiff,
CF24 3QQ

There is currently no closing date for submissions.