Call for Choral Performance
2008 NCCO Conference,
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
October 30 - November 1st, 2008
Choirs will be considered for performances in the categories described below. Performance length will be a maximum of 25 minutes, except for extended works. The strength of the application (quality of recorded performance and proposed program) will be the primary consideration for acceptance.
The committee is looking for proposed programs which consist of existing standards of choral literature, plus lesser-known works. Applicants are encouraged to be creative in their programming and to focus on more than just the most modern compositions. Suggested performance categories might include:
- 1. historical periods – music from a specific period such as 18th century
- 2. thematic
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- music by a single composer
- music representing a specific country, region, language
- music set to texts by a specific poet
- music set to texts representing a particular topic
- 3. extended work – the performance of a complete or abridged extended choral or choral/orchestral work
- 4. free – programs representing a variety of styles, languages, periods
Items to be submitted:
- A compact disc recording consisting of four selections, including two selections from the current academic year and two from the previous year. Recordings must be from live, concert performances. You must apply for specific types of performances (see categories above), and the repertoire on your recording must include at least one example of music from the categories for which you wish to be considered (i.e., include a work from the 18th Century if you wish is to be considered for a performance in that category).
- The completed performance application form, which is consists of a list of submitted recordings and a proposed program in the category of your first choice, including titles, composers and total duration. Conference performances must feature the same music that is proposed on this application. Any changes require the approval of NCCO.
- An application fee of $25.00 (check made out to National Collegiate Choral Organization).