SYMPHONY IN C
(formerly Haddonfield Symphony)
YOUNG COMPOSERS’ COMPETITION 2011-2012

Rossen Milanov, Music Director
Daniel Dorff, Composer-in-Residence
Krishna Thiagarajan, President
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PRIZE INCLUDES:

• Performance of the winning work by Symphony in C, conducted by
Maestro Rossen Milanov, on May 5, 2012.
• Professional archival recording of the performance.
• Round-trip domestic airfare to attend rehearsals and concert.
• Winning work to be considered by Theodore Presser Company for
inclusion in its rental library.
• Concert later broadcast on WRTI-FM and wrti.com

RULES AND ELIGIBILITY:

• Only composers born after May 5, 1982 may apply.
• Works with a performance history are eligible.
• Instrumentation may not exceed 2-2-2-2 woodwinds (incl. standard
doublings), 4-2-3-1 brass, Timpani, 2 Percussionists, and Strings.
Please note this maximum instrumentation is smaller than previous
years. Works with soloists are not eligible. Frequently asked
questions about instrumentation details are answered at
www.danieldorff.com/youngcomp-faq.htm
• Only US citizens, permanent residents, and current foreign students
at American schools may apply.
• Duration should be between 8 and 15 minutes.
• The winning composer must provide 2 full scores and a full set of
parts, with a sufficient string count.
• The winning composer may be asked to participate in educational
outreach programs during the week of rehearsals.
• Scores must be of a legibility suitable for efficient rehearsal and
performance. Parts must be carefully proofread, and of a legibility
suitable for efficient rehearsal and performance, with good page
turns, and ample rehearsal numbers and cues. We recommend that all
entrants consult our guidelines for preparing score and parts. You can
click here to download a copy in pdf format.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Send all materials to Symphony in C Young Composers’ Competition, 1
Market St., Suite 1C, Camden, NJ 08102. Packages must be postmarked by
February 1, 2012.
• Submit 2 copies of the full score and 1 copy of a sample
instrumental part. Only one work may be submitted by each composer.
• A stamped, addressed return envelope with sufficient size and
postage must be enclosed for return of all materials. Submissions sent
without a return envelope will not be considered.
• Two copies of a recorded performance or reading session, or a piano
or midi demo tape are preferred, but are not required. Recordings
must be sent as an Audio CD.
***Each application must include a completed entry form - click here
to download the entry form***
• Supplementary bio materials may be enclosed but are not required.
• Previous winners are not eligible.
• Any questions about the application process should be directed to
Daniel Dorff, Composer-in-Residence, at 610-306-9480, or
competition@danieldorff.com - Please do not direct general inquiries
to the orchestra’s office. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions
page.

Past Winners:
2010-11: Michael Gilbertson - Wingspan
2009-10: Andrew McPherson - Interstate Holiday
2008-09: Clint Needham - Radiant Nation
2007-08: Zhou Tian - The Palace of Nine Perfections
2006-07: Takuma Itoh - Concerto for Orchestra
2005-06: Michael Djupstrom - Prelude to a Forgotten Opera
2004-05: Martin Kennedy - Oranges
2003-04: John Kaefer - Mosaic
2002-03: Anthony Cheung - Serendipitous Scenes
2001-02: David Laganella - Lamentoso
2000-01: Dan Coleman - The Voice of the Rain
1999-2000: Carter Pann - Slalom
1998-99: Paul Yeon Lee - Silhouette
1997-98: Amy Scurria - Beyond All Walking
1996-97: Michael Karmon - And the Rhythm Is Just a Little Bit Off...