Composers Competition
DEADLINE
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The length of submitted compositions should be between 5 and 8 minutes. (Updated: Sep 26th)
Only one work per composer can be submitted.
Entries must be either an original work or an arrangement/readaptation of the composer’s own work.
Compositions must be for SATB choir (choir consists of 24 singers, maximum subdivisions: 12) and saxophone quartet SATBar.
Live electronics or other instruments are not permissible.
Thematic Approach The composition must be inspired by one or more pictures, which you can find here. Read more in the FAQ.
Deadline Entries for the Composition Competition must be received no later than December 21st, 2024, at 09:00 CET.
Submissions Please send your composition as a full (transposed) score in PDF format to audi-art-experience@audi.de. Choir-only scores and transposed parts for the saxophone quartet are optional and will be requested from the winning participants.
Only digital scores can be submitted. Submitting a MIDI recording of your piece is helpful. Please note that digital scores and parts should not contain the composer’s name, as the scores will be judged anonymously by the jury. (Updated: Aug 26th)
PRIZES
The jury will select three compositions as winners. All three compositions will be performed by Ensemble LauschWerk and the Arcis Saxophon Quartett at the Audi Sommerkonzerte Ingolstadt 2025 and will receive further performances.
The first prize will be awarded 5000 EUR. The second prize will be awarded 3000 EUR. The third prize will consist of a performance.
1st prize
5000 Euro
2nd prize
3000 Euro
3rd prize
Performance
THEME
We aim to provide composers with the utmost creative freedom while simultaneously offering inspiration and ensuring a cohesive theme for the performance evening.
To achieve this, we have developed a unique concept where compositions must be inspired by one or more of the provided images.
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- Glowing Mushrooms
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- Sagrada Familia
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- Eyes
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- Thunder and Lightning
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- Fireworks
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- Reflections
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- Fireflies
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- Shadows
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- Las Vegas
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- Broadway
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- Sun Storm
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- FestivalOfLights
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- Laser Lights
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- Polar Lights
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- Stadium
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- Solar Eclipse
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- Bonfire
JURY
The jury consists of five internationally renowned experts in their fields and will be announced shortly.
Professor at HMTM Munich and choir conductor
Artistic Director of Audi Sommerkonzerte
managing director and soprano saxophone of Arcis Saxophon Quartett
FAQ
No, once submitted, no changes to the composition are allowed.
Any composer, regardless of age and nationality, can participate.
No, each composer is allowed to submit only one work.
No, only digital scores will be accepted.
The winning pieces will be premiered during the Audi Sommerkonzerte Ingolstadt on June 21st, 2025.
The submitted scores and parts must not contain the composers‘ names. The jury will judge the compositions anonymously.
The winners will be announced in time for the Audi Sommerkonzerte 2025.
The PDF files should be in a readable quality and size, ideally in DIN A4 format.
There is no specific size limit, but try to keep the file size under 10 MB.
Unfortunately, the jury cannot provide individual feedback due to time constraints.
The copyright remains with the composers. However, composers grant the right for the works to be performed and recorded as part of the Audi Sommerkonzerte 2025.
Yes, composers retain the performance rights and can have their works performed freely after the competition.
It is planned and in our interest to record the premieres. However, this cannot be guaranteed at this time. Details will be announced later.
The jury will evaluate based on artistic originality, technical quality of the composition, and creative implementation of the given theme.
This is primarily a competition for classical music in the sense of art music. However, genre boundaries can be fluid.
No, all submissions must be digitally created and submitted in PDF format.
No, participation in the competition is free.
The pictures are only meant as a source of inspiration. Direct use of the pictures in the score is not intended.
Yes, the performances are part of the Audi Sommerkonzerte and are therefore publicly accessible.
No, there is no age limit for participation in the competition.
The winners will be notified by email and announced on the official website of the Audi Sommerkonzerte.
No, there are no specific requirements for the participants‘ education or qualifications.
Yes. Please ensure that the links are publicly accessible until March 1st, 2025.
The evaluation process is expected to take several weeks, and the winners will be announced in time for the Audi Sommerkonzerte.
Yes, as long as the work is unpublished and meets the competition rules, you can submit it.
Yes, composers are free to choose any text for the choir’s part. We encourage creativity and originality, allowing composers to select texts that best suit their artistic vision and the theme of their composition.