Competition Guidelines

THIS COMPETITION IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED.
LAMC-Nov. 2003

The MAVESA Cultural Project and the Latin American Music Center at Indiana University announce the rules for the Second International Guitar Composition Competition RODRIGO RIERA 1997.

1. The Competition is open to composers of any age and nationality.
2. The Competition will accept works written for one, two or three guitars.
3. The competing works should have a minimum duration of eight minutes and a maximum of fifteen.
4. The score must be prepared according to the following recommendations:

   a. Notation and calligraphy must match accepted professional standards, and must include all necessary instructions for performance. Works with deficient calligraphy will be eliminated. The score must be copied with computer soft-ware or by hand with equivalent quality.

   b. Metronome and/or chronometer indications are required. The total duration of the work must be specified in the front page. Fingerings are optional, but recommended.

   c. Although it is not a mandatory requirement, it is recommended that a live recording or a MIDI sampled model be included.

5. The compositions must be identified with a pseudonym.
6. An envelope identified with the same pseudonym should be attached to the score. In it the composer must include a sheet with his or her name, personal address including fax and e-mail data if available, a publicity photo, a biographical note, and copy of document proving the participants' identity (such as a passport or drivers license).
7. The deadline for reception of scores is March 15, 1997. Composers are encouraged to take all precautions to secure the timely arrival of their materials.
8. Three copies of the competing works must be sent to:

   Latin American Music Center
   ATT: Rodrigo Riera Competition
   Indiana University School of Music
   Bloomington, IN 47405-2200
   USA

9. The registration fee of $20 must be included with the rest of the materials, and must be paid with a check or money order drawn from a United States bank.
10. All works will be donated to the MAVESA Library at the Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas and to the Latin American Music Center at Indiana University.
11. The jury will award one indivisible prize of US $10,000.
12. The jury will also award three Honorary Mentions to the three finalists.
13. The winning composition and the three finalists cannot compete in the following editions of this competition.
14. The winning composition will be programmed as a required work in the next Alirio Diaz International Guitar Performance Competition of 1998.
15. The composition and the decisions of the Jury will follow the following regulations:

    a. The Jury will be integrated by three distinguished composers with recognized experience in the composition of works for guitar.

    b. The Jury will pronounce a reasoned veredict.

    c. The Jury will meet during the last week of March in 1997, to select the four finalist compositions. These pieces will be performed in concert during the Festival Internacional de Agosto 1997.

    d. The Jury will announce its veredict on August 2, 1997 during the closing ceremonies of the Festival Internacional de Agosto.

    
    
    For more information please contact:

    Latin American Music Center
    

    Indiana University School of Music
    

    Bloomington, IN 47405
    
    

    phone: (812) 855 2991
    

    email: lamc@indiana.edu

    
    
    

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