New Work in Just Intonation: Call For Proposals
Proposal for a new work in Just Intonation for String Quartet
The Del Sol String Quartet has worked extensively with composers whose works explore tuning outside of equal temperament. We believe there is an under-explored world of tonality and expression outside the world of 12 tones within an octave. Composers like Ben Johnston, Terry Riley, Michael Harrison, Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, and Theresa Wong have inspired us - we strongly believe we need more music that taps into this world.
Please see guidelines below. Open to composers of all ages!
Early Submission: July 1, 2021, 11:59PM PST ($10 Submission Fee*)
Deadline for Submission: August 1, 2021, 11:59PM PST ($20 Submission Fee*)
Please submit the following form for your proposal for a new work in just intonation for string quartet.
Timeline:
Early submission deadline July 1, 2021 at 11:59PM PST.
Submission deadline of August 1, 2021 at 11:59PM PST.
The winner will be selected by September 1, 2021.
Winning proposal piece us due to the quartet by January 1st, 2022.
Premiere: Pacific Pythagorean Music Festival, Spring 2022.
You will be asked to submit:
-a short bio (250 words)
-two work samples (work samples do not have to be in just intonation)
-why you want to write for this project (250 words)
-brief project proposal (100 words)
The selected commission will have:
-a premiere on the third annual Pacific Pythagorean Music Festival in San Francisco in Spring of 2022 (Dates TBA)
-workshop sessions with Del Sol Quartet leading to the premiere
-cash prize of $1000.
*Submission fee of $10 by July 1; $20 by August 1. OR, send us a screenshot of you sharing this competition on a social media platform of your choice (and feel free to tag us @delsolquartet) and your fee will be waived!
Need to pay your submission fee? Do it HERE