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Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the U.S.
National Conference
St. Cloud State University
April 8 - 10, 2010

Call for Works

DEADLINE for submissions: October 15, 2009 (postmark)
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Eligibility

Any current SEAMUS member, any U.S. citizen, or anyone legally residing in the U.S. may submit works to the conference. Student submissions are strongly encouraged.

Submissions

Composers and sound artists may submit up to two original works from the broad spectrum of electronic music. This includes electroacoustic works, works that combine sound and media, and sound installations. Regardless of the media or style utilized by the respective artist, utmost consideration is given to the entry’s musical qualities and sound artistry.

All submissions will be adjudicated without regard to duration, however, works whose durations exceed 10 minutes will be programmed given available space in the conference schedule.

Authors on the subject of electroacoustic music may submit an abstract or complete article for presentation. Proposals for panel discussions should include a list of participants.

Adjudication of submissions will be anonymous and those selected for inclusion must attend the conference.

Student submissions are automatically submitted to the ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Composer Commissioning Program.

Performance Venues

The SEAMUS 2010 National Conference at St. Cloud State University will have two primary performance venues, Ruth Gant Hall, a 175 seat recital hall devoted to audio and video works with stereo electroacoustic playback, and Ritsche Auditorium, a 600 seat concert hall with an 8-channel diffusion system. There will be additional locations for installations, non-traditional concert and non-concert works.

Featured Ensembles and Performers

The SEAMUS 2010 National Conference will feature three ensembles: St. Cloud State University ensemble-in-residence Trio Lorca, Minneapolis-based percussion duo Janus Percussion [januspercussion.com], and St. Paul-based new music ensemble Zeitgeist (zeitgeistnewmusic.org). Trio Lorca features soprano Catherine Verrilli, flutist Melissa Krause, and percussionist Terry Vermillion. Janus Percussion features percussionists Erik Barsness and Brian Duffy. Zeitgeist features percussionists Heather Barringer and Patti Cudd, woodwind artist Pat O’Keefe, and pianist Shannon Wettstein.

SCSU faculty performers will consider works for trombone, violin, viola, double bass, and percussion ensemble. Works involving live electronics will be considered by the SCSU Electroacoustic Arts Ensemble.

Works for which performers are not available will be presented if the composer provides the necessary performers. Performers will not be charged a conference registration fee.