Choral Competition [DEADLINE PASSED!] View Submissions Thread

And before anyone asks...

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 2006.

Anyone have major issues with that? But even if you do, I'm sure this is enough time for most people to write their piece, so I'm not considering moving it any further back at this point.

So Nov. 1st it is. So get composing, and good luck!!

Such a late submission date. Easy for me to say... I'm not submitting a piece. I would like to remind anyone submitting a piece to be cautious of range suitability and tessatura (where the voice sits, or flexibility of the line). Obviously a soloist is expected to have more flexibility than 4th Chair 2nd Alto in a chorus. Please, also see the Judges planning thread for more ideas of what we, the judges, are looking for in your pieces.

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Letehn, your command of English continues to astound me...not only proper English, but colloquialisms based on regional accents (such as purdy) and slang. All that, and you're a flibbertigibbet besides!

Anyway...

I've decided to withdraw my competition entry. Based on the overall climate and some comments I've seen here, I'm not sure that what I'd write would be particularly well received and/or judged...and what am I trying to prove, anyway?

I'm still really excited about this. I've never thought choral music was very well represented here, and it looks like that may change. Thanks to all the judges for offering their time, and to Nick for arranging this so capably.

Aww no, J Lee!!

Oh well. Thanks for the compliments.

And, would you consider becoming a judge for the competition instead? We could definitely use your experience as a singer and composer!

I'll consider it.

I only hesitate because I don't have acres of time lately.

I also find that I'm not as objective a listener as I thought. While I'm open to all classes and styles of music, I'm aware of a judgmental streak in me toward music that doesn't "hit me in the right place," or doesn't evidence a similar approach or sensibility to my own. I also have trouble putting myself into the shoes of people who don't yet possess a great deal of skill or experience. I often have no idea what to say in these instances.

These are among the reasons I've pulled back on my review of the works posted here; better to be silent, I figure. Further, if I'm not going to participate in that capacity, I don't feel I have much business participating in any other capacity either, so I've pulled way back on everything.

Anyway, this isn't about me...I just didn't want people to wonder why I didn't bother to submit something when I said I would.

Wow ! That's nice, I haven't read here yet. Are you missing composers or judges !?

We could always use judges, if you are able. But you cannot become a competitor in this competition I'm afraid.

Sorry to hear that, J Lee. I understand exactly what you're saying, but sometimes I counter that idea with the idea that everyone is here to learn anyway, and it's not like we're professionals looking for someone to pick our pieces apart note for note. It's more laid back, and about overall general terms for the most part. But if you feel you are not suited to judge, then by all means, it's up to you!

I'd be glad to judge then In november my rush sould be finished, so that's good for me !

so, if the deadline is nov 1st... can i be consider to compete?