August 2, 201411 yr Composing an effective melody is not an easy thing to do. Even for the best writing a melody can be a daunting task. But I believe it's an important skill for any composer to have, so this is the challenge; -Compose a piece for piano with a beautiful melody. It could be a waltz, prelude, nocturne, etc.... I just want the most lovely melody your muse can come up with. -It can be in any harmonic language (Baroque, Romantic, Modern...) -The piece can't already have a live recording, I want to be the first to record it :thumbsup: . -Piece length cannot exceed 6 minutes. -Due date October 1st. The winner of the competition will have their work recorded by me (and I'm currently searching to upgrade my recording setup) -Last rule, have fun! :cool:
August 2, 201411 yr I believe melodies to be one of my few strenghts as a composer, so this suits me pretty well. :toothygrin:
August 2, 201411 yr This sounds interesting! Count me in. Writing the melody is what I love the most about composing
August 9, 201411 yr Ah Ah, I think I will win. I have this awesome melody. I am in! Gonna beat all you guys!
August 11, 201411 yr I think I'll give this one a shot. Edit: Okay, here's my submission. http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6768/nocturne-for-bailey-fall-piano-contest-entry/ Edited August 11, 201411 yr by MuseScience
August 13, 201411 yr What about a minimum length for the piece? Might it be around 1 minute long or less? Edit: I assume there is no minimum length. So here's my entry: http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6779/nocturne-no-1/ Edited August 13, 201411 yr by luderart
August 14, 201411 yr Okay, so I think we should cover something that hasn't been mentioned yet. Who is going to judge this competition? Will it be Sonataform by himself, or are you (Sonataform) going to assign a panel of judges like some of the previous competitions? And so far the competitors are: 1). ChristianPerrotta 2). Austenite 3). DanJTitchener 4). Thatguy v2.0 5). Mozartito 6). Mozartinspiration 7). MuseScience 8). bkho 9). luderart Just trying to help this get a little bit more organized. :)
August 14, 201411 yr Author @Luderart: No minimum time limit, you're good. @MuseScience: Thanks for making the list of those competing. I'll remain the sole judge in my competitions though and for a few reasons: 1. I like to choose a piece I feel I can interpret as a pianist. 2. Though I like a good challenge I don't want to be stuck with a piece that's impossible to play. 3. Ultimately the whole competition simply runs smoother. 4. I could think of more reasons but those are basically the most important ones :thumbsup: Overall I strive to be a fair judge. I'm just as likely to pick a piece that's super "modern" as I am super "conservative". Those labels mean nothing to me, I simply judge every piece on it's own merits. My mantra has always been, "Good music is simply the result of inspiration and hard work." Edited August 14, 201411 yr by Sonataform
August 14, 201411 yr Overall I strive to be a fair judge. I'm just as likely to pick a piece that's super "modern" as I am super "conservative". Those labels mean nothing to me, I simply judge every piece on it's own merits. My mantra has always been, "Good music is simply the result of inspiration and hard work." *Applause!
August 14, 201411 yr @Luderart: No minimum time limit, you're good. @MuseScience: Thanks for making the list of those competing. I'll remain the sole judge in my competitions though and for a few reasons: 1. I like to choose a piece I feel I can interpret as a pianist. 2. Though I like a good challenge I don't want to be stuck with a piece that's impossible to play. 3. Ultimately the whole competition simply runs smoother. 4. I could think of more reasons but those are basically the most important ones :thumbsup: Overall I strive to be a fair judge. I'm just as likely to pick a piece that's super "modern" as I am super "conservative". Those labels mean nothing to me, I simply judge every piece on it's own merits. My mantra has always been, "Good music is simply the result of inspiration and hard work." Haha sounds great!
September 14, 201411 yr http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6875/prelude-fine-estate/ Done. Now don't always expect a good recording from me, expect good music. I hope you like it Sonataform.
September 14, 201411 yr i'm a bit late to the party. but i'll join. i have something half finished that's perfect for this.
September 15, 201411 yr I might be able to get something finished. If there aren't too many competitors already?
September 15, 201411 yr Here's my humble entry to this competition: http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6876/Prelude%20in%20D
September 16, 201411 yr Here is my entry. I hope you will enjoy it, especially Sonataform! http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6879/Summer%20pleasure
September 16, 201411 yr Can we all agree now that the deadline is the day after whenever I submit mine? :P
September 16, 201411 yr Can we all agree now that the deadline is the day after whenever I submit mine? :P Either that or Oct. 1st, whatever falls later.
September 17, 201411 yr I'd like to join as well, despite perhaps being a bit late to the initial rush.
September 17, 201411 yr I wanna participate please keep the deadline in October as i have seen it two days ago and started working on it ...
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