EUGENE DIFFICULT MUSIC ENSEMBLE

ABOUT THE ENSEMBLES

Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble (EDME) performs and commissions underrepresented experimental works in order to open ears and minds. We work to expand the definition of what music can be and what music is capable of achieving, as well as who is capable of achieving it.

 

https://www.edmensemble.org/about

 

IMPULSE New Music Ensemble is a student run performance group based in Eugene, Oregon, USA that is committed to playing music by living composers as well as exploring different ways to interact with music in a performance setting.

 

https://www.instagram.com/impulse_ensemble/

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ELIGIBLE COMPOSERS 

Composers of all ages and nationalities may apply. Previously accepted composers are welcome to apply with a piece that has not been performed at any of EDME’s past New Music Festivals. Composers from historically underrepresented groups, including non-white, female-identifying, and LGBTQ+ individuals, are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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SCORE REQUIREMENTS

1. Composers may submit pieces to be reviewed by:

   • EDME

   • IMPULSE Ensemble

   • Both

2. Scores cannot mix instrumentation from IMPULSE and EDME

3. EDME can accept solo or chamber music compositions submitted for 1-14 performers with the following instrumentation:

   • Flute/piccolo (1 performer)

   • Bb clarinet/bass clarinet (1 performer)

   • Bassoon (1 performer)

   • Violin (2 performers)

   • Viola (1 performer)

   • Cello (2 performers)

   • Double Bass (2 performers)

   • Mezzo Soprano (1 performer)

   • Piano (1 performer)

     • Electronic keyboard or acoustic instrument

     • Extended technique is limited to what can be accessed from an upright piano

   • Percussion (1 performer - mallets and standard instruments)

   • Electronics

   • Found Objects

4. IMPULSE can accept solo or chamber music compositions submitted for 1-11 performers with the following instrumentation:

   • Flute (1 performer)

   • Bb Clarinet/Bass Clarinet (1 performer)

   • Bassoon (1 performer)

   • Violin (1 performer)

   • Double Bass/Electric Bass (1 performer)

   • Piano (2 performers)

   • Organ/Mandolin (1 performer)

   • Organ/Percussion (1 performer - no mallets)

   • Percussion (2 performers - mallets and standard instruments)

   • Electronics

   • Found Objects

5. Scores for both ensembles can include theatrical elements, physical movement, text-only instructions, graphic notation, improvisation, audience participation, video, projection, and lighting effects

6. Scores for EDME can include video-based/animated notation

7. Organ writing that requires mechanical stop action or partially opened stops are eligible

8. Works for two organs are ineligible

9. Composers may perform their own work or supply their own performer(s) if they wish

10. Tech riders are required for works with electronics

    • Max inputs: 4

    • Stereo output

    • Live processing or fixed tracks are accepted

    • Fixed media works are accepted

11. Maximum length is 15 minutes

 

Composers may submit TWO scores for selection. If more than two scores are submitted, all pieces submitted after the second one will be disqualified. There is a $10 fee for each submission. This fee is important to help EDME’s operations and continue our mission. If the fee causes financial hardship, it may be waived. Please email EDMEinfo@gmail.com to request to waive the fee.

 

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SUBMISSION PROCESS

1. Complete the online application here: https://forms.gle/UBCbAijsh4eLdwKD9

2. Pay the $10 submission fee through the link below or alternatively request a waiver.

 

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=S9N4C79Q2QTLG

 

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AGREEMENT

The composer grants EDME the right to audio and video record the live performance of their piece to use for marketing purposes, including distribution to our patrons and publication through E-news, social media, and our website. 

 

The applicant guarantees that the submitted materials are their original work and sole property, and that the applicant has obtained all licenses necessary to comply with their obligations. If a piece includes a text not in the public domain, the composer warrants they have secured the permissions to reproduce and perform the text used. 

 

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TIMELINE

March 15 – Submissions Open

June 15 – Submissions Close

July 15 – Notification

October 4-6 – EDME New Music Festival

 

We aim to meet the above timeline, but please allow some flexibility. In case of excessive submissions, we reserve the right to delay notification as late as August 1.

 

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QUESTIONS

Please email EDMEinfo@gmail.com with any questions.