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Compose yourself! Re-defining the Typical Composition Contest
MPLS (imPulse) is pleased to announce the winners of our Compose Yourself! competition sponsored by New Music USA! In the 2016-2018 seasons, three compositions were selected for performance in upcoming concert cycles; chosen composers received a $1000 award.

Concert Cycles and Winners

Gardens Are Prolific
Winner: Michael Atwood - The Gardener
Premiere Date -May 11 & 11, 2018

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Winner: Scott Senko - Un Mundo Bello
Premiere Date -July 28, 2017

imPulse Happy Hour: Tales from the Deep
Winner: Ian Cook - Out of the River of Tuoni
Premiere Dates - February 3 & 4, 2017


Competition Requirements and Rules:
Our vision as an ensemble seeks to redefine the typical choral experience in a changing world. We encourage composers to embrace this vision and use the competition as an opportunity to challenge his/her compositional voice.
  • Composers must currently live or have lived in Minnesota
  • Scores must be approximately 3 - 5 minutes in length
  • SATB (opt. div), a cappella (opt percussion and/or obbligato instrument, if desired)
  • Submissions must evoke the subject matter of the chosen concert cycle (see options and deadlines in the Concert Cycles section)
  • Any text used must be public domain or, in the case of copyright, come with proof of permission for use.
  • Composers may submit scores for one or more concert cycle.
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  • Home
  • About
    • What is MPLS (imPulse)?
    • Meet Our Team
    • Past Repertoire
    • Join Our Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • Tickets + Events
    • imPulse Happy Hour: The Glory of Beer >
      • Tickets
    • Ben Frost: Cold Air Rises
    • Celebrating New Music
  • Support
  • Songbook Project
    • Commissioned Composers
  • Call For Scores