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.
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.
