1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Audio Inversions is a new music concert series based in Austin, Texas. The competition will take place in conjunction with our second full concert season. Audio Inversions is dedicated to entertaining and engaging our audiences with great performances of the very best of the music of our time. We strive to make our programs exciting, interesting, and above all, eclectic. Our mission is to bring a wide variety of composers and influences to downtown Austin. The goal of the competition is to continue promoting the most outstanding musical works and composers, with the added hope of engendering a love of contemporary music in a new audience. One of our main objectives has been to seek out lesser known and underplayed composers and their compositions, regardless of the styles they represent, and it is our hope that this competition will aid us in our search.

Audio Inversions performs all of their concerts at the Austin Museum of Art Downtown.

2. THE COMPOSITION

Participants may submit as many as three (3) original instrumental works composed in any style. Audio Inversions is looking for the following types of compositions:

• Compositions for solo or instrumental ensemble ranging from a single instrument to a maximum of 10 (although, larger ensembles may be considered). The composition may be of any length and for any instrumentation (within reason).
• In the case of a work for instrument or voice solo, the composer may be asked to supply the soloist.
• Use of tape and live electronics may be considered. Please send very clear instructions with entry.

3. STRUCTURE OF THE COMPETITION

Audio Inversions welcome the submissions of composers of all nationalities and has no age limits.
All entries must be postmarked by December 8, 2008. And winners will be announced on our website and via email by January 15, 2009.
There is an entry fee of $20.
The winning composition will be performed during our 2008/2009 season and will be awarded a prize of $750.
Despite the naming of only one winner, all compositions will be considered for performance both for this season as well as future concerts.

4. SUBMISSIONS

• Instrumental score (up to 3 maximum) and cd recording (if available).
• A cover letter should accompany the score and include the following information:

- the composer’s full name
- date and place of birth
- nationality
- postal address, phone number, e-mail
- title and length of the composition
• A Resume/CV in English
• Entry fee of $20. (Make checks payable to Audio Inversions)
• If you wish materials to be returned, please enclose a fully addressed envelope with accurate postage affixed.

If you have any questions please visit our website at www.audioinversions.com, or contact us via email at jnorman@audioinversions.com.