Call for Compositions
1st Annual Quey Percussion Duo Composition Contest

PURPOSE
To encourage the composition of new works for percussion duo

PRIZE
1st Place Winner
$500
Publication by HoneyRock Publishing
Premiere of the work by Quey Percussion Duo in Spring 2006

2nd Place Winner
$250
Premiere of the work by Quey Percussion Duo in Spring 2006




COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
- 5-10 minute original work for percussion duo
- Small to medium percussion set-up with or without keyboard instruments (Multiple-Percussion Duo) OR any combination of a mallet duo (Marimba Duo, Marimba/Vibraphone, etc?)
- Difficulty of the composition is left to the composer, however realistic performance demands should be considered
- Previously commissioned or published works may not be submitted

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- 3 copies of the work must be submitted with the composer?s name on the score
- If the score is not computer generated the manuscript must be clearly notated
- 1 CD or cassette of midi performance is not required, but is preferable

DEADLINE
All materials must be postmarked by October 1st, 2005 and sent to:
Quey Percussion Duo
374 Fountain Street
New Haven, CT 06515

For further information email: queypercussion@hotmail.com
For information on the Quey Percussion Duo, visit their website at www.queypercussion.com

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Name of Composition____________________________________________________________________

Duration____________________Composer__________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________

Phone________________________ Email___________________________________________________

I hereby signify that the enclosed composition is original and has not been previously commissioned or published in any format. I certify that if my composition receives 1st or 2nd prize it will be a direct commission by the Quey Percussion Duo.

Signature___________________________________________________________________________