Call for Scores – Artemis Ensemble

ORGANIZATION:
Vancouver Pro Musica

DEADLINE:
September 7, 2025

WEBSITE:
https://vancouverpromusica.ca/pro-musica-event/fall-2025-ensemble-in-residence-artemis-ensemble/

CALL FOR ARTISTS DESCRIPTION:
Vancouver Pro Musica is pleased to invite all BC composers to submit new works for our Fall 2025 concert with the Artemis Ensemble (trio – oboe, oboe/English horn, bassoon/contrabassoon). Selected works for this concert will be presented in November of 2025 (Date TBD) at Notional Space.

Candidates must:

  • Be British Columbia residents.

  • Attend all events in the itinerary (please see the VPM website link for details)

  • Provide all required performance materials (score, parts) in good time for rehearsals prior to the final concert.

Submitted works must:

  • Have been composed within the past 3 years.

  • Have not been previously performed at a Vancouver Pro Musica concert.

  • Have a duration of no more than 9 minutes in length (pieces 5–8 minutes preferred).

  • Be scored for the full ensemble of 3 instruments: oboe, oboe/English horn, bassoon/contrabassoon. Pieces for solo or duos of this ensemble may be considered, but preference will be given to scores written for the full ensemble.

  • Include 2 copies of the score: one copy anonymous for the jury adjudication of submissions. (Please read How to Prepare an Anonymized Score PDF on the VPM website)

  • Both notation and graphic scores will be accepted.

  • Please note that pieces that include electronics will not be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply using the submission form on the VPM website. If you require accommodation, please contact the VPM administration at admin@vancouverpromusica.ca prior to submitting your score.

FEES/COMPENSATION:
The application fee is $18.

Contact Name: Scott Jeffrey
Contact Email: admin@vancouverpromusica.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 341-5788

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