We are grateful for the fact that 283 composers from all over the world submitted 448 choral pieces. We were impressed with the quality of submissions and it was a difficult task to select only 9 works. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all participants for submitting their pieces to the first BHVivaVox’s “Call for Scores”.

Please, join us in congratulating our fellow composers on social media!

THE RESULTS ARE HERE!

The chosen works to be part of the first recording project of the vocal ensemble BHVivaVox season 2023-2024 are:

Bird Song by John Milne

Fly! by George Atwell

Homeland by Grace Coberly

Hope and Quietly Wait by Paul John Rudoi & Thad Fiscella

In The Morning by Amy Gordon

My Hiding Place by Lydia Jane Pugh

Song for Mother Gaia by Frank Duarte

The Spring is Fresh by Joshua Hummel

White Moon by Luke Flynn

BHVivaVox is the newest professional choir of New York City. We are a small ensemble dedicated to giving life to choral compositions created by living composers.

For our first concert in 2023 we are programming 9 choral pieces. We are seeking original choral works from composers that would like to have their pieces performed and live recorded.

Guidelines

  • Two to five minutes’ duration

  • Mixed choir (SATB) limited divisi is acceptable

  • Unaccompanied, or piano accompaniment

  • Text must be in English

  • Rights to text must be cleared, and evidence of copyright holder’s permission must be shown.

  • Maximum of 2 submissions per composer

  • Sound files or links to recordings are encouraged

  • No age or nationality restrictions

  • No submission fees

  • Works that have been premiered are also eligible

Submissions

Fill up this application form (https://forms.gle/YNTCaQrBVXRm1pRP8) and be ready to submit the following materials:

  • a pdf score for each piece

  • a sound file or link to a recording for each piece

  • a short bio

Deadline and Results

Due Date: December 31st, 2022, 11:59PM EST

Composers of chosen works will be notified by January 29th, 2023 via email.

BHVivaVox Call for Scores