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.