Microscore Project 2008 - Call for Submissions !!

This may turn out to be slightly crazy, but in the spirit of the Microscore Project I think I'll just go for it. First if you don't know about the project, please have a listen to some microscores first. As you are listening attempt to imagine a performance of 40 to 60 (or more) compositions, ideas, concepts, all coming together to create a kaleidoscope of sonic-visual tapestry.

From our Vancouver concert of March 2007 (see pdf for program)

Part 1
Part 2

And now if you are still interested, read on !

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INVITING Listeners, Writers/Musicians/Artist, Performers, Instrumentalists, Listeners

Seeking 30-second compositions that can be either performed as solo AND duo - instrumentation: violin or cello, or for one or two performers. Just to clarify, the composition has to function both as a solo and when performed by the duo. The first show will be of the SOLO Violin versions.

For the moment, the show is scheduled for February 20, 2008 at the Wine Cellar (Auckland, New Zealand) - the submission period is January 13 - 19.

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Some guidelines for Scores submissions.

1. Scores sent in PDF format should be set in A4 or 11'x7.5' format.
2. If you are sending hard copies instead, please make sure to have 3 copies of the score.
Most times it should not be necessary to send individual parts as the compositions are so short. Please give this some thought.
3. Attach a very brief micro-bio of yourself, maximum 30 words.

See my website for contact/submission email.

Do you hear .... ?

[ UPDATED: MAY 12 ]

London Transcriptions : Portobello Market ?

As a matter of fact, I do.

Do you ?

I am interested to see/hear if the readership can extract something out of this that I don't manage to. You are welcome to submit to me a fragment of thought, still preferrably complete, musical or somethiing else, of up to 2 minutes in length (this is negotiable, please contact me about anything different to this). I don't really care if you are a musician or otherwise better-emploed, if you have a Copland Grant, or better (!), that you don't even know who Copland is. Brownie points for you !

Regarding actual performance possibilities, I am currently setting up a show back in Los Angeles (August 16). However if you are a fast-worker, I can work this into a set I am putting together in Berlin on June 25 at KuLe for the Labor Sonor Series.

Update on Final Submissions for the June 25 show:
Please submit your work by June 1.

Some guidelines for you to consider (& practical concerns) ... as you may know I'm on the road.

1. PDF files are preferred.

2. FYI, the gears that I am travelling with are: G3 Powerbook, iPod, Sony SRS-T33 small speakers, Edirol R-09 MP3 Recorder, Chromatic & A harmonicas, 2 contact mics (RCA ends)

Violin, as well as metal practice mute, glass slide. Hmmm anything else you can think of ?

3. Please attach a short bio of 2-3 lines about yourself. No promises about a program for your files, but there will at least be an ANABlog post about the show when it happens....

4. Send scores to my email: johnny_echo@yahoo.com.

OK, Happy Experimenting!