2011 American Composer Competition
The Columbia Orchestra is pleased to announce the results of its 5th biennial American Composer Competition. The winner is Christopher Weiss of Portsmouth, New Hampshire for "Voice of the Unknown Soldier," composed in 2007 and premiered by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. The Columbia Orchestra will perform "Voice of the Unknown Soldier" on February 4, 2012.
Finalists in the 2011 American Composer Competition include (in alphabetical order):
- Dorothy Chang: Strange Air
- Amos Gillespie: Season to Taste
- Timothy Kramer: Party Favors
- Ben Phelps: Overture Maximus
- Paul Siskind: Organal Dances
- Philip Wharton: Symphony No. 1
Thank you for all your submissions!
American Composer Competition History
The Columbia Orchestra began its American Composer Competition in 2003 to help promote new American works both locally and across the United States. The winning work receives its first, second, or third public performance, thereby expanding the performance history for music worthy to be heard again and again. The winner also receives a cash prize and an additional stipend if attendance at the concert and rehearsals is possible.
- competition guidelines (PDF)
- application form (PDF)
- frequently-asked questions
- past winners
