The Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) is pleased to announce the 2008 ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Composer Commissioning Program, with the help of Frances Richard and the American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).

AWARDS

A maximum of two prizes may be awarded. The decision of the judges will be final.

First Prize

• Commission of $1250 for a new work of electro-acoustic music
• Performance of the commissioned work at the 2009 SEAMUS National Conference
• Performance of the submitted work at the 2008 SEAMUS National Conference
• Recording of the submitted work on the SEAMUS Compact Disc Series
• Certificate of recognition

Second Prize

• Commission of $750 for a new work of electro-acoustic music
• Performance of commissioned work at the 2009 SEAMUS National Conference
• Performance of the submitted work at the 2008 SEAMUS National Conference
• Certificate of recognition

Special Mention: Young Composer Award

• Performance of the winning work at the 2008 SEAMUS National Conference
• Certificate of recognition

ELIGIBILITY

You must be a student currently enrolled in an academic course of study that leads to a high school diploma, or baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree in music or electro-acoustic music. This competition is open to student members of SEAMUS, United States citizens, or legal residents of the United States.

RULES FOR SUBMISSION

IMPORTANT: Please note that all students applying for the SEAMUS National Conference will automatically be considered for the ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Commission. There is not a separate application for the Student Commission.

Competition finalists will be announced in March of 2008. Finalists for the competition are expected to attend the 2008 SEAMUS National Conference (April 3-5, 2008 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah). Finalists will have their conference fees waived and be given a free ticket to the SEAMUS Banquet, where they will be recognized, and the commission winner(s) announced.