The American Prize in COMPOSITION—semi-finalists

The American Prize is pleased to announce the semi-finalists in its 2011 composition contests, in both the choral and orchestral divisions. Finalists will be chosen from this list, from which the winners of The American Prize in Composition will be chosen. In addition to the blog announcement, semi-finalists and their media contacts will be emailed this information shortly. To know exactly when finalists and winners in any category will be announced, please subscribe to our facebook or twitter pages.

If you were not chosen as a semi-finalist, the competition is not yet over. The judges reserve the right to award Honorable Mentions, Citations, and other recognition to praiseworthy applicants later in the process. Non-semi-finalists will also receive certificates.

The postmark deadline for the next composition contest of The American Prize is December 15, 2011. Application forms and further information will be available on the website shortly.

Lastly, just a reminder that the postmark deadline for applications by conductors and ensembles is Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Complete information on the website.

CHORAL COMPOSITION SEMI-FINALISTS and their submitted works:

Ted Vives—Castrovalva, Lux Aeterna, Gloria

John Van Geem—The Blue Spirit


ORCHESTRAL COMPOSITION SEMI-FINALISTS and their submitted works:

Michael Glenn Williams—Rising Stars Overture

Lee Actor—Dance Rhapsody

Todd Goodman—Concerto for Bass Clarinet

Robert Wendel—Towers of Light

Jesse Ayers—The Passion of John Brown

Ted Vives—Fanfare Diamante

Congratulations to all semi-finalists.