Introduction
Music compositions form the cornerstone of music history, and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has been playing an active role in its making since 1999 through Music from the Heart, an open platform that invites original works from talented composers, followed by performance and discussions. Many talents have been discovered and they have been active on the music scene and garnered international awards since.
To continue with the momentum, and to enhance sharing and exchange among composers within the region, the Invitation exercise has been already extended to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area* since 2019. Entries that have not been previously published will be given priority evaluation.
Organizer: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Requirements: Ensemble music
- The submitted work should be for Chinese ensemble of not more than 38 pieces, and the duration should be within 10 minutes.
(For the 38-piece setup, please refer to the attached orchestra Instrumentation; and for the tonal range of instruments for the Chinese orchestra, please refer to Standard Orchestra Instrument Range Chart and Page Format of the Full Score Configuration of the Orchestra)
Submission deadline:
- All submissions should be sent by mail to reach the office of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra not later than 31 January 2020 (by postmark date).
- Please mark on the envelope ‘Music from the Heart II – Invitation for Original Compositions’.
- Each submission should include one full score, the Application Form duly filled in, the composer’s resume, brief introduction of the entry, a DEMO of the entry work, and a digital score stored in ‘Finale’(or ‘Sibelius’) and PDF formats.
Performance:
- Selected works will be performed by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in the 'Music from the Heart II' concert held on 28 March 2020.
- A nominal royalty fee of HK$5,000 will be paid for the work selected and performed, and the composer of the said work may continue to be commissioned for arranging or writing new works by the Orchestra in the future.
How to apply:
- The Application Form may be downloaded here. For enquiries, please call (+852)3185 1680.
* This open invitation is for holders of a valid Hong Kong Identity Card and for residents and employees in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area only. Please submit documents of proof together with the Application Form when applying.
