Composers Call for Works
Grand Rapids, MI
MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the Community) Concert Series

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The MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the Community) Concert Series invites composers to submit newly composed compositions ten minutes or less to be performed on the 2008-2009 MAJIC Concert Series at Bethlehem Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Six to ten compositions will be chosen to be performed on an hour concert. Works in a variety of genres from classical, modern, experimental, folk, jazz, and world music will be accepted. The call is open to composers of any nationality, age, or career stage.

A stipend will be awarded to each composer whose work is chosen to be performed. Please submit a recording (midi realization or audio) and/or score, and work submission form post marked on or before January 10, 2009 to:

MAJIC Concert Series
c/o Carmen Maret
Bethlehem Church
250 Commerce Ave. S.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The “New Works for Social Justice” concert will take place on Friday March 13, 2009. Composers must provide their own performers and equipment. A Steinway grand piano is available for performance and a stereo sound system is available for electronic or electro-acoustic works.

MAJIC (Musical Arts for Justice in the Community) is a ministry of Bethlehem Church that seeks to support local and regional musicians who create original music for the purpose of sharing it with the public and raise money for justice organizations that will help people throughout the Greater Grand Rapids Area. The 2008-2009 Concert Series will give 100% of their admission donations to local efforts to care for the poor and homeless.

The MAJIC Concert Series defines social justice as a way of being that affords individuals and groups fair treatment and fair sharing of the benefits of society. Works submitted that deal with social justice will be given preferential consideration, as well as works that are on the cutting edge of musical composition, works written between January 2008 and the present, and works not previously performed.

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Deadline: New works for justice submissions must be postmarked by January 10, 2009
Notification: Composers will be notified by January 31, 2009
Performance: The “New Works for Social Justice” concert will take place on Friday March 13, 2009

Any questions regarding the call for works can be addressed to Carmen Maret at: grmajic@gmail.com