NOTE: the deadline has now passed. The winner of the American Modern Ensemble's Third Annual Composition Competition is Derrick Wang for his work Hors d'oeuvres for clarinet and piano. We will post details for our Fourth Annual Composition Competition on September 1, 2008. Please join our mailing list to be notified by email. Receipt Deadline: December 15, 2007 For our concerts on May 17th and 18th, 2008 entitled "Food and Music", we invite American composers age 35 and younger as of the deadline to submit one or two compositions up to 10 minutes in length that use any combination of mezzo-soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, bass, harp, piano or percussion. Preference will be given to smaller works (solos, duos, trios or quartets) inspired by food, but all works within the guidelines will be considered, regardless of subject. Works may have been previously awarded, performed, recorded or published, professionally or otherwise, but may not have been premiered or performed in New York City. Composers will be notified by January 15, 2008. The winning composer must attend the dress rehearsal and performances in New York City. An honorarium of $500 will be awarded. Please submit: one score labeled with a pseudonym, including the duration and year written; a program note of 500 words or less (if appropriate) labeled with the pseudonym; a CD recording (optional, but recommended—high-quality MIDI acceptable) labeled with the pseudonym and title of the work and movements, if applicable (all movements should be on separate tracks). In addition, please include a sealed envelope labeled with the pseudonym containing the following: a cover letter with the composer's name, pseudonym, address, phone, and e-mail; a one-page bio; a list of works and performances and a photocopy of a Passport or Driver's License indicating proof of age and American citizenship. Applications not conforming to these guidelines will be disqualified. If you would like your materials returned, please include an appropriate SASE. To submit materials or for more information, contact: American Modern Ensemble Attn.: Victoria Paterson (Competition) 484 West 43rd St, Suite 37C New York, NY 10036-6332 E-mail: http://www.americanmodernensemble.org