A big congratulations go out to the eight composers selected for this Call for Scores! Stay tuned for the recordings that will be launching August 1st!

RJ Dion - The Killarny Kingdom

Joseph Ittoop - Blessed Assurance

Cameron Johnson - All Shall Come

Laura Millar - Requiem

Zae Munn - Hestia Climbs Down Off Her Pedestal

Cody Ray - Burning River

Jessica Rudman - Letters You Never Wrote, No. 6

Steffi Tetzloff - arr. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Diversify the Stand and the Trumpeter’s Multitrack Competition are teaming up!

We are launching a Call for Scores for trumpet ensemble pieces to help build an awareness around works that may have not had as much exposure since the pandemic began. In a field where the same pieces are often programmed for trumpet ensemble, we want to highlight works by more incredible composers to start building a more colorful trumpet ensemble program! We are looking for trumpet ensemble works written in the past 3-ish years that have received minimal exposure, written by composers marginalized by race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, and/or orientation. Works can already be premiered and recorded - we want to use the platforms we have to help as much as we can!

The DtS/TMTC Call for Scores is FREE. If your score is accepted, one of the three TMTC founders will make a high-quality video and audio recording of your work, providing you with both recordings! 

Trumpet ensemble pieces can include 4 to 10 parts and can be up to 10 minutes in length. See our FAQ for more information regarding trumpets and mutes.

Timeline

Submission deadline: May 15, 2022 11:59pm EST

Decision date: by June 1, 2022

Video & audio recording will be done and sent to composers by August 1, 2022

Requirements

  • Be a composer marginalized by race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, and/or orientation

  • Trumpet ensemble work should be composed in the past 3 years (again, this is flexible!)

  • Include between 4 and 10 trumpet parts - see the FAQ for suggested trumpets

  • 10-minute maximum

  • Submit the score & recording (or MIDI realization)

A little about us:

Diversify the Stand is a non-profit organization dedicated to working with diverse musical voices to create accessible, educational music. 

The Trumpeter’s Multi-Track Competition (TMTC) is a new competition and seminar designed not only to produce and create multi-track recordings but to teach and promote pioneers in the art of video production.

 

FAQs

  • When submitting a piece, you will provide a recording (MIDI realizations are welcome) in mp3 format and a pdf of the score. If accepted, we’ll be reaching out to get parts and an xml file, only to be used for the purposes of making a click track.

  • If your score is accepted, one of the three TMTC founders will make a high-quality video and audio recording of your work, providing you with both recordings! Your work will also be featured on the TMTC and DtS websites and social media, as part of our partnership.

  • No! The goal of this call is to create accessible recordings for your music so there is no cost to anyone involved!

  • Approximately 9 works will be selected, with each TMTC director recording 3 works. It is up to the discretion of each director to choose more or less than 3 works.

  • Our ideal level is collegiate trumpet ensemble, however, middle school/high school-level works up through professional-level works are welcome and will be considered!

  • Yes, All Mutes are allowed. Full Mute Selection includes:

    Suggested Selection

    Straight Mute: (Metal or Fiber)

    Harmon Mute: (Stem in or Out)

    Cup Mute: (Adjustable or straight)

    Other Mutes that can be used, but not recommended

    Bucket Mute

  • Suggested Trumpet List

    C Trumpet (Great for Sharp Keys and Higher Ranges)

    Bb Trumpet (Great for Flat Keys and Lower Ranges)

    Flugelhorn (Great Bass of the Ensemble)

    Trumpets that can be used, but not recommended unless knowledgeable of the instrument

    Piccolo Trumpet [A or Bb] (Great for easy higher range sections)

    Eb Trumpet (Great for specific higher range sections)

    Bass Trumpet (Great for extending tpt ensemble range, but not ideal for recruiting a performer)

    *All Cornets will also be considered as part of the ensemble*

  • We will give general feedback for trends for the submissions, but specific feedback for single compositions will not be provided.

  • Each composer may submit up to 2 works for consideration. If more than 2 works are submitted, only the first 2 works will be reviewed and considered.

  • For this Call for Scores, we are requesting works by one sole composer.

  • Send an email to info@diversifythestand.org and explain your situation! We understand life happens and if you’re actively in the middle of writing, or close to completion we have some flexibility with the deadline.

  • Submit HERE!

  • Send an email to Diversify the Stand and we will be able to help you out!