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You’re Doing it Right
I want to point out a composition competition that’s making a point of being completely above-board. It’s a nice counter-example to the skeevy one I mentioned in my recent post about composition competitions. This is from the ACDA Illinois Choral … Continue reading
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Tagged competition, composition contest, contests, dignity, doing it right, fairness, music business, rights, scores
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Caveat Compositor
It’s one of those times of the year for me: time to check out the various “opportunity listings” with the Professional Organizations I’m a member of, and put together packets for competitions and calls for scores. The thing that consistently … Continue reading
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Tagged application fees, applications, budgeting, business, competition, competitions, composers, contests, contractual obligations, dignity, dishonest practices, entry fees, fairness, fees, fine print, getting screwed, good faith, insult to injury, money, music business, opportunities, opportunity listings, predatory practices, prizes, reciprocity, rights, scams
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