PRIZE: $5,000 commissioning prize to compose a new work for the 68-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (“SJO”).

PURPOSE:  To commission a new orchestral score for the SJO, blending the worlds of jazz & classical music – and beyond.

The newly commissioned work will be premiered by the SJO and entered into the SJO’s catalog of symphonic jazz commissions.

Created in 2002, the 68-member SJO is dedicated to blending the worlds of jazz and classical music through its commissioning, performing and educational programs. Led by Music Director, Mitch Glickman, the ensemble has performed throughout Southern California with such leading guest artists as Dave Grusin, Christian McBride, Raul Midon,  Lee Ritenour, Ernie Watts, The Yellowjackets, Miguel Zenon, and our former Co-Music Director George Duke.

The composer agrees to assign the rental administration of commissioned work (the “Composition”) to Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Music (the “Administrator”), the publishing designee of the SJO.  Administrator will print all orchestra parts and scores. The composer will retain the copyright of the commissioned work.

ELIGIBILITY:

No age or geographic restrictions.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: On hold for 2022. Check back for 2023 deadline

MATERIAL TO BE SUBMITTED:

• Completed application form:  Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning Prize Entry Form
• One entry per composer.
• Email the following to info@SJOmusic.org:

1. Representative score of ONE original instrumental work written since 2012. Ideally, this work is scored for full orchestra, chamber orchestra, or large ensemble that integrates elements of jazz or other related genres. Please include your name and the name of the piece. Please attach in PDF format.
2. Recording of the work or an electronic realization (optional). Please attach an MP3 audio file.
3. Composer Biography and list of works

JUDGES:

Members of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s Music Advisory Board.

ADMINISTRATION RIGHTS:

Administrator shall have the exclusive rights to include the Composition into its catalog of commissioned works and to rent print versions of the Composition to other ensembles.