Calling composers, string teachers and players!

Tickets!

AUSTA NSW is bringing back an exciting event to our calendar- a Reading Day to present new repertoire and introduce you to exciting new music trends for your school string orchestras and youth orchestras heading into 2025. 

We are calling out to local composers to make submissions for works to be presented, alongside some other preselected repertoire from both the Australian Music Centre and AUSTA.

Composers:

Composers who wish to have works considered for inclusion in the 2024 Reading Day will need to purchase a ticket via  https://www.trybooking.com/CUBWH and then submit works via this link only- submit works here. 

• Compositions that meet the requirements of the event will be included if submitted word are of an appropriate level, and as time permits. 
• Priority will be given to composers who attend the event.
• If selected for inclusion for the Reading Day, it is expected that composers will attend the event and play in the ensemble when not introducing/conducting their own works.
• Composers will be required to provide the following printed copies of their music. 2 x score 8 x violin I, 8 x violin II,  5 x viola,  5 x cello,  5 x bass,  1 x piano (as relevant).
• Each composer will have 15 minutes to present their works. Composers may submit one or more pieces within the 15 minute period. Composers should be prepared to conduct their work or nominate another person to do so.
• The event will be attended by music teachers and performers from a range of schools and organisations – whilst we are not requesting details yet, please consider how you will make the music purchase accessible.

Saturday, 21st September 2024 – 5:00pm.

Bring your instruments!

Venue:
Santa Sabina College
90 The Boulevarde,
Strathfield, NSW 2135

Contact Details: nswreadingday@austa.asn.au

Registration is Essential

Cost to attend: Members: Free Non-Members: $30.00

Cost to submit works: Members: Free Non-Members: $40

GET TICKETS HERE