The 2015 Cortona Sessions will accept a small number of composers, age 18 and over as of the start of the festival.

Accepted participants will be asked to compose one new work for soloist or ensemble consisting of participating performers and faculty to be premiered at the Cortona Sessions. Works must be submitted by May 18 to be guaranteed performance at the Sessions. Works received after this date will not be guaranteed performances. Composers may also have the opportunity to submit pre-existing compositions for performance during the Sessions. In addition, composers may compose new works for saxophone solo or ensemble to be performed as part of the Saxophone Sessions.

Instrument Possibilities for Compositions:

(doubling possibilities will be determined after the application deadline)

flute:  C flute or alto flute (no piccolo)

clarinet:  B-flat or bass clarinet

saxophone:  sop/alto/tenor/bari

percussion:  marimba/vibraphone

small hand percussion may be available TBD - inquire

voice:  mezzo soprano

(other voice types will be determined after the application deadline)

piano:  preparation is available

violin

cello