60x60 Call and Guidelines -- Calling for 60-second Works

Vox Novus is inviting composers/sound artists to submit recorded
works 60 seconds or less in length to be included in its ninth
annual 60x60 project.  60 compositions will be selected to be played
continuously in a one-hour concert.

60x60 is a one-hour-long show made by sequencing 60 pre-recorded
pieces by 60 different composers, each piece a minute in length or
shorter.  Highlighting the work of a great many composers, 60x60
testifies to the vibrancy of contemporary composition by present
a diverse array of styles, aesthetics, and techniques being used today
( http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60 ).  60x60 has received thousands of
submissions from over 30 countries, produced radio shows, created
multimedia and multidisciplinary events, and released several albums.

During the concert each of the 60 pieces selected will begin precisely
at the beginning of the minute, this will mark the end of one piece
and the beginning of another.  There will be no pause between the
pieces.  Works may be less than 60 seconds in length, but may not
exceed 60 seconds.  Works selected that are less than 60 seconds long
will be "padded" with silence either before, after, or surrounding the
composition.  Please note that the total duration of the work including
silence may NOT exceed sixty seconds.

The 60x60 project's definition of a record work is as follows: any work
created as a musical composition which is captured on recorded media,
which does not require live performers for its production in broadcast
at concert halls, radio, multi-media, etc.  Its creation can include
but not limited to acoustic instruments, voice, environmental sources,
and computer (Sampling, MAX MSP, MIDI, C Sound, ProTools, etc.)

All works submitted should be with the understanding that it is their
recording that is of prime importance and is what will be used to
determine its selection.

60x60 is a project of "signature works" and short works created
specifically for the 60x60 project.  Excerpts of larger works are strongly
discouraged.  Works generated from procedures (i.e., mathematical
matrices, organizational systems, or computer programs), remixed works,
or themes and motives recomposed from other of the composer's own work
are acceptable.

The call is open to composers of any nationality, age, or career stage.
Deadline for 60 second compositions for 60x60 is December 31, 2010.
There is no admission fee.  Audio submissions must be in either AIFF
or WAV file format.  All submissions must be uploaded online at
http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/submission 

Multiple submissions are accepted from a single composer/sound artist;
however, only one submission will be allowed per email address
submitted.  All submissions must be uploaded by 12:00 a.m., December
31st, 2010.  Works selected for the 2011 60x60 project will be
announced on February 15th, 2011.  Composer will be notified of the
results by email or they can visit http://www.VoxNovus.com/  Any
questions regarding the call for works can be addressed to
support@voxnovus.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]

Robert Voisey
Director, Vox Novus
Radio City Station, New York City
http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/Calls.htm 

 [ Compositions for self-playing musical instruments are good
 [ candidates, and for this project it's okay to play your melody
 [ on a synthesizer.  I hope our MMD composers will submit their
 [ original compositions arranged for 20er crank organ and paper
 [ strip "pling-plong" musical box movement (and bigger instruments,
 [ too).  -- Editor (Robbie)