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Robert Helps Composition Competition

The University of South Florida announces the 2008 Robert Helps Composition Competition for composers under 35, receipt deadline October 1, 2007. The winning work receives a $10,000 (U.S.) prize and the world premiere performance by the Rick Zielinski Singers.

This year's competition is for choral works with piano and one additional instrument (duration 10-12 minutes.) The work must be unpublished with no
prior performances (including student performances, public readings, broadcasts, and released recordings.) $25 (U.S.) submission fee.

For complete rules. submission information and form, please visit http://helpsprize.arts.usf.edu/