Prize/Award
New England Philharmonic Orchestra Boston Call for Scores Award
- Presented by: New England Philharmonic Orchestra Boston
- Awarded: since 1985
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Since 1985, the New England Philharmonic has been one of few orchestras of its size in the country with a Composer-in-Residence program that holds an annual Call for Scores competition, receiving dozens of submissions from around the world. Winning scores are performed on one of our season’s programs. By presenting these new works in the context of pieces by established composers— including classics of the symphonic repertory—the New England Philharmonic demonstrates that orchestral music is not a finished collection of museum pieces, but a living, evolving tradition. This approach has won the orchestra excellent reviews and wide recognition, including nine national US awards for adventurous programming from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).
Recipients of this award
| Year | Placing | Awarded to | Awarded for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Winner | Christopher Sainsbury | First light -- First Light, from Symphony of the Birds (2007, rev. 2010) |