Heroines - Fifteen Minutes of Fame

Vox Novus invites composers to submit one-minute works for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Beth Orr, an acclaimed French horn player and vocalist. This special edition, titled Heroines, celebrates the stories of heroines from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and imaginations.

The theme for this call is Heroines, inviting composers to craft works that are programmatic in nature and tell the story of a heroine of their choosing. This is an opportunity to explore and celebrate the many facets of heroism, whether through cultural icons, historical figures, undervalued or underrepresented heroines, or fictional and mythological characters that hold personal significance. Each composition should reflect the composer’s unique perspective and voice, bringing these heroines to life in ways that inspire and connect with audiences.

Deadline for submissions is June 16, 2025

Works may incorporate both French horn and voice; however, composers should be aware there is only a single performer. No works for requiring two performers will be considered.)

Mary Beth Orr is a unique performer who incorporates her French horn performances with her folk singing.

Only works one-minute in length for horn and/ or voice will be considered.

Guidelines:
Deadline for works is June 16, 2025
Works are for horn and/or voice solo (one performer). (no electronics)
No works over one minute (60 seconds) will be reviewed.
Works should be composed specifically for this call and performer.
Composers should use texts in the public domain. Texts not in the public domain need permission from the author stated in the score.
All pieces must be premieres.
Multiple submissions are not accepted. Send your best work!
Works need to be submitted online at http://www.musicavatar.org
You will need to register with Music Avatar for free to submit your work online.
After logging in to Music Avatar, select the opportunity named "Heroines with Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame featuring Mary Beth Orr" and press the "submit" button to start the submission process.
You will need to provide a maximum 50 word biography and 50 word program notes.
You will be able to upload a score as a PDF file (You are also encouraged to upload an audio realization of the work).
Must include the dedication to Mary Beth Orr on the score.
Performance notes should be included in the score.

Selected works will be broadcast online to multiple video streaming platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo. No performance royalties will be paid. Selected composers will be asked to sign a consent form.

Details are available at web pages:
http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/