Fifteen Minutes of Fame

Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for Glissotar. This Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame will feature the talents of innovator Daniel Vaczi. The Glissotar is a unique, modern wind instrument that extends the capabilities of the saxophone and tarogato. Designed without traditional tone holes, it features a continuous wooden tone chamber with a specially designed slot with a magnetic ribbon attached, allowing for seamless glissandi, microtonal precision, and expressive timbral shifts. This innovative design offers composers a wide range of possibilities, from fluid melodic gestures to intricate textural explorations.

We invite composers to submit works that explore the Glissotar’s rich sonic palette, pushing the boundaries of melody, harmony, and extended techniques. Works will be selected and performed online in 2025.

Only works one-minute in length for Glissotar solo will be considered.

Guidelines:
Works are for Glissotar solo only.
Works should be composed specifically for this call and performers.
Deadline for submissions is May 27, 2025
All pieces must be premieres and not previously written or performed.
No works over a minute will be reviewed.
Multiple submissions are not accepted. Send your best work!
Works need to be submitted online at 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 "Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Daniel Vaczi" 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 may also upload an audio file; however it is not required.)
Must include the dedication to Daniel Vaczi on the score.
Performance notes should be included in the score.

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