Call for Scores

The North Bay Chamber Orchestra invites composers of all ages and nationalities to submit original orchestral works for consideration in upcoming concert seasons.

Open to All
Composers

Three Ensemble
Sizes

September 19th Deadline

Selected works will be considered for live performance by the North Bay Chamber Orchestra, providing composers with an opportunity to collaborate with a professionally-modeled ensemble dedicated to the performance of contemporary music.

Eligibility & Requirments

  • Open to composers of any age, nationality, and career stage.

  • Works previously performed by community or academic ensembles may be submitted.

  • Works previously performed by professional ensembles may NOT be submitted.

  • Arrangements, transcriptions, and works requiring soloists are not eligible.

  • Composers may submit multiple works; each submission requires a separate entry fee.

  • Each submission must include:

    • A PDF of the full score

      • Please do not submit parts at this time

    • A recording of the work (live recording preferred; MIDI realization accepted)

    • A brief program note (maximum 250 words)

    • A short composer biography (maximum 150 words)

Instrumentation

Submitted works must fall within three (3) instrumentation categories:

  1. Classical-size Orchestra:

    2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons
    2 Horns, 2 Trumpets
    Timpani
    Strings (6.5.4.4.2) [maximum two-part string divisi]
    Notation: 2222.2200.Timp.Stgs (65442)

  2. String Orchestra:

    Strings (54432) [maximum two-part divisi]
    Notation: Stgs (54432)

  3. Wind Dectet:

    2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons
    2 Horns
    Notation: 2222.2000