1Composition Competition for Symphonic Brass andPercussions Ensemble - 2025
Organized by E=mCu

1 – Purpose
The ensemble E=mCu organizes a composition competition for symphonic brass andpercussions ensemble. The purpose of this competition is to develop the repertoire oforiginal music for this type of ensemble.
The brass and percussions ensemble E=mCu was created in June 2012 in Grenoble(France). It’s bring together amateur and professional musicians.
The ensemble offers an extensive repertoire (classical music adaptation, original pieces,or music film in order to discover or rediscover brass and percussion in different facets.
Cedric Rossero is the music director of the band.

2 – Contest Rules
Article 1 :The symphonic brass and percussions ensemble E=mCu is the organizer of thiscomposition competition.

Article 2 :The competition is open to allcomposers, without restrictionof age, nationality or residence.
The registration fee is €50 and isnon-refundable.
Registration fees must be paid on
theHelloAsso
platformregistration. It is possible tomodify
theamountofcontribution to the platform
according to the applicant'swishes.
Here is the registration link : Inscriptions concours de composition pour ensemble decuivres et percussions (helloasso.com)
Candidates can contact the organizer at concours.composition@emcu.fr if needed.
Composition Competition for Symphonic Brass and Percussions Ensemble – 2025
Organized by E=mCu

2Article 3 :Each composer can present only one composition.

Article 4 :Each composition submitted must be original, unedited, have never been performed or
selected in another competition, free of rights and this as long as it is submitted to thecompetition.

Article 5 :The style of the composition is free. The degree of difficulty imposed is between 4 and 5on the international scale composed of 6 grades. The duration of the music must be
between 4 and 6 minutes. The theme is free. Transcriptions and arrangements are notaccepted.

Article 6 :All scores must be presented in PDF format. Orchestral material (separate parts) mustbe attached to the full score. A MIDI or .mp3 file of the work must also be attached.

Article 7 :The composer may also attach to the score a text describing the work.

Article 8 :The orchestration must include the following parts:• Trumpets (Bb trumpet/C trumpet/piccolo trumpet/cornet/flugelhorn) : min 4,max 6• Horns : min 2, max 4 (treble clef, in F)• Trombones : 2 (bass clef, in C)• Bass trombone : 1 (bass clef, in C)• Euphonium : 1 (treble clef, in Bb)• Tuba : min 1, max 2 (bass clef, in C)• Percussions : min 2, max 4 (list of equipment available in appendix 1)
The list of all instruments must appear on the cover page of the conductor’s score,percussions equipment included.

Article 9 :Scores and information must be sent in the following way:
• All scores must remain anonymous.
• Candidates have to give following information in the HelloAsso linko Nameo Given nameo Copy of IDo Complete mailing addresso Email addresso Telephone numbero If the candidate is a minor, parental authorization is requiredo Title of the piece presented
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Organized by E=mCu

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The score must be deposited on a dropbox created by the candidate (link to thedropbox website : https://www.dropbox.com)
Once the user account is created, create a new folder named:
Concours_EMCU_2025_SurName_FirstName replacing the "LastName" and"FirstName" elements with the correct text.
The folder should be shared with the "can view" option with the following email
address: concours.composition@emcu.fr
The deadline for submission is Sunday, December 1st 2024 at midnight
Candidates can contact the organizer at concours.composition@emcu.fr ifneeded.
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Article 10 :The contest will take place as follows:• Following the study of scores and audio files by a first jury, the results of the firstselection will be communicated on Wednesday, 1st January 2025. Composers
whose piece has been selected will be informed via one of the means ofcorrespondence indicated in the 9th article.
• The second selection will take place on Saturday, 15th March 2025, after arehearsal of E=mCu to define finalists. Each work in competition will be allotted
25min of rehearsal time, then played in front of the same first jury. The order ofthe pieces will be determined by drawing lots.
• The finalists work will be presented to the public and to a second jury during aconcert from E=mCu scheduled on Saturday, 24th May 2025 in the Diapason
concert hall in Saint Marcellin (38), with a capacity of about 600 seats. Admission
to the concert will be free. The order of the pieces will be determined by drawing
lots.

Article 11 :Results will be announced at the end of the concert on Saturday, 24th May 2025. The
prizes awarded will be as follows:• 1st Prize : 2000 €• 2nd Prize : 700 €• 3rd Prize : 300 €• Public Award : public vote during the concert• E=mCu Award : musician vote of the E=mCu ensembleSpecial prizes and mentions may be awarded by the jury.

Article 12 :The Jury reserves the right not to award a prize.

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Article 13 :E=mCu ensures not to use these pieces in any other context than this competition
without the composer's consent.
E=mCu reserves the right to perform in public all the winning compositions in the final of
the competition without payment of compensation to the composers and ensures topromote them in exchange for exclusivity until 31st December 2026.

Article 14 :The registered candidates accept all the clauses set by the present rules. Any noncompliance with any of the articles of these rules will automatically eliminate thecandidate without recourse.
Candidates give permission to the organizers, in strict compliance with the rules andlaws in force (EU GDPR), to use personal data in the context of information related to thecompetition (including the mention of the name and country of origin on the Internet andsocial networks). Besides, they authorize the organizers to make any recordings (photoand/or video) as well as to broadcast them.

Article 15 :The semi-final and final may be live broadcasted on our YouTube channel.

Article 16 :The jury's decision is indisputable. The jury is composed of several brass andcomposition specialists.

Article 17 :In the event of a dispute, the French version of these rules will be the official andreference version.

Article 18 :If the competition is cancelled due to force majeure, participants will be fully reimbursed
for the registration fee.

Composition Competition for Symphonic Brass and Percussions Ensemble – 2025
Organized by E=mCu

5Appendix 1: List of available percussions
4 Orchestral timpani
Bass Drum / Hanging Cymbal / Struck Cymbals / Windchimes
Snare Drum / Full Drum
Bongos / Congas / Rototoms
Percussion Keyboards: Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel,Tubular Bells• Small Equipment (Tambourine, Triangle, Maracas, Cabasa, Cowbell,
Woodblocks, Whisk, Vibraslap, Flexatone, etc.)
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Composition Competition for Symphonic Brass and Percussions Ensemble – 2025
Organized by E=mCu