Recent repertoire has included the Mozart Requiem, Poulenc Gloria, Menotti's The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore and works by Gwyneth Walker, Morten Lauridsen and Judith Zaimont. Founded by Dr. Jane Hardester in 1978, the ensemble is currently under the artistic direction of Dr. Iris Levine with Dr. Lisa Sylvester, pianist. Other finalists may also have their entries performed and receive a professionally recorded concert tape. Works may be in any language. Keyboard accompaniment preferred, a cappella accepted.
Entrants are responsible for clearing rights to pre-existing texts.
Entries must be original compositions. South Bay Master Chorale will claim right of first performance for winning piece. The decision of the judges is final. Composer's name must NOT appear on the manuscript. On a separate piece of paper include your name, address, telephone number, name of piece, and how you heard of this competition.