ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Publications by Wirripang was established in
1987 as a publisher of books. In 1990 it commenced publishing the music of the
composer, Horace Keats (1895-1945). The success of this venture and the acclamation
it has brought from a wide variety of musicians and audiences encouraged Wirripang to
extend its efforts by embracing contemporary Australian composers with a view to making
their work more accessible to a wider public.
NEW COMPOSERS
Wirripang is happy to consider works of new composers based
on the following criteria. These works will be anonymously assessed by a panel (see
below) of academics, composers, teachers and performers who meet every six months.
- Works must contain compositional craft, originality and be
professionally presented.
- Three (3) separate copies of each of three (3) works to be
presented with all reference to composer's name removed.
- At least one (1) recording (if possible) of one of the three
works.
- If an orchestral work, it must have a live performance
recording to accompany score.
- The composer will guarantee a minimum of five (5) works for
publication during the first 12 months after acceptance.
We strongly encourage composers to have all works
performance tested and/or vetted by a performer before presentation before the panel.
Please supply a CV or biographical notes and any supporting
material that you think appropriate to the works being submitted
The panel is represented by:
Bruce Crossman, DCA, Lecturer in Music Composition, Coordinator of
Composition, Co-Music Advisor, School of Communication Arts University of Western Sydney
John Wayne Dixon, MA (Hons), AMusA, LTCL.
Lecturer in Composition, Performance and Sound Studies Faculty of Creative Arts,
University of Wollongong
Michael Dixon MMus (Contemporary Musicology), MPhil
(Composition), LRSM, FTCL, former Principal Horn Queensland Orchestra
and guest Principal Horn AOBO
Wendy Dixon Dip.Mus (Hons), Master of
Music (Mus Ed), Guest Artist Soloists for Opera Australia, private studio and educational
teacher of singing.
Houston Dunleavy, PhD, Acting Head of
School of Music and Drama and Co-ordinator - Sound, Composition and Production, University
of Wollongong
David Miller AM, BA (Hons), Chair/Senior
Lecturer Ensemble Studies, Sydney Conservatorium of Music (Piano/Accompaniment)
CONTACT DETAILS:
Publications by Wirripang
18/106 Corrimal Street
Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
Phone: 02 4228 9388 Fax: 02 4228 9377
E-mail: keats@wirripang.com.au
ABN 81 590 147 424
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