Only complete, electronically submitted applications will be considered. Hard copies will not be accepted.

The application must include the following materials:

• 1. Two page resume in PDF format only. The first page should be a resume outline, not in paragraph form. Include full name, address, telephone, and email address. The second page should list previous works and performances, if any.
• 2. One score (orchestral/chamber or jazz) in PDF format only, representative of applicant's work. Scores must be unmarked with no composer identification. The score must be fitted to print on 8.5”x11” paper; oversized scores will not be reviewed. Please mark on the score where your selected excerpt begins.
• 3. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency: copy only of birth certificate, passport, or U.S. permanent residency permit, as applicable. (Note that a driver's license, social security card, or student ID does not constitute proof of citizenship or permanent residency.)
• 4. Two audio clips in mp3 format only: i.) A five-minute excerpt from Item 2, with location of the excerpt marked in the full score; ii.) Full recording of Item 2. Music files must be completely unmarked. Please do not list the name(s) of the performer(s).
• 5. $25 application fee: You may pay online using a credit card or by sending check or money order. Jazz entries do not have to pay this fee.

• Each application will be considered in either the orchestra/chamber category or the jazz category.
• Applicants may submit one work in the orchestra/chamber category and one in the jazz category per year. A separate application packet must be prepared for each work.
• Jazz works submitted for consideration must be original compositions for standard big-band instrumentation; arrangements of pre-existing works are not acceptable.
• The audio portion of the application may be produced on a MIDI synthesizer.
• All applications are judged anonymously and according to merit.

First Music submissions are completed in two steps:

• 1. Submit on online information form, in which you will upload your resume, score, and proof of ID, as well as pay your application fee if paying by credit card.
• 2. Upload your mp3 files to an FTP site. Once you have completed Step 1, follow the instructions below to complete Step 2.

To upload your application using Windows and Internet Explorer 8, please follow these directions:

• 1. Create a new .zip folder on your desktop. Use your first and last name as the folder name.
• 2. Transfer your music files to the .zip folder.
• 3. Open the FTP site by clicking on this link: ftp://composer.nyyouthsymphony.org.
• 4. At the login box, type “pennysaver\nyyscomposer” (no quotations) into the username field. In the password field, type “Mahler10” (no quotations). Click OK.
• 5. The FTP site will open. In the Internet Explorer toolbar, click on either the “Page” or “View” drop-down menu options. Then, click on “Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.”
• 6. When the Windows Explorer window opens, drag your compressed folder from the desktop into the Windows Explorer window.
• 7. When the folder finishes transferring to the FTP site, close all the windows.

To upload your application using a Mac, you will need to download a free FTP program to upload your application materials. Fetch is a free FTP program for Mac and can be downloaded at http://fetchsoftworks.com/. Once the program is installed, please follow these directions:

• 1. Create a new folder on your desktop. Use your first and last name as the folder name.
• 2. Transfer your music files to the folder. Compress it by right-clicking it and selecting 'Create Archive of [folder name]." A new .zip file should be created with the same name.
• 3. Open Fetch. A connection window should automatically open. In the hostname box, type “composer.nyyouthsymphony.org” (no quotations).
• 4. In the login box, type “pennysaver\nyyscomposer” (no quotations) into the username field. In the password field, type “Mahler10” (no quotations).
• 5. Click OK.
• 6. Fetch will create a connection to the FTP site. Drag your compressed .zip file to the Fetch window.
• 7. When the file finishes transferring, close all the windows.

If you have any questions about the uploading process, please email FirstMusic@nyyouthsymphony.org.

Important:
Only applications emailed by midnight, December 31, 2010 will be considered. Hard copies will not be accepted. Only digital copies will be considered.