The cultural association “Note a Sud”, is proud to announce the second edition of the composition competition seeking submissions of new scores for saxophone (soprano or alto) and piano. Compositions can belong to any musical genre, without any aesthetic or expressive restrictions, but as the result of a profound sound research that highlights the great potential of the ensemble.

The competition is open to composers of any nationalities, without age limits. In the case of multiple submissions, a registration fee must be paid for each score. Compositions already published or awarded in other competitions are allowed. The length of compositions must be between 5 and 10 minutes.

The international jury is composed by (in alphabetical order):
Daniele Bravi (composer - Italy)
Fernando Garnero (composer- Argentina)
Ivan Solano (clarinetist/composer- Spain)
Javier Torres Maldonado (composer- Mexico)
Leonardo Sbaffi (saxophonist- Italy)

The judgment of the commission is unquestionable, moreover it reserves the right not to award the prize.

The winner will receive a prize of 400 euros. The winning composition will also be performed as part of the contemporary music festival "RUMORE BIANCO" that will take place in Foggia (Italy) in December 2021. The date will be communicated as soon as possible.
The results of the competition will be published on the quartet's website on November 30th 2021.