Calls for current “Submitting” BAMA members only

NOTE: You must be a BAMA “Submitting Member” for the current season in order to submit scores for any of the calls below. Visit artmusic.org/join if you want to join BAMA and pay online now.

By submitting scores for programming consideration, you also agree to participate in the development, planning, and presentation of any concert on which your submissions are selected for programming.

Also, some events may require supplemental payment on the part of the submitting member to cover performer fees. If this is the case, it will be clearly communicated within the details of the call for scores, or communicated individually to submitters before it is programmed.

– Current Open Calls –

Call for Scores: Vuorovesi Trio

Call for Scores: Vuorovesi Trio (Diane Boyd Schultz, Mary Lindsey Bailey, Osiris Molina)
Concert Date: March 24, 2025
Submission deadline: Feb 1, 2025 for scores and parts
Instrumentation: standard instrumentation is flute, oboe, Bb Clarinet, doublings of Alto Flute, English horn and Bass Clarinet also available

Formed in 2018, the Vuorovesi Trio (Finnish for “tide”) has quickly become one of the leading woodwind trios of the combination of flute, oboe, and clarinet.  Comprised of University of Alabama School of Music faculty members Diane Boyd Schultz, Mary Lindsey Bailey, and Osiris J. Molina, the trio specializes in the unique repertoire for that combination and has already garnered significant critical acclaim. Their recent performances include a special concert at the historic Cervantes Hall in Havana, Cuba, and featured performers at the most recent International Double Reed Society Conference, National Flute Association Convention, and the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest.

The trio is particularly interested in new works using all three players but will accept duos and solo submissions.

How to Submit:
By Feb. 1, 2025, email  with the subject “Vuorovesi” and the following info:

  • Composer/collaborator
  • Title
  • Duration
  • Instrumentation
  • Technical requirements
  • Optional recording or demo

Call for Scores: Jacob Elkin, trombone

Concert dates: TBD between February 15-24, 2025
Submission deadline: EXTENDED TO MAY 18, 2024
Venue(s): TBD
Instrumentation: Tenor or bass trombone, with or without electronics.

Trombonist Jacob Elkin has offered to present a concert featuring BAMA member composers in February of 2025. He is particularly interested in electronics, improvisation, and microtonality but will consider all submissions. Works for solo tenor or bass trombone (acoustic or electronic) are more likely to have repeat performances. Collaborative improvisations and pieces to be performed with local musicians are possible, provided the composer manages rehearsals and covers additional performer fees.

How to Submit:
By May 18, 2024, email with the subject “Elkin” and the following info:

  • Composer/collaborator
  • Working title
  • Duration
  • Instrumentation
  • Technical requirements
  • Optional recording or demo


If the work to be submitted is complete, attach the score in PDF format. Otherwise, include a proposal with a brief description of the composition/collaboration. A due date for proposed compositions will be announced later.

See jacobelkin.com for more information about the performer.
Email for clarification about the call.