In May 2027, we will perform a transcription of Maurice Ravel’s "Boléro". We are seeking works to accompany the concert that are inspired by "Boléro". The way in which these works relate to "Boléro" will be decided by the composers. We are offering the public premiere of the work at the Teatro Auditorium in Mar del Plata, Argentina, and a professional audio and video recording. In addition, there is the opportunity to extend the collaborative relationship between the composers and the ensemble. For this occasion, three works will be selected; these must be original and unpublished, and may last between 5 and 8 minutes. They must be submitted anonymously and must not contain any reference to the composer, otherwise they will be excluded from the call for entries. A pseudonym must be included. A jury comprising the composers Luis Tenaglia, Eugene Birman and Rouzbeh Rafie and the members of the ensemble will select the three winning works.

There are no age or nationality restrictions on participation. The piece must be written for an ensemble of between 4 and 7 musicians, comprising the following:

flute (alto flute)
bass clarinet
tenor sax (soprano sax)
electric guitar
piano
violin
double bass

The use of electronic instruments is not permitted, but amplification is allowed.

There is a participation fee of $15 (to cover all production costs). This participation fee is a donation and is therefore non-refundable.


Payment methods

PayPal: @ensambleaural

From Argentina: alias: ensambleaural

The deadline for submitting works is 31 January 2027.
The three winning works will be announced on 1 March 2027 on this website and on our Instagram profile. Participants will also be notified by email. The winning composers undertake to submit the relevant scores by 10 March 2027. The winning works will be premiered at the ‘Ensamble Aural/Boléro’ concert in May 2027 at the Teatro Auditorium in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The recording will take place in the same month, following the concert.

To take part, please send the following documents to the email address [email protected] with the subject "2027 International Call for Scores Ensamble Aural/Boléro":

1. A PDF file containing the participant’s full name, date and place of birth, pseudonym and the title of the work.
2. An anonymous score.
3. A brief biography (max. 500 words).
4. A brief explanation of how the submitted work relates to Maurice Ravel’s Boléro (max. 500 words).
5. A receipt for payment of the entry fee.

Thank you for taking part!