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Fourth Coast Ensemble and Sparks & Wiry Cries present the second annual Chicago songSlam on Sunday, April 11 at 7:00pm presented virtually, live in HD.

songSlam is a unique opportunity for 10 composer/performer teams to premiere new art songs and compete for cash prizes.  Each team will present a new song of 5 minutes or less for voice and piano in any language for the voting audience, who - in the poetry slam tradition - will then vote on their favorites and award $2,000 in prize money.

This event will be emcee'd by Jake Heggie, composer of Moby Dick, Dead Man Walking, and over 300 art songs!

The 2021 Chicago Songslam is generously Sponsored by

Dana Brown
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​HOW TO WATCH THE CONCERT ON APRIL 11
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1. Click the "Single Tickets | View Concert" button above and log in with the email and password you created, or that was provided to you.
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2. A pre-concert countdown clock will appear right here (in the white box above) at 6:45pm CST, featuring audio from the Fourth Coast Ensemble archives.

3. The HD live broadcast of songSLAM Chicago will begin at 7:00pm CST, and lasts approximately 90 minutes.  Replay access continues for 48-hours after the live broadcast.

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Rules:

1) Registration is $20 USD and opens on Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm CST on a first-come, first-served basis.

2) Performance slots will be given to the first 10-12 applicants to apply; there will also be space for 5 alternate slots in the event of cancellations. The registration fee will be refunded to those teams who do not make the performance or alternate list.

3) Original compositions presented at the Chicago songSLAM must:
  • be composed for voice and piano
  • feature texts that are in the public domain or have
  • written and signed permission from the author/trust (more info on this to come once accepted)
  • receive their world premiere at our event.

4) Songs should be no more than 5 minutes in length.

5) A composer can only submit ONE song for the event. Performers can only perform in ONE song for the event.

6) Texts may be in any language.

7) There is no age limit for those who wish to apply.

8) Composer must be present for the premiere.

9) Poets may be a part of the team, but must be present for the premiere.

10) Further prizes may be granted at the discretion of the Co-Artistic Directors of Sparks & Wiry Cries, including but not limited to: online publication and sales of any song(s) of their choosing, hosted through Sparks & Wiry Cries’ website, and possible inclusion in a songSLAM song book published through New Music Shelf.  Sparks & Wiry Cries and Fourth Coast Ensemble will never claim ownership of the music premiered at any songSLAM. The rights to the premiered works will remain solely within the Artistic team that applied and how they see fit to divide any assets. Sparks may ask for permission from the entire team to use the recording in their promotional materials.

11) Teams should be complete at the time of registration and must consist of at least two people. Composer/poet can be either pianist or singer.

12) Completed scores must be submitted by March 5, 2020.

Teams are encouraged to bring their friends, as all prizes will be awarded by audience vote. SPACE IS LIMITED and historically this event has sold out very quickly!

2019 songSLAM CHICAGO WINNERS
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FIRST PRIZE - $1,000 
"Bethesda, Maryland:
Nov 23, 1963"
Erik Pearson, composer and pianist
Ryan Townsend Strand, tenor
SECOND PRIZE - $600
 "Tikka Masala"
Meg Huskin, composer
Alannah Spencer, soprano
Natalie Sherer, piano
THIRD PRIZE - $400 
"Harja Otsimine"
Leo Radosavljevic, composer and
​bass-baritone
George Radosavljevic, piano


Fourth Coast Ensemble is closely following the guidelines of local and federal government officials regarding the global health crisis.  For additional questions, contact us.​
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Chicago, IL 60615
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  • About
    • The Organization
    • Quartet & Staff Members
    • Season Spotlight Composer
  • Blog
  • On Stage
    • 2021 HD Season >
      • Soprano | Mezzo Duo
      • Tenor | Bass Duo
      • Quartet Remix
      • songSLAM
    • Past Seasons >
      • 2019-20 Season >
        • Songs of Fourth Coast
        • American Woman
        • Between the Lines
        • Four by Four
  • Support
    • Give
  • Contact