Members of the Iowa Composers Forum are invited to submit scores for the Mesa Duo to perform a concert on Sunday, September 14, 2025, 3:00pm at the Cedar Rock Frank Lloyd Wright House in Quasqueton, IA.

Instrumentation: Submitted pieces should be written for violin and piano duet (no solos). The Mesa Duo are Nash Ryder, violin, and Sean Botkin, piano.

Duration: Submitted works may be of any duration and have been written at any point in a composer’s career.

Due Date: May 15, 2025, by 11:59pm Central

Notification: Selected composers will be notified via email by May 31, 2025.

Submission:

Composers are encouraged to submit up to two different works.

Submissions can be made via email at iowacomposersforum@gmail.com

In your email, please submit the following information:

- Composer name

- Title(s) and year(s) composed

- Brief biography (150 words or less)

- Brief program notes (150 words or less)

- A copy of the score(s)

- An MP3 file or a link to a recording of the work(s) (MIDI realizations are acceptable)

Selection Process:

Final decisions regarding the selection of pieces for the concert will be decided by the Mesa Duo.

Pieces will be selected based on duration and difficulty. Only one piece per composer will be selected.

Feedback: A composer who is not selected may ask for feedback from the Mesa Duo, however, comments will be minimal.

Attendance: Selected composers are highly encouraged, but are not required, to attend the performance.

Points of Contact: Please contact Jonah if you have any questions.

Jonah Elrod, iowacomposersforum@gmail.com