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Participate<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In THE TIMES, young composers (10-20 years old) have their compositions performed by the professional musicians of HERMESensemble.

The next edition will take place on 9 May 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can register until January 2nd and scores will be due February 14th, after that the selection will take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • You are at least 10 years and maximum 20 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You are not enrolled at a Conservatoire or any other school of higher music education. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Are you in part-time music education or taking music at a secondary school? Then you certainly can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You can attend all rehearsals and the concert at AMUZ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Participating in THE TIMES is free of charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Composition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You write a composition of maximum 5 minutes. During rehearsals, your coaches will help you to further tweak your work.
    These instruments are part of the instrumentation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Flute (or piccolo\/alto\/bass flute), <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Clarinet (or bass clarinet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Piano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trumpet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The composition must be an original one. Adaptations of existing compositions and harmony exercises are not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The composition style is a free choice, but make your music scores readable for the musicians. Make clear directions such as: tempi, dynamics, articulations, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Traditional music scores (with staves) are not compulsory. Neat and clear graphic music scores are also considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Please note that solo works will not be withheld. The widest possible use of the ensemble is encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      14th March 2027<\/td>10-13h
      14-17h<\/td>      		rehearsal<\/td>HERMESstudio (Wijnegem)<\/td><\/tr>
      17th April 2027<\/td>10-13h
      14-17h<\/td>      		rehearsal<\/td>HERMESstudio (Wijnegem)<\/td><\/tr>
      9th May 2026<\/td>15h<\/td>concert<\/td>AMUZ (Antwerp)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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