2009 - Chicago
The Traynor Competition
The Traynor Competition
Composers submitted scores four to five minutes long, written for a consort of 3 to 6 viols. The judges selected four winners, and the winning compositions were performed at Conclave. As well, an "Audience Favorite" prize was awarded.
| Heather Spence at the Traynor "also-rans" concert. | Traynor Also-ran composers and performers. |
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| Wendy Gillespie's group preparing to play Jean Henderson's "Serenade". | Audience at the Traynor competition concert. |
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| A performance of Patrice Connelly's In Nomine "Five". | Preparing to perform Donald Womack's "O Magnum Mysterium". |
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| Tuning for John Anthony Lennon's "As She Sings". | Traynor (trainer?) shoes. |
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| Tetsushi Mimuro (president of VdGSJ) giving the Japanese perspective. | Alice Renken announcing the winners. |
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| Will Ayton commenting on the jury process. | Anna Schoettle and John Anthony Lennon. |
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| Phyllis Olson and Jean Henderson. | Composer Patrice Connelly and competition judges. |
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