The Capital Hearings, a 12- to 14-member mixed vocal ensemble, are proud to announce the 2016 Young Composers Competition! We encourage composers age 40 or below to submit mixed a cappella works of two-to-five minutes in duration that align with our 2016 artistic theme, Politics and Political Capital. A cash prize of $500 will be awarded. For full information, please visit http://www.thecapitalhearings.com/competition. Submissions are due Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:59 PM (Eastern).
From formal concerts and embassy soirees to holiday caroling and flashmobs, the group's wide-ranging repertoire of classical choral favorites, vocal jazz, and contemporary arrangements has established it as Washington D.C.'s most versatile vocal ensemble.