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The world has changed immensely since the inception of the International Society for Contemporary Music in 1922 in Salzburg.

For
the first time in the history of this prestigious organization, its
showcase of musical excellence, the World New Music Days, will be held
in the Southern Hemisphere: in Sydney, Australia.

It
is fitting that the 2010 World New Music Days takes place in the New
World. Australia is both a very young and very old country. Its
indigenous settlers are estimated to have arrived at least 40,000 years
ago, while European settlement only commenced in 1788. Sydney is an
international city with a diverse, multicultural population of at least
4 million people.

Music
should both reflect and shape the diversity of culture and artistic
practice in the world. The 2010 World New Music Days is searching for
vital, engaging and interesting music in all its forms both within and
beyond the art music tradition.

The 2010 ISCM World New Music Days presenters – the Aurora Festival and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music – will present works from each of the 52 ISCM Member sections
alongside music of the Asia-Pacific region of which Australia is a
part. This festival will showcase the latest in musical innovation and
expression, setting the scene for the next 88 years of artistic
excellence.

Selected
submissions will be played by Australia’s top performers – both
established ensembles and emerging artists, within the overall focus on
chamber and choral music.

We look forward at all submissions to the 2010 ISCM World New Music Days: bringing the world to Australia.

Dr. Matthew Hindson AM
Artistic Director

http://www.aurorafestival.com.au/callforworks.html