The deadline for entries in the ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Commission Competition
has been extended to October 1, 1998.  First prize is a commission of $1250
for a new work to be premiered at the SEAMUS 2000 conference at the
University of North Texas, in Denton, TX.  Finalists will have their work
presented at the SEAMUS 99 conference at San Jose State University, in San
Jose, CA.

 To enter the competition, you must be either (a) a SEAMUS student member,
(b) a US citizen or legal resident currently enrolled in a high school,
university or college program.  Proof of student status is required.  You
may submit only one electroacoustic work for consideration.  Tapes and
scores (if necessary) must not contain the name of the entrant.  Materials
will only be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Submissions must include an official submission form, available from the
SEAMUS web site, http://comp.music.lsu.edu/seamus/.  The deadline has been
extended to October 1, 1998.

Send all materials to:

1998 ASCAP/SEAMUS Student Commission Competition
School of Music
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA  70803
USA

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Stephen David Beck
President, SEAMUS