Call for Multichannel Works (4-Channel)
Electronic Nights Nr.6 & Nr.7
School of Music, Texas Tech University
The School of Music at Texas Tech University invites composers to submit multichannel electroacoustic works (4-channel) for Electronic Nights Nr.6 and Nr.7. These concerts celebrate the art of space in sound, focusing on how music unfolds in and interacts with its acoustic environment.
Submission Materials
Each submission must include all of the following:
Four mono audio files (4-channel stems) — clearly labeled (FL, FR, RL, RR).
Channel layout plan/diagram — showing spatial arrangement.
One stereo MP3 version of the piece.
Composer bio — maximum 100 words.
Program note — maximum 100 words.
Artistic headshot — high-resolution (JPEG or PNG).
What to Submit (single cloud folder; non-expiring link)
Please upload everything to one folder on a permanent cloud drive (Google Drive or Dropbox) with “Anyone with the link can view” enabled.
Stereo Reference (MP3)
One stereo MP3 of the work (320 kbps preferred).
Quad Delivery (4 Mono Stems)
Four mono WAV files (48 kHz / 24-bit preferred).
Filenames: Lastname_Title_CH1.wav … CH4.wav
Include a short channel-order note (e.g., CH1 = Front Left, CH2 = Front Right, CH3 = Rear Left, CH4 = Rear Right).
Program & Publicity Materials
Headshot: JPG/PNG, at least 1500 px on the long side.
Short bio: ~100 words, plain text.
Program note: ~100 words, plain text.
Technical & Playback Notes
Format: 4.0 fixed media (no live performers).
We route stems to a standard quad array; avoid bus processing assuming a different layout.
Please leave headroom (–1 dBFS peak recommended).
Works should be concert-ready; additional spatialization will not be added unless requested.
How to Submit
Upload all materials to Google Drive or Dropbox in a single folder with view-only, non-expiring access (no login required).
We do not accept WeTransfer or any site requiring an account to download files.
Email the link and details below to: call4electronicworks@gmail.com
Email subject (required):
“Sumbittion for electronic nights Nr.6 & Nr.7 – [Name of Composer]”
Email body (copy/paste):
Composer/Artist name:
Work title (year):
Duration (mm:ss):
Category: Audio-only quad / Quad + video
Channel order (CH1–CH4):
Cloud folder link (view-only):
City/Country:
Tech notes (optional):
Additional Information
Multiple submissions are welcome (send a separate email per work).
If your piece has been selected in previous Electronic Nights, please do not resubmit the same work.
Previously premiered works are welcome; ensure you hold the necessary rights.
By submitting, you grant non-exclusive permission to present the work at Electronic Nights and to use your materials for promotion.
Participation/attendance is optional; our team will handle all playback on site at Texas Tech University.
Questions? Email call4electronicworks@gmail.com.
Deadline
December 20, 2025
Important
Submissions not following this structure will be disqualified.
We are waiting for your amazing pieces!