Call for Multichannel Works (4-Channel)

[Ali Balighi]

Call for Multichannel Works (4-Channel)

Electronic Nights No. 8, 9, & 10

Link: https://electronicnights.github.io/call4works.html

School of Music, Texas Tech University

The School of Music at Texas Tech University is pleased to announce a new call for works for Electronic Nights No. 8, 9, and 10. We invite composers and intermedia artists to submit multichannel electroacoustic works (4-channel) that explore spatial depth and immersive environments. For this cycle, we are expanding our programming to include works for both audio-only and audio-visual (video) formats.

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 Submission Materials

Each submission must include the following components:

• Four Mono Audio Files: 4-channel stems clearly labeled (FL, FR, RL, RR).

• Video File (Optional): High-quality video for audio-visual submissions.

• Channel Layout Plan: A simple diagram or text file showing the spatial arrangement.

• Stereo Reference: One stereo MP3 version of the piece.

• Documentation (Word File): Containing a bio (150 words) and a Program Note (150 words).

• Artistic Headshot: High-resolution (JPEG or PNG).

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 Technical Specifications

Quad Delivery (4 Mono Stems)

• Format: Four mono WAV files (48 kHz / 24-bit preferred).

• Filenames: Lastname_Title_CH1.wav through CH4.wav.

• Channel Order: Include a note (e.g., CH1=FL, CH2=FR, CH3=RL, CH4=RR).

Video Specifications

• Format: .mp4 or .mov (H.264 or ProRes).

• Resolution: 1080p or 4K.

Program & Publicity

• Biography: Exactly 150 words, included in a Word document.

• Program Note (PN): Exactly 150 words, included in a Word document.

• Headshot: JPG/PNG, at least 1500 px on the long side.

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 Hosting & Storage

Please upload all materials to a single folder on a cloud storage service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).

• Access: Set to "Anyone with the link can view."

• Availability: The link must remain active until the end of 2026. Do not use expiring services like WeTransfer or those requiring an account to download.

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 How to Submit

Email your submission link to: call4elect...@gmail.com

Email Subject: Submission for Electronic Nights No. 8, 9, & 10 – [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):

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 Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026

• Storage Expiry: Links must remain active through December 31, 2026.

 Additional Information

• Multiple submissions are welcome (please send a separate email for each).

• Previously premiered works are encouraged, provided you hold the rights.

• Participation is optional; the Texas Tech team will manage all technical playback and spatial routing on-site.

Questions? Reach out to us at call4elect...@gmail.com.