Mojacar Convenes the Ii National Moors & Christians Marches Composition Competition

The “Al-Mosaquer” Moors & Christians General Association, in collaboration with Mojácar Council of the Moors & Christians festivities, is hosting the II National Composition of Moors & Christians Marches Competition. The aim is to foster the creation and promotion of festive music, emphasizing originality and exclusivity, to enrich the musical repertoire of these celebrations.

This edition of the competition focuses on Christian Marches, dedicated to the “Al-Mosaquer” Moors & Christians Association and its annual festivities held in June. Participation is open to any individual, whether a resident of Spain or not.

The prizes include 1,000 euros for the first-placed march, awarded by the “Al-Mosaquer” Moors & Christians General Association, and 500 euros for the second prize, awarded by Mojácar Council.

Participants may submit multiple original, unpublished compositions that meet the competition’s requirements. The jury will assess originality and suitability for performance by an amateur-level music band typically involved in the festivities processions.

Marches should ideally be between 4 to 6 minutes in duration, following the formal, compositional aspect, instrumentation, and orchestration characteristic of such marches.

Compositions must be submitted in an envelope containing five paper copies of the score and one paper copy of the parts, accompanied by a digital file (in PDF format) and a MIDI audio file or similar on a CD or USB memory stick.

The deadline for submissions is January 23, 2024, and entries should be sent to the Moors & Christians General Association.