Eastman hymn competition

The organ, sacred music, and historical keyboard departments of the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, announce a competition for a new hymn text.

The winning text will be included in the program of the biennial Utecht Hymnody Symposium and Festival, to be held at Eastman November 17–18. The event will feature guest speaker Paul Westermeyer and guest organist Bruce Neswick. The panel of judges includes Emily Brink, Carl Daw, Sister Delores Dufner, and Martin Jean.

Deadline for submission is July 15, and the winning text will be announced by September 15. The prize is $1,000 plus support up to $500 to travel to Rochester for the symposium and festival. For information: www.esm.rochester.edu/organ/utech/.