Artists are welcome to join the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research for a brief informational meeting about its competition for original music to serve as the Institute's leitmotif. A leitmotif is an associated melodic phrase or figure that accompanies the reappearance of an idea, person, or situation. I³R is seeking at leitmotif to musically convey its mission and vision when played at events and in other activities.

To join the meeting via zoom:

https://uark.zoom.us/j/87563944310?pwd=VnQyTnQ0VEgxTVNCNjkxeW83RENHZz09

Summary:

This competition is a collaboration with the University of Arkansas' Department of Music and Hill Records, a student-run record label and entertainment project at the University of Arkansas. The leitmotif will be unveiled at the grand opening of the Institute’s new facility later this year.

Submissions will undergo a two-phase panel review. During the first panel review, compositions will be judged on technical merit. The second panel review will focus on the composition’s artistic merits, emotive qualities, creativity, and tone. The composer of the winning submission will receive a $1,000 cash award and the opportunity to perform their piece at the Institute’s grand opening celebrations.