November 1, 2006 is the deadline for receipt of entries in the Co-op Press competition for solo performers for their artistic interpretation of the music of composer, Sy Brandon as exemplified in a digital recording of one of the selected competition pieces. A panel of judges will award prizes of $500, $300, and $200 to the first, second and third place winners respectively. Release of the recording on a CD is also included in all prize categories. The works for this competition that involve double bass are "Affirmation" for double bass and piano or organ, and "Four Cat-like Moods" for double bass and piano. For more information visit http://cooppress.hostrack.net/ or write Co-op Press P.O. Box 204 Wrightsville, PA 17368 USA