Common Resonance is pleased to announce our fall 2026 call for scores. The selected work will be performed by Koe Duo (Eva Ding, flute; Emma Kato, cello) on November 8, 2026 at Zürcher Gallery in New York City. Professional audio and video recordings will be provided to the selected composers.
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About Common Resonance
Common Resonance was founded to extended classical music audience by leverage other art forms and to program living composers' work. Our inaugural concert sold out weeks in advance with a long waitlist, and we are thrilled to continue building this community of composers, performers, visual artists, and listeners.
About This Call
For this program, we are inviting composers to submit works up to the instrumentation of the flute and cello duo, with or without fixed or live electronics.
Eligibility
Composers of all nationalities and ages are encouraged to apply. There are no restrictions regarding professional status. Works may have been previously performed.
Guidelines
Instrumentation: Flute and cello duo, flute solo, or cello solo. Fixed electronics are welcome. Live electronics are also welcome, but best if the composer can perform the electronics.
Duration: 3–10 minutes
One submission per instrumentation per composer
Scores must be legible and performance-ready
Submission Requirements
Score (PDF)
Audio file of the work (recording or MIDI mockup)
Fixed media file, if applicable
Program note (~ 200 words)
Short composer bio (~100 words)
Fee
A non-refundable submission fee of $25 is required.
Deadline
All materials must be submitted by August 30, 2026 (11:59 PM EST).
Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc19Av3CLL99IFqJ4GEhXItbRKOziDi...
About Koe Duo
Koe (聲 [koh eɪ] — sound, voice, noise) is a flute and cello duo comprised of Eva Ding and Emma Kato, dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented composers and creating interdisciplinary projects rooted in their respective cultural upbringings. Originally formed during their graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music, Koe has performed at Carnegie Hall, WQXR's The Greene Space, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, The McKittrick Hotel, and Riverside Church. They were artists-in-residence at the Center at West Park for their Fall 2021 season and have been recipients of Chamber Music America's Ensemble Forward Grant, supported by the New York Community Trust, as well as the LMCC Creative Engagement Grant.
Any questions please email: info@whitneysheng.com