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Eidos Piano Project

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Como Conservatory

EIDOS, transliteration from the Greek εἶδος ‘form’.The term became known when Plato used it in reference to Form in his ‘theory of ideas’. Here, we must understand the Platonic idea not only as ‘abstract concept’ but as ‘form and content’, meaning the shared form inherent in all concepts and their extensions. From this postulate, our musical project wishes to be an organic, heterodox and meta-evolutionary structure,

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Cornwall International Male Choral Festival - International Composers Competition

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Cornwall International Male Choral Festival

1.1. The Competition is open to any composer. 1.2. The Competition has no age restrictions. 1.3. Cash prizes, each of £500 will be awarded to the winner of ‘Best Composition from an International Composer’ (non UK resident), ‘Best Composition from a UK Composer’ (non Cornish resident), ‘Best Composition from a Cornish Composer’ and ‘Best Composition for Cambiata Choir’ (Composer of any nationality). 1.4. Other ‘Certi

Entry Fee: 30 GBP

Prize: 2000 GBP

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Call for scores TOY PIANO STORIES

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ENSEMBLE CHROMOSON

ENSEMBLE CHROMOSON Call for scores TOY PIANO STORIES The ensemble chromoson's pianist, Luca Lavuri-a passionate collector of toy pianos-curates a set of instruments rich in character and history, each with its own voice and timbre. More than a century after its invention, the toy piano continues to fascinate: once a children's plaything, it has since transcended its origins to become both a historical curiosity and a

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10th Guitar Composition Competition Fidelio via the Internet 2025 (Special discount 10th...

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Antonio Ruiz Asumendi

10th Guitar Composition Competition Fidelio 2025 Via the Internet (Special Tenth anniversary) (Divided into musical styles) This competition is for all ages and you can compete from any country. Entering this competition is very simple, all you have to do is to record your own guitar solo composition and send the audio file to the following email address: concursofidelio@gmail.com You don't need to submit the score,

Entry Fee: 10 EUR

Prize: 600 EUR

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Hollywood Piano - New Music Chamber Concert

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Hollywood Piano

To all composers! Hollywood Piano is announcing it's inaugural year for New Chamber Music Concerts. We are the largest piano store in the country, and have our own concert space that can seat up to 125. The first concert in the 2026 Season will happen in January at 499 S Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena CA. Applications are open to any and all composers, regardless of where you live. We will be programming 40-50 minutes of m

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Prize: 200 USD

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TOY PIANO STORIES

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ENSEMBLE CHROMOSON

ENSEMBLE CHROMOSON Call for scores TOY PIANO STORIES The call The ensemble chromoson's pianist, Luca Lavuri-a passionate collector of toy pianos-curates a set of instruments rich in character and history, each with its own voice and timbre. More than a century after its invention, the toy piano continues to fascinate: once a children's plaything, it has since transcended its origins to become both a historical curios

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Asynchronous Score Reviews with Mathew Arrellín

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Community Submission

Call for Asynchronous Score Reviews with Mathew Arrellín If you're looking for feedback on your compositions but don't necessarily have time to schedule a lesson or we live in timezones that make live lessons impossible, this is for you! I offer asynchronous score reviews, where I offer detailed, personalized feedback to help you continue to grow your music. There are two options: 1. Full Score Review – $40 For piec

Entry Fee: 40 USD

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BNMI “New England Legacies: The Boston Six Reimagined” Commissioning Prize

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The Boston New Music Initiative

The Boston New Music Initiative is pleased to announce an opportunity to write a new small work for this season’s theme “New England Legacies: The Boston Six Reimagined.” The purpose of this competition is to further the mission of The Boston New Music Initiative. Incorporated in 2010 to maintain an international network of composers, performers, conductors, directors, and champions of music, the organization aims to

Entry Fee: 30 USD

Prize: 50 USD

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X INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION "PROF. IVAN SPASSOV"

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Prof. Ivan Spassov Composition Competition

The Composition Competition in the name of the eminent Bulgarian composer and conductor Prof. Ivan Spassov will take place in Plovdiv from November, 21 till November 23. I. Requirements for participation 1. Candidates, regardless of age and nationality, can apply for the competition. 2. The competition will be held in two categories: Category A: Work (or a cycle of works) for chamber instrumental or vocal-instrumenta

Entry Fee: 50 EUR

Prize: 2600 EUR

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Young Composer's 2025 Halloween Competition

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Community Submission

The members have voted and decided upon a Halloween themed competition! This is a just-for-fun competition without monetary awards. But I will be making badges to reward the participants and to give them kudos! I'm thinking I'll make a badge for "Strangest/Weirdest/Most Outlandish piece", "Spookiest/Scariest piece" and "Overall 2025 Halloween winner" which will all be decided by a popular voting poll. The partici

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International Garth Newel Piano Quartet Composition Competition

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Garth Newel Music Center

12th International Garth Newel Piano Quartet Composition Competition Founded in 1973, Garth Newel Music Center (www.garthnewel.org) is one of the most active chamber music organizations in the country. Its resident ensemble, the Garth Newel Piano Quartet, performs over 60 concerts annually both at the Center and on tour. Through this competition, the Quartet seeks to broaden the piano quartet repertoire and to suppor

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Prize: 4000 USD

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RED NOTE New Music Festival Composition Competition

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Community Submission

The competition is open to all composers, regardless of age or nationality. This year there are two categories: Category A (Works for Chamber Ensemble) and Category B (Works for Wind Ensemble). The composer of the winning work in each category will receive $1000 and a performance at the RED NOTE New Music Festival in Illinois in March 2026. Complete guidelines and instructions on how to enter are available at the Com

Entry Fee: 25 USD

Prize: 2000 USD

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Follow My Score X | 10 Year Aniversary

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Score Follower

We are pleased to announce FMS X (sodelicious...), celebrating 10 years of Follow My Score. Approximately 30 works will be selected by the Score Follower jury, produced as “score videos,” and uploaded to our YouTube channel. Deadline: November 15, 2025. Deadline: November 14, 2025

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