Composer opportunity directory
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Open calls
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The National Young Composers Challenge is now accepting submissions! All composers ages 13-18 living in the United States are eligible to submit their work. Six winning composers will receive cash awards and have their music performed live by members of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday,
The competition is open to composers of all nationalities aged 18 and over.Entry to the competition is free.PRIZEThe best composition of an original contemporary aria based on a sacred text will be performed in concert at the San Colombano Music Festival 2027JURYPresident: Stefano Delle Donne, violi
Ensemble Tempus Konnex is looking for innovative contemporary music works. Apply now for TEMPUS LAB 2026! Open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Applicants should submit works written for up to 7 instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Piano, and String Quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello). W
The University of Alabama at Birmingham BrassWorks is a flexible faculty ensemble made up of a core brass trio (2 trumpets/flugelhorns and trombone) with with an additional member who performs on jazz piano/jazz alto. Members are: Dr. James Zingara and Dr. Steve Roberts, trumpets; Dr. Caleb Owenby,
The Contemporary Art Music Project (CAMP) invites composers and sound artists to submit works and proposals for CAMPGround27, its sixth international festival, taking place March 11–13, 2027, in Tampa, Florida. The three-day festival will feature 20–25 acoustic, electroacoustic, and installation wor
21st SUN RIVER PRIZE Students’ New Music Composition Competition Chengdu, P. R. China, 2026 New Talent · New Idea New Composition · New Music ◆ Sponsored by Sichuan Conservatory of Music ◆ Organized by Composition Department of Sichuan Conservatory of Music ISCM-Chengdu Section Southwest China Music
Each composer must submit a score with organic from 2 to 6 players: piano, two violins, viola, cello, contrabass. The work must not exceed 12 minutes.The score should be sent in PDF format at klknewmusic@gmail.com. The selected works will be played on November 30 of 2026 by Phoenix Ensemble. The con
The European Creative Contest 2026, International Composition Competition by Euregio Klassika, will be divided into two sections: 1. Choir with even or mixed voices 2. Chamber Ensemble (from Trio to Chamber Orchestra). The prize money of the competition is € 2300.00. The first classified in each
Euskal Herriko Txistulari Elkartea announces the Txistu Composition Competition EHTE 2026, open to composers of any age and nationality. The aim is to promote contemporary creation for the txistu and its instrumental family. Two proposals will be selected and awarded commissions: one work for an ens
The North Bay Chamber Orchestra invites composers of all ages and nationalities to submit original orchestral works for consideration in upcoming concert seasons. Selected works will be considered for live performance by the North Bay Chamber Orchestra, providing composers with an opportunity to col
The Lake George Music Festival is accepting applications starting Sept. 1 for new works for their 2027 summer season at Lake George, New York. Composers of any age and nationality are eligible, including students currently enrolled in degree programs. One or two winning composers will have their wor
The 10th Dante Moro International Composition Competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities.Sections:A: A composition for solo piano, piano and violin, piano and cello, or piano trio, to serve as the soundtrack for a 5’21” video presentation dedicated to Dante Moro.B: A work for pia
Past listings
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Chamber music for dancers. No fee, no age limits, old scores welcome. Chosen scores will be performed and video-taped at the 2027 SoundNow Festival. For its 2026 open call for scores, Atlanta Contemporary Ensemble is looking for 3 pieces between 5-7 minutes, scored for modern dancers and small mixed
THE 11th MATAN GIVOL INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS COMPETITIONCompositions for 5-14 instruments from the following - One each unless otherwise indicated: Flute (doubling piccolo, alto flute and bass flute), oboe (doubling english horn), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone,
Featuring virtuoso soprano Laiana Oliveira, a reference for composers interested in New Opera. Facilitated by João MacDowell, “a new thinker in the operatic genre.” (Dagens Nyheter) Application Link Application deadline: September 1, 2026 The International Brazilian Opera Company invites composers t
We are excited to announce our fifth East Zodiac Call for Composers for 2026-2027 Year of the Goat season! East Zodiac is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Asian composers and ensuring meaningful representation of Asian descent within the U.S. classical music scene. We aim to
20th Fidelio International Online Piano Composition Contest 2026 Piano competition divided into two categories. You can participate from the comfort of your home. Competition Details: . Categories: Tonal (any style) and Atonal (Contemporary style) . Máximum Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds per piece .
Juventas New Music Ensmeble is seeking chamber works for flute and harp duo, solo flute, and solo harp. Selected work(s) will be performed in February 21, 2027 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, with possible additional performances at other New England venues. For more information and to apply: https:/
The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Composition & Technology area is elated to announce a call for their inaugural Milwaukee Sonic Arts Festival. Dedicated to experimental electronic music and sonic art that engages with technology as a means of sonic expression and featuring performers Alex
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. Visit
Ludlow Song are looking for young composers, aged 16 to 25, who are facing financial barriers to their musical practice, to take part in a free, expenses-paid workshop with leading composer and teacher Professor Julian Philips in November this year. The workshop is an opportunity to explore English
hluk : zvuk invites composers of all nationalities and ages to submit works for two concert projects presented during the second half of the 2026 season. Selected works will be performed by laug.sonoris, a contemporary music ensemble based in Prague and Trenčín. Previously performed works are welcom
The Bartók World Competition 2026 is open for applications. We invite composers under 40 to submit original string quartet works (6–8 minutes) inspired by the spirit of Béla Bartók. The award-winning works will be premiered at a Gala Concert on 29 November 2026 in the Solti Hall of the Liszt Academy