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The Tampa Bay Symphony is announcing a call for scores competition for living composers. One score will be selected for performance on our Spring 2027 concert series.* Finalists will be notified by October 21, 2026 and the symphony will read/rehearse the compositions by the finalists at a public eve
The Dorset Fiddlers are delighted to announce our second annual tune writing competition. Our concerts juxtapose new music alongside tunes from historic Dorset manuscripts and we wish to encourage innovation in a constantly evolving tradition. If you would like to hear your music showcased by the Do
The Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Silesian Philharmonic, in cooperation with the ZAiKS Authors’ Association, is organizing the 4th International Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Composers’ Competition in 2026. The Competition aims to commemorate the Patron of the Philharmonic. The Competition will also promote young
True Concord Voices & Orchestra, Tucson’s two-time Grammy-nominated professional chamber choir and orchestra, seeks scores for its tenth annual Stephen Paulus Emerging Composers Competition. ELIGIBILITY American composers age 18-40 (age as of December 31, 2026) TIMELINE Submission Deadline: Sept
Young Composers Competition Delft 2026/2027 |A New Platform for the Composers of TomorrowThe Young Composers Competition Delft 2026/2027 is a new composition competition for emerging composers from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.With a strong focus on artistic development, experimentation,
The cultural movement Renaissance-21 invites composers from all over the world to submit their orchestral works for a historic concert at Carnegie Hall (Zankel Hall) on November 12, 2026. The concert program highlights the world premiere of the Lost Suite in D minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff, together
The Dorset Fiddlers are delighted to announce our second annual tune writing competition. Our concerts juxtapose new music alongside tunes from historic Dorset manuscripts and we wish to encourage innovation in a constantly evolving tradition.If you would like to hear your music showcased by the Dor
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
The predecessor of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music（SHCM）, the National Conservatory of Music, was founded in 1927. As China’s first independent institution of higher musical education, the Conservatory will mark its centenary in 2027. In celebration of this occasion, the Shanghai Conservatory of
2026 Debussy International Music Competition opens online to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music.Season 4 application deadline: 10th October, 2026Results announcement: 29th October, 2026Apply now at:www.debussycompetition.com
The Festival for Creative Pianists and Abundant Silence invites composers to submit solo piano works for our 2026-27 call for scores. Selected composers will have their works performed by our Pianist in Residence (announcement soon) at our in-person festival in Montpelier, VT (August, 2027), and wil
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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 .
"Eurochestries International Composition Competition for Young Symphony Orchestra"While this is the first edition of the composition competition itself, Eurochestries has been organising international youth orchestra festivals and cultural exchanges for many years, bringing together young musicians
Are you ready to elevate your musical journey?Step into the spotlight with the M.T.A - Music Talent Award, a prestigious online competition welcoming musicians of all ages and disciplines from around the world. Whether you play an instrument, sing, compose, conduct, create music videos, or write abo
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
The members of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the National Association of Composers, USA are excited to invite submissions for our 2026 Young Composers Competition, in honor of composer and NACUSAsf founder Nancy Bloomer Deussen. The competition is open to composers attending grades 7-12 a
Announcing the 11th Annual SJO George Duke Commissioning Prize. The $5,000 prize is open to all composers, with a submission deadline of Aug. 15th. The newly commissioned work will be premiered by the SJO and entered into the SJO’s catalog of symphonic jazz commissions. Winner will also receive a on
The Newline Music Initiative 2026 Saxophone Quartet Composition Competition invites composers from around the world to submit original works for saxophone quartet.The competition is dedicated to discovering and recognizing distinctive new music for the saxophone quartet while encouraging composers t
Chicago a cappella seeks submissions for HerVoice, a competition and mentorship program for women composers. A partnership the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, this opportunity is open to composers of all ages who self-identify as female, from anywhere in the world. It is intended to promote the work of pro
Musiqa is accepting applications for their Emerging Composer Commission Program. Musiqa’s Emerging Composer Commission program identifies promising artistic talent and provides performance opportunities with an innovative, contemporary music chamber ensemble. The selected composer will receive: A co
Reflecting Forwards6 November – 9 November 2025University of Greenwich Concerts / Performances / Screenings / Talks / Workshops / Installations We seek submissions that explore the diverse areas of sound / image practice and actively encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgro