Composer opportunity directory
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Best Classical Musicians AwardsOpen to all instrumentalists, singers, conductors & chamber musicians, and composers of all nationalities Online.2026 Season 4 application deadline: 15th October 2026Results announcement: 5th November 2026Apply now at:https://www.bestclassicalmusicians.com/
The "Basel Composition Competition" is aimed at composers of all ages from all over the world who compose new works and bring them to Basel for their world premiere. During three competition concerts and a final concert, which will take place in April 2027, three to four works will be honored and re
BEETHOVEN AWARD – an established international online music competition with 4 successful editions and laureates from 40+ countries. Open to musicians of all ages and nationalities: all instruments, voice, chamber ensembles, conductors and composers. Free choice of repertoire – Beethoven is not requ
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
Erik Satie International Music Competition is an online global stage dedicated to celebrating creativity, individuality, and artistic mastery. Open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, and chamber music — with no age limit — this international competition invites performers to push t
West London Chamber Choir, directed by Hilary Campbell, is giving a concert of new choral music on Friday 19 March 2027 in central London and has just launched a competition for composers, the 2026 Henk de Jager Choral Composition Competition. Composers are invited to set one or more of the followi
“Notes from the Past, Sounds of the Future” General information and structure of the call These Rules govern the composition competition “Notes from the Past, Sounds of the Future”, organised by the Associazione Domenico Scarlatti as part of the project funded by SIAE – Per Chi Crea. Participati
Open to all instruments, vocalists, composers, and conductors.UK International Music Competition Online is calling all talented musicians around the world. The competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, and chamber music for multiple categories.2026 Season 4Application Dea
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
Outstanding winners will receive generous cash prizes and extensive promotional opportunities.
Past listings
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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