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International Composition Competition Orazio Michi dell’Arpa PRESS RELEASE THE SECOND EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION "ORAZIO MICHI DELL'ARPA" IS UNDERWAY Deadline set for October 31, 2026. The excellent international jury that will evaluate the unpublished works for piano has b
The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) announces the 2027 Franco Carillon Composition Contest. The goal of this contest is to grow the carillon repertoire with new works of high quality and innovative musical language. Submission type: Entries must be an original carillon composition f
The South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Orchestra Division has a yearly Composition Contest for the Sight Reading portion of our Concert Performance Assessment. We are currently seeking original compositions specifically written for 6th–12th grade string orchestras that meet our estab
The NBA/Merrill Jones Memorial Young Band Composition Contest was established in 1991 as a memorial to Merrill Jones, co-owner of Wingert-Jones Music Company, by his widow, Priscilla Jones. Mr. Jones was concerned always with helping the young composer. NBA past president Robert (Bob) Foster sugges
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
KANTOS CHRISTMAS CAROL COMPETITION 2026 Winner’s Prize Money: £500 Guest Panellist: Cecilia McDowall The winning entry will be performed in our Candlelit Carols with Kantos concerts on Thursday 3 December at St John’s Church, Chester and Saturday 5 December 2026 at St Ann’s Church, Manchester. THE S
The Max Bruch International Music Competition is open to all instruments, voices, conducting, composition, and chamber music, with no age restrictions. This international online competition is designed to challenge your virtuosity and celebrate your artistic brilliance.All award winners receive a be
Couperin International Music Competition is an online international music competition that aims to fully challenge the virtuosity and artistic excellence of performers. It opens to all Instruments, Voices, Conducting, Composition and Chamber Music, there is no age limit.2026 Season 3 Application Dea
Golden Prestige International Music Competition is an online music competition open to musicians of all ages, all majors including instruments, vocal, conducting, chamber music, composition, music writings, and creative video.2026 Season 3Application Deadline: 9th August, 2026Results Date: 28th Augu
GET IN THE LOOP! The 2026 Musicworks Electronic Music Composition Contest is open Our annual juried contest spotlights new musical talent from around the world, offering four cash prizes and opportunities to be heard and published. In 2025, we received 127 submissions from 17 countries, including Ca
The Ensemble Contemporary α invites submissions for a premiere at its March 2027 concert. Submission Guidelines 1. Eligibility Not exceeding 40 years old on the date of the premiere (March 18, 2027) No restriction on nationality 2. Composition ・Submission condition: Work(s) must not have been
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