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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First Prize: $10,000 USDSecond Prize: $6,000 USDEligibility: Composers residing in the United States, age 18-26 on the deadline for submission, September 1, 2026. Previous winners, as well as faculty and staff of the University of Louisville and their spouses and children are not eligible to enter.
COmpass REsonance (CORE)—an internationally acclaimed ensemble led by Zachary Carrettin and Mina Gajic—is seeking an original, unperformed work for conductorless string orchestra, offering a $3,000 prize and the possibility of a world premiere performance by CORE.The competition is open to composers
The PRIX ARS ADRIA Awards are dedicated to honoring artistic excellence and innovation across the field of contemporary classical music. The inaugural 2026 edition is open to both emerging and established artists, with the aim of highlighting exceptional artistic achievements, original works, and ou
Composition Competition for Irish ComposersIn the framework of the Irish EU Presidency, the Brussels Chamber Ensemble, a symphonic orchestra composed of 60 musicians, is launching a Composition Competition for Irish Composers, in official cooperation with the Irish Embassy of Brussels and the Irish
The Church of the Blessed Sacrament Competition in Liturgical Composition seeks to foster new music for the Roman Rite. There are no nationality restrictions; applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Submission Requirements The work may comprise any combination of vocal forces from a min
Dedicated to nurturing emerging talent, the Young Composer Initiative is a global contest established in 2022 that champions the creation of innovative wind band compositions by aspiring composers worldwide. The YCI provides: a live performance premiere, a free recording, invitations to serve as a g
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,
What is the SwanSongS Fund? Dr. Phillip A. Swan, has established himself as a supporter and promoter of new choral compositions. To honor his 15th anniversary season as Artistic Director of NEWVoices, we established the SwanSongS Fund. This fund will support an ongoing choral composition competition
Carl Reinecke 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 Applicatio
The Brazosport Symphony Orchestra (BSO), located in Lake Jackson, Texas, is sponsoring a competition for student and amateur composers. PRIZE The BSO will feature the winning composition in a public performance. RULES • Entries shall be original compositions between six and ten minutes in duration.
TRUE CONCORD ANNOUNCES ITS SECOND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL COMPETITION True Concord Voices & Orchestra, Tucson’s Two-Time Grammy-nominated ensemble, seeks new, unpublished Christmas works for its December 2026 Lessons & Carols by Candlelight Concerts and/or its Holiday Special. The winning pie
We invite all musicians worldwide — including all instruments, voices, composers, and ensembles — to take part in a refined international artistic experience.With five successful editions and over 1,400 distinguished participants, the competition has established itself as a respected platform for ar