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Women-identifying composers are invited to submit an application for the Composition Workshop. Selected composers will be paired with an advisor who will provide feedback and suggestions on a work in progress, culminating in a live workshop during the annual Festival. The Ensemble-in-Residence will
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
OpusHER is EMPOWER: Women Changing Music’s annual award for emerging women composers, created to support new voices and expand the contemporary repertoire for wind instruments. For 2027, we’re looking for one composer to create a brand-new work for mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean and an ensemble of f
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
About the Open Call Applications are now open for our Virtual Residency (Fall 2026) and our NYC Residency (Spring 2027), both of which will explore the theme through critical inquiry and making, supported by funding, mentorship, and access to tools and expertise from Eyebeam's network. Eyebeam is in
CALLING EMERGING COMPOSERS! Six virtual classes for EMERGING CANADIAN COMPOSERS covering career development, creativity, publishing, networking, and more. Made by COMPOSERS for COMPOSERS. A series of six one-hour virtual classes offered over the course of September to October 2026 to emerging compo
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Bled Contemporary Music Week [OPEN CALL] ARS ADRIA [ARTIST RESIDENCY] [2026/2027] Ars Adria artist residency programmes welcome a wide range of practitioners, theorists, and researchers of various musical disciplines. Combining online development, exchange with peers and mentors, a preparation peri
.abeceda [New Music Academy] III.INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION ACADEMY [2026/2027] An international composition academy enabling each composer to develop and premiere one new work for one formation: solo, string quartet, chamber ensemble, symphonic orchestra, or choir. Combining online development, exch
precept.concept.percept XX. RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS and ENSEMBLES An international residency for composers, performers, and ensembles to collaboratively develop, interpret, perform, and present new works. — FORMAT Stage I. - 2 online workshops - Presentation and exchange of parti
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
As part of the Sound and Music Computing (SMC) Conference 2026, hosted by Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ), this three-day Winter School brings together artists, musicians, designers, makers, researchers and students interested in exploring the intersection of sound, technology, and performance. Running
[clausula.meta .x] II. RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR MUSIC-THEATRE MAKERS, COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS, DIRECTORS, DRAMATURGS, DESIGNERS, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ENSEMBLES SOURCE, SUBSTANCE, AND STRUCTURE Performance as Musical Knowledge: Genealogies and Futures An international residency dedicated to developing, t