Upcoming Opportunities

Seeks original, specially-written PDF scores for woodwind quintet 1-minute or less in duration and on the theme "civil war" for possible performance by the West Point Woodwind Quintet, to be performed at the April 29, 2012 Composer's Voice concert in New York City. (posted January 5, 2012)

Seeks chamber scores for any combination of flute, oboe doubling English horn, horn in F, soprano, guitar, viola, and piano. Solo works are also eligible. The piece can consist of any number of movements, but must be no longer than 12 minutes. Cash award and possible performance in Boston on May 11, 2012. (posted January 13, 2012)

Seeks email submissions of unperformed, short orchestral scores suitable for a youth orchestra from young Thai composers (Thai nationals; residents of Thailand for at last three years,; who have at least one Thai parent; or are enrolled in a school or university in Thailand) under the age of 25 for their Young Composers' Contest.  Cash prizes, premieres, possible additional performances (posted December 28, 2011)

Seeks scores up to 8 minutes in duration from Upper Midwest composers to be presented at a Tuesday Salon concert by Zeitgeist (ensemble instrumentation: one percussion, piano, and one clarinet/Bb bass clarinet and/or soprano saxophone) or The Dream Songs Project (mezzo-soprano voice and guitar).  Rehearsal and performance, archival recording. Selected composers must be available to attend the performances in St. Paul, Minn., on March 20, 2012, and will be required to contribute $25 towards recording costs.  Please note: Tuesday Salons are intended as a service to local composers and not as a competition. (posted January 30, 2012)

Seeks composer applicants for their grants supporting up to five contemporary or traditional artists from the United States to spend a three-month 2013 residency in Japan. “Applicants should have regional or national recognition and anticipate a highly rigorous review of their work.  Artists should also present compelling reasons for wanting to work in Japan.” (posted December 9, 2011)

Seeks composer applicants for their July - December, 2012, residency program.  “Residencies are available for 2 to 8 weeks stays. Each resident receives a $100 stipend per week, free housing, and a separate studio.” (posted January 5, 2012)

Seeks original jazz scores for standard big band instrumentation from student composers currently enrolled in high school or their Big Band Composition Competition.  Cash award and performance by the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra at the 55th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 23, 2012. (posted October 21, 2011)

Seeks solo piano scores (under 8 minutes) and/or chamber ensemble scores ( 3-10 instruments, under 15 minutes) from composers under age 35 for their "Young Virtuosos 2012" Composition Prize. Another prize is also on offer for piano performance. Cash prizes and performances. (posted September 7, 2011)

Seek non-student U.S. composer applicants for their collaborative operatic Composer In Residence program.  Online application process opens February 15, 2012.  “The chosen candidate will embark on a three year personalized track providing opportunities to cultivate his/her skills in all aspects of opera production, from working one-on-one with librettists and dramaturges, to workshops and scene treatments with world-class performers.” Selected composer's term will begin September 2012.  Salary and benefits. (posted January 25, 2012)