Seeks contemporary chamber opera scores (6 singers or less, circa 10 instrumentalists, no chorus) with 1 or no performance history for their 2010 Vista Competition. 6-8 semi-finalists will be selected and excerpts of these operas will be performed in front of a live audience in Houston, Texas.

Seeks PDFs of recent representative scores from U.S. composers aged 18-26 (on October 2, 2009) for their Iron Composer Competition on October 2, 2009, at Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory in Berea, Ohio. At 9:00 a.m., that day composers will be given a specific instrumentation and the "Secret Theme Ingredient,"which could be any kind of musical raw material, such as a chord progression or a found object. Composers will have five hours to compose the work and produce a score and parts. Cash awards.

Seeks PDF scores plus mp3 recordings (MIDI is OK) of short works for solo instrument, small ensemble, or any combination up to a chamber orchestra (chamber orchestra works may have one soloist -- instrument or vocal -- but no chorus) for their 2009 Composers Competition. Works with additional media, and/or electronic components will be considered as well. Cash award and possible performance in NYC. The winning piece and all five finalists will be submitted to represent the US in the ISCM World Music Days Competition. Please note: previous entry Deadline of June 1, 2009, has been extended to July 15, 2009, at 11:59 PM.

Seek short, "winter holiday season" chamber scores from composers under age 35 for any combination of female voices (up to 8 -- 4 sopranos & 4altos) and instrumental ensemble (flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, & piano). This includes a cappella works, instrumental works, solo or chamber vocal music with instrumental accompaniment, and choral-instrumental works. Performance in Boston, Mass., during winter holiday season 2009.

Seeks recently composed works for solo piano for their 2009 Heckscher Composition Prize. The work should be 10-20 minutes in duration, and written in 2006 or after. An electronic component (performable with only a compact disc system) is acceptable. Works involving synthesizers and other keyboards are not acceptable. Cash award and performance during 2009-10 academic year.

Seeks sample scores for a cappella choir, maximum divisi SSAATTBB, for their 2^nd annual Composition Contest. Prize is a cash commission for a new short work to be premiered during their 2010-2011 season.

Seeks scores and recordings (MIDI OK) of short, original, unpublished works for wind ensemble specific to their instrumentation from U.S. composers for their "Call for Scores" Awards. Difficulty level should be suitable for medium to advanced players. Cash award and winning entry(s) will be performed October 2009.

Seeks short, original, unperformed compositions from emerging female composers for SSAA choir -- either a cappella or with piano accompaniment that "speak to the theme of Illuminations: the return of light to our lives." The composer of the winning piece will receive a cash prize of $1500, an archival recording of the premiere performance on December 6, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a possible commercial recording on a future TCWC CD.

Seeks representative PDF scores plus MP3 recordings of works for 3-10 performers for their Composition Commission Competition. Prize is cash commission for a new work for 3-8 players for performance in Los Angeles.

Seeks representative 8-12 minute orchestral score (an existing movement of a larger work is acceptable, no tape or electronics) from composers of any age from the Mid-Atlantic States (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, and WV) for their Composition Competition. Winning composer must have already completed two major orchestral works (not concerti) that can be performed in the 2010-11 season.

Los Angeles-based flute and piano duo seeks works by Japanese-American composers for flute solo, piano solo, and/or flute and piano duo for possible performance at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles in September 2009.

Seeks original carillon compositions for four-octave carillon (tenor C to C4), with two-octave pedal board (C-C2) from composers under age 35 for their Carillon Composition Competition 2009. The composition may be a solo, a duet for one carillon or a work for carillon with one or more other instrument or chorus. Cash prize and premiere.

Seeks applications for their Jerome Composers Commissioning Program for emerging composers from Minnesota or the five boroughs of New York City, or emerging composers living elsewhere who partner with Minnesota performers

Seeks short works for soprano voice and percussion for thei 2009 Composition Competition. Cash awards, performances in NYC, and recordings for finalists.

Seek scores and recordings (MIDI acceptable) from composers of any age or nationality for short orchestral works for their 3rd biennial Composition Competition. Works for soloists, electronics, or narrator will not be considered. Difficulty level should be appropriate for a good college/community orchestra. Cash prize and performance in the fall of 2009 in Holyoke, Mass.

Seeks a soulful and intuitive composer for collaboration on an original African American musical play set in Brooklyn. Strings are a must so someone with a classical background is a huge plus.

Seeks 7 - 15 minutes works from composers in two categories (enrolled in degree programs/private study or not) and scored for at least three of the following instruments: flute (piccolo/ alto), clarinet (bass clarinet), saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor or baritone), violin, cello, percussion and piano. Works may also include electronics. Mentoring, recording, cash awards, and possible public performance. No application fee for student applicants (category one).

Seeks short solo piano scores by Wisconsin composers for tour performances by pianist Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi. Composers must be Wisconsin residents or full-time students studying in Wisconsin. If selected, composers must join WAC .

Seeks representative previous orchestral score and 3-5 minute work sample of a proposed 10-20 minute cantata setting the poetry, prose or translated text by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Selected finalists should have piano-vocal score completed by Jan. 1 and full score and parts by Feb. 1, 2010, for premiere performances in Portland, Maine, on Feb. 27-28, 2010. Cash prizes, and archival recording.

Seeks applicants for their subito quick turnaround, career advancement grants of $500-$1,500 for emerging makers of new music in Minnesota. Please note: Submissions must be received (not postmarked) by August 3, 2009.

Seeks applicants for their Teacher Training Institute workshops in developing creative expression, August 5 - 12, 2009, in Dublin, New Hampshire. Application remains open until all available institute slots are filled. Financial aid is available.

Seeks scores and recordings (MIDI acceptable) for SATB choral (SSAATTBB possible at times, short solo sections from within the choir are permissible) with texts that "speaks to issues related to the mission of the Center" for their composition competition. Cash award and attendance expenses. The work may have been previously performed but should not be published. Performance on the campus of William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. on January 15-16, 2010. The winning composer will be expected to be in residence and to give a Masterclass to composition students from William Jewell and possibly other local colleges/universities.

Seek proposals for projects involving electro-acoustic music for their Allen Strange Award. Cash award and possible performance at the Bellingham Electronic Arts Festival in April 2010.

Seeks applicants for their 2- to 8-week residencies in Nebraska City, NE, during January through June 15, 2010, for writers, visual artists, and music composers. Housing, studio space, $100/week stipend are provided. Approximately 50 residencies are awarded per year.

Seeks original, unpublished compositions for marimba (solo or with other instruments) in 5 style categories for their annual Composition Competition. Premiere performances, live recording, and publication.

Seeks up to 2 unpublished chamber scores for any combination of flute, clarinet, oboe, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion from all ACF member composers in two categories (over and under age 18) for their 1st Annual Miles Memorial Playhouse Composition Competition and performance organized by ACF/LA in conjunction with Ensemble Green and the Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica, Calif. Selected composers will have the opportunity to attend rehearsals, a professional performance of their work in the Fall of 2009 and receive an archival recording of the performance.

Seeks short orchestral scores from American-born composers or students currently studying in the United States for their American Composers Competition. Cash prize, travel stipend to attend performance in Leesburg, Virginia, in March of 2010. Please Note: The deadline for this competition and receipt of materials has been extended to September 15, 2009 (previously posted deadline was Aug. 1)

Seeks a portfolio of two scores from each composer for "new, high-quality music for educational purposes" in various categories and instrumentation for their International Music Prizes for Composition, 2009. The winning compositions will be considered for performance at a Gala Concert on November 21, 2009 at the Municipal Theater of Sykies in Thessaloniki, Greece. The winning composers will also receive Certificates of Mastery and Medals of Distinction.

Seeks new chamber works that explore ideas of cross-cultural communication in the Pacific Rim. Scores that include non-western instruments, especially shamisen, shakuhachi, taiko, and Javanese and Balinese Gamelan or their individual instruments are encouraged, as are pieces that include electronics or multimedia. Western instruments may include all standard orchestral string, wind, keyboard, and percussion instruments as well as saxophone, guitar, and mandolin. Preference is for smaller ensembles (up to 5 or 6 players). Performance in Oregon and archival recordings.

Seeks short, unpublished and unperformed choral scores for women's treble voices (unison to four parts for treble voices; accompanied by piano or organ; additional instruments optional) from North American or Mexican resident composers ages 21 to 35 years of age for their inaugural Gregg Smith National Choral Composition Contest. Cash award, premiere performance on March 26, 2010, in Syracuse, N.Y.

Seeks works for solo piano c. 20 minutes or less based on a short poem from composers over the age of 21 for their 3rd Biennial Barto Prize. Cash prize and performance.

Seeks applicants for their MetLife Creative Connections program supporting American composers' participation in public activities related to specific performances of their original music during the period January to March, 2010.

Seeks joint applicants (composer with performer/ensemble) for their Encore grant program. Grants from $500 to $2,000 are made to performers to play a work at least three times during an 18-month period. Awards support rehearsal and performance costs, so that performers may connect with a composer whose work they have not previously performed. Grant amounts vary according to the duration, difficulty of the work, and the number of performances proposed. As a rough guide, a soloist may receive $500-$1,000, a chamber group (3-8 performers) $1,000-$1,500, and a larger ensemble $1,500-$2,000.

Seeks new symphonic band instrumentation scores for their Symposium 35 for New Band Music. Preference for (although not restricted to) unpublished works. Two composers will be selected to receive travel awards of $500 to attend the Symposium on February 12-13, 2010 at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. They will conduct their works in open rehearsal sessions with the Virginia Intercollegiate Band, a 60-member ensemble made up of students from Virginia colleges and universities.

Seeks short, unperformed scores for mixed chamber chorus (divisi up to SSAATTBB), either a cappella or with piano accompaniment, with texts dealing with romantic love (English, French or Italian texts preferred) from U.S. composers under age 35 for their Young Composers Competition. Cash prize(s) and elected composer(s) must be willing to travel to Orange County, Calif., during the week of February 8-14, 2010 (domestic airfare and accommodations will be provided) to attend premiere performances.

Seeks applications from Indigenous makers of new music from the U.S. and Canada (composers, performers, groups, sound artists, songwriters, etc) for its Common Ground grant program to support "creation, performance, and audience/community building" activities involving Native musical artists.

Seeks short orchestral scores (no soloists) from US citizens, permanent residents, and current foreign students at American schools born after 2/6/80 for their Young Composers' Competition. Works with a performance history are eligible. Performance, archival recording, airfare to attend rehearsals and concert.

Seeks scores of short (under 1 hour) operatic works for their 1st Annual Contemporary Americanafest. Works selected will receive a performance in April of 2010.

Seeks unperformed scores for clarinet and piano c. 8 - 25 minutes in length for their 2010 Composition Competition. Cash award and premiere performance during ClarinetFest 2010, July 21-25, 2010 at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas.

Seeks submissions from September 1 to October 15 (postmark deadline) of up to two original works from the broad spectrum of electronic music from any current SEAMUS member, any U.S. citizen, or anyone legally residing in the U.S. for possible performance during the April 8 - 10, 2010, conference, at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Student submissions are strongly encouraged. No submission fee for SEAMUS members; non-members can join and pay no fee.

Seeks scores and CDs of new, original works for solo clàrsach (Irish harp), or clàrsach and up to 3 other instruments from composers ages 16-24 for their Competition for Young Composers. Cash award and premiere performance at the 29th Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2010 in Scotland.

Seeks PDF representative solo instrument and chamber scores (plus recordings) from composers who have completed at least a Bachelors of Music degree for his ZING Solo Hammer Dulcimer Composition Competition 2009. Prizes are cash commissions for a new 6-10 minute work for solo hammer dulcimer to be premiered by Coley.

Seeks 6 - 8 minute unpublished, unawarded, unrecorded works for solo harp for their 2009 Competition. Cash award, publication, inclusion on performance competition required lists..

Seeks short orchestral scores (no soloists or harp; electronics OK) for possible performance at their 2010 NewMusic@ECU Festival. Difficulty level suitable for advanced university orchestra. Winning entry will be performed on Sunday, February 28, 2010, in Greenville, NC.

Seeks recently composed song cycles, groups of songs, or extended single song of approximately 15 min. for single voice and piano to a texts written in English. Cash award and travel stipend to attend premiere performance July 2010 at NATS National Conference in Salt Lake City.

Seeks original works composed during the past two years featuring the horn as an unaccompanied instrument, as a solo instrument with accompaniment, or as a member of a chamber ensemble, for their 2009 International Horn Society Composition Contest. Cash awards.

Seeks new settings of poetry, prose or translated text by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow under 6 minutes in length for chorus and piano (or a cappella) or tenor voice and piano. Cash prizes, performance in Portland, Maine, on Feb. 27-28, 2010, and archival recordings.

Seeks unpublished, unperformed, original scores for a two-movement work for organ and brass sextet circa 8-10 minutes for performance during their International Organ Competition. The composition should be appropriate both as a concert item and for use as a piece of church music. Cash awards and premiere performances in September 2010.

Seeks scores of short vocal and choral works for their 1st Annual Contemporary Americanafest. Works selected will receive a performance in April of 2010.

Seeks applicants for their MetLife Creative Connections program supporting American composers' participation in public activities related to specific performances of their original music during the period April to June, 2010.

Seeks applicants for their subito quick turnaround, career advancement grants of $500-$1,500 for emerging makers of new music in Minnesota. Please note: Submissions must be received (not postmarked) by February 1, 2010.

Seeks scores and CDs of new sacred works in two categories (non liturgical and Catholic mass setting for the New English Transation) that meet specific additional requirements regarding texts and performers. Cash awards and performance at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on June 12. Winning composers are expected to attend.

Seeks CD recordings of his Piano Sonata No. 1 or 2 (scores will be provided upon request) plus one piano sonata from the Classical or Romantic period (performer's choice) from pianists age 16 and over for his 1^st Piano Competition. Two cash prizes for best performances.

Seeks applicants for their 2- to 8-week residencies in Nebraska City, NE, during July through December 15, 2010, for writers, visual artists, and music composers. Housing, studio space, $100/week stipend are provided. Approximately 50 residencies are awarded per year.

Seeks an easy to intermediate 3 - 5 minute new work for SATB and piano fon a biblical text from female composers for their Annual Choral Anthem Competition. Cash award and recording of premiere.

Seeks original, unpublished, unperformed scores for wind concert band c. 15-25 in length for their biennial International Composition Contest. Cash awards and premiere performances in Belgium in November of 2010.

Seeks works from composers/performers for live performance of new music in an on-line virtual world music hall. Especially interested in art noise, ambient, minimalism, computer music, music influenced by popular styles.

Call for recordings of new music by U.S. composers for international radio broadcast and domestic website streaming

Seeks composers of new works for concert band who can attend performance of or conduct their works. Stipends available.

Seeks final CD-R or DAT recordings of new works for possible inclusion on its CD series for Universal/QL Music in Europe.

Seeks scores for 1-6 players for possible inclusion in its 2005-06 and future seasons.

Seeks scores for new pieces for chamber ensemble. Instrumentation includes all standard orchestral string, wind, keyboard, and percussion instruments. Possible performance during their concert season plus recording.

A worldwide calendar of new music and media art posts a variety of information, interviews, and articles on its website: http://www.arts-electric.org

Seeks multi-channel sound installations and mixed media work playable by computer, especially works for sound and video, for presentation in Brooklyn.

Seeks duos and trios,featuring violin and guitar that have already been written for possible performance and recording, with current priority for violin,guitar and mandolin trios.

Seeks pre-college composers (ages 9-18) to appear on their radio program. National exposure and performance opportunity.

Seeks pieces for solo and chamber ensembles with or without electronics in all genres, preferably shorter works, for possible performance in New York City and Michigan.

Seeks works composed of 100 notes or less for possible performance.

Seeks aesthetically and technically challenging works for lever harp for possible performance and recording in the U.S.

Seeks broadcast quality recordings for "Brave New World," a weekly radio show dedicated to today's living composers.

Online publication from Australia invites audio submissions of new music, from symphonic works to experimental works incorporating electronics or found sound.

Seeks composers interested in setting his texts to music.

Seeks works for unaccompanied choir or for choir with piano or organ for possible performance in Michigan. Shorter works of moderate difficulty suitable for advanced community choir are preferred, as are works by female composers and young composers.

Seeks works from composers/performers for live performance of new music in an on-line virtual world music hall. Especially interested in art noise, ambient, minimalism, computer music, music influenced by popular styles.

Invites composers to submit published and unpublished works for percussion duo for possible performance.

The San Francisco Guitar Quartet seeks original compositions in the classical and jazz idiom of any duration for guitar quartet. Preference is for unpublished, unperformed or underperformed, commercially unrecorded works.

Seeks short orchestral scores of moderate technical difficulty for possible performance in Illinois.

Seeks music four hands at one piano. Selected works will receive multiple performances in different venues.

Seeks chamber scores (up to 10 players) for world premiere performances in rock clubs and alternative venues in New York City area.

Seeks works for her "Nature Project: works for cello and natural sounds," an ongoing environmentally oriented cello project which has been presented in numerous venues throughout the US.

Seeks miniature scores (100 notes or less) of any duration for soloist or small ensemble. Available instruments include: soprano voice, clarinet and/or bass clarinet, alto or soprano saxophone, flute or alto flute or piccolo, classical guitar, French horn, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Possible performance in Canada. Ongoing call for submissions.

Seeks scores/recordings for any combination of flute, oboe, saxophones (two performers: satb), bassoon, trumpet, trombone, guitar and percussion (can include electronics and/or video) for possible performance at Delta State U. in Cleveland, Mississippi.

Seeks scores (any instrument and/or combination of instruments, up to 8 performers), tapes and videos (PAL DVDs or MPEG2 files), to be considered for future performances within the framework of their concerts and festivals.