Every year, a system involving local juries from member sections of the ISCM selects the works to be performed at the WNMD Festival. There are of course also a wide variety of other competitions for composers and musicians, and some of the most relevant ones are listed here.
2014/08/02-08/16 47th Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music
On 2 August, the 47th Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music will open under the artistic direction of Thomas Schäfer with Karlheinz Stockhausen’s legendary composition Carré for four orchestras, four choirs, and four conductors, and Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s Cortege. The two-week festival (2-16 August 2014) features over 30 concerts, performances, semi-scenic musical theater events…
2014/09/01 Iktus Percussion Ensemble
Iktus Percussion Ensemble | Call for proposals/scores | mise-en music festival 2015 Do you have a piece for percussion ensemble? Would you like to write a new piece for percussion ensemble? The New York-based Iktus Percussion (http://www.iktuspercussion.com/) is accepting submissions for previously composed works and proposals for new works. The performance of these works will…
2015/09/03-09/13 Gaudeamus Academy and Music Week
Gaudeamus Muziekweek presents the latest music created by young pioneers. The Dutch festival, which has won national and international plaudits, takes place in Utrecht from 9 through 13 September. From classical crossover and minimal soundscapes to modern composition with (live) electronics. Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2015 offers excellent opportunities to immerse yourself in the newest music. Read more…
2015/02/15 Risuonanze 2015 – incontri di nuove musiche
Associazione Culturale TKE is calling for pieces to be performed at the “Risuonanze 2015 – incontri di nuove musiche” Festival, which will take place on May 31st, June 1st and 2nd, 2015, in Friuli Venezia Giulia region – Italy. Pieces should be written for solo piano, or solo flute [C Flute, and/or Piccolo, and/or G…
2014/10/15 Call for works by the Composers’ Association of Serbia
Call for works by the Composers’ Association of Serbia 24th International Review of Composers Music box Belgrade 7th – 11th November 2015 a) composition for chamber ensemble from 1 to 9 instruments / any combination of the following instruments: fl, ob, cl, fg, cor, tr, trbn, chit, arpa, pft, perc, recorder, mezzo-soprano, baritone, 2 violins…
2014/07/30 The 16th International Kozani Music Seminar
The 16th International Kozani Music Seminar announces its composition competition to be held in August 2014 is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Unpublished works and works in the public domain may be submitted, including works that have been performed previously and won competitions in the past. The duration of works is to…
2014/06/27 JSCM Award for Composers
Japan Society for Contemporary Music (JSCM) has been providing ‘JSCM Award for Composers’ for new talent in the field of contemporary music composition, in order to support composers whose contribution to the development of yet new aspect of music we consider of not a little importance.A person of any age and nationality is eligible. Works…
2014/07/18 12th Annual British Composer Awards
The British Composer Awards celebrate the music of today’s composers living and working in the UK and also UK premieres of works by composers from outside the United Kingdom. Nominations are now open across thirteen categories for works of classical and jazz music which have received their UK premiere between 1 April 2013 and 31…
2014/09/10-09/20 Ultima 2014
2014/09/10-09/20 Ultima 2014 is the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution, and under the theme “Nation”, the festival will focus on how a local musical identity is expressed in the context of an international, digital world. In this contect also the Ultima Academy 2014 (10 – 19 September);THE NATION: Singing in unison or playing solo….
2014/10/01 composers’ competition – 5-Minute Opera!
2014/10/01 Music Biennale Zagreb is launching a new composers’ competition – 5-Minute Opera! Ten best entries will be performed in the Grand Finale of the competition as a part of the 28th Music Biennale Zagreb, in April 2015. The jury plus the audience vote will then chose the winning piece. The composer of the winning…