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.
Results International Composers’ Competition WINDSTREAM 2014
The Second Round of the International Composers’ Competition “WINDSTREAM 2014” has concluded. According to the Competition Regulations, six compositions have advanced to the Final Round, which will take place on April 19, 2014 at the Riga Great Guild Hall at 7PM. The jury of the Second Round and the Final Round consists of composer and…
The International Composition contest “Valentino Bucchi”
The contest is reserved for composers from all countries born after 1st January 1975.We require original compositions for ensembles from a minimum of four to a maximum of seven players, with entries no longer than 13 minutes. The instruments available for the selection of candidates are as follows: Flute (also Piccolo, Alto Flute, Bass Flute)…
2014/02/28 9th International Competition “Franz Schubert and Modern Music”
As part of the 9th International Competition “Franz Schubert and Modern Music” (February 4–12, 2015), the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) is organizing a seperate International Composition Competition. The prime aim of this competition is to encourage the creation of new works for Piano Trio. This competition is dedicated to a work…
2014/03/01 2° Concorso Internazionale di Composizione Benedetto XVI
The first edition of the International Competition for Sacred Music Composition Papa Benedetto XVI celebrates the 90th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini (1924 – 2014). The task of the competition is to compose a Requiem for three part choir (STB), viola and organ (length between 5 up to 8 minutes), the same formation used by Giacomo…
2014/03/15 The Fifth Annual Counterpoint International Competition
The Fifth Annual Counterpoint International Competition 2014 invites Compositions for a) flute solo, b) organ, piano or harpsichord solo, c) flute with any keyboard instrument, d) flute, cello, and keyboard instrument, e) cello solo, f) cello and keyboard instrument, g) cello and flute, h) electronics may be added to any of the above instrumental choices…
2014/07/31 the Tenth International Composition Competition “Città di Udine”
2014/07/31 the Tenth International Composition Competition “Città di Udine” for compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument or Electro-acoustic music. The competition will accept unpublished compositions by musicians of any nationality and of any age. Previously performed compositions will be accepted. …read more
2014/06/01 “FRANCESCO SICILIANI” PRIZE
2014/06/01 International Competition for a composition of sacred music “FRANCESCO SICILIANI” PRIZE has been presented in the Vatican. The Competition is a collaboration between the Fondazione Perugia Musica Classica Onlus, the Sagra Musicale Umbra Festival and the Pontifical Council for Culture, chaired by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi. The theme of the Competition is a work for…
2014/09/30 Toru Takemitsu Composition Award
The orchestral composition competition will take place in 2014 and 2015. Young composers from all over the world are urged to submit their newly created works during their preferred competition year …read more
2014/09/30 15th International Competition “Premio Trio di Trieste”
2014/09/30 The Associazione Chamber Music, in collaboration with Chromas – Associazione Musica Contemporanea, is pleased to organize the 15th International Competition “Premio Trio di Trieste” 2014 – Chamber Music Composition for Duos (string instruments and piano) in honour of the composer Giampaolo Coral. The aim of the contest is to stimulate and encourage the composition…
2014/01/31 CoPeCo master’s programme
2014/01/31 CoPeCo is a two-year joint master’s programme in Contemporary Performance and Composition and an open platform for experimental musical practice within a European setting. CoPeCo is for a musician (composer, performer or both) passionate about experimenting with new music and looking for a possibility to complete a large-scale individual artistic project in a supportive…