Edition49 Announces Mandolin Composition Competition

The German music publisher Edition49 and the Siegburg Music Workshop (Musikwerkstatt Siegburg) have announced an international composition competition for mandolin

Registration is free and there are no stylistic requirements. Composers can also submit a one-movement or a multi-movement work. Works for solo mandolin, duos, trios, mandolin in a band, or orchestra with mandolin can be submitted as well as works for any type of mandolin (e.g. classical, bluegrass, electronic). The only condition is that the mandolin must be present as an instrument in the composition. The closing date for applications is October 31, 2023.

A total of € 8,000.00 will be awarded to prize-winning works. In addition, the Humperdinckfreunde Siegburg e.V. association will award a special prize of € 250.00. Registration and further information is available here: musicaward.edition49.de/eng.