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Three New Members Elected to the ISCM ExCom
At the 2023 General Assembly of the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM), held during the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days in South Africa, three new members were elected to the ISCM Executive Committee (ExCom): Chia-Lin Pan, Magnus Bunnskog, and Rebecca Diependaele. “We are delighted to have you on the team, and there are…
Further Details Announced for the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days and General Assembly in South Africa
The very first ISCM convening ever to take place on the African continent begins in another six weeks. Further details have been announced regarding the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days and General Assembly which will take place in South Africa from 24 November to 3 December 2023. The festival will open in Johannesburg in…
Call for Works for 2024 ISCM WNMD in Faroe Islands
We are pleased to announce the official Call for Works for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days 2024. Members are invited to submit scores/projects for the festival, scheduled to take place in the Faroe Islands from 22 – 30 June 2024. For further information about the festival as well as…
Selected Works Announced for the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days in South Africa
The ISCM South Africa Section (NewMusicSA), the organizer of the 2023 ISCM World New Music Days, has announced the works that have been selected for performance from the call for scores. The chosen works are listed below, beginning with selections from official submissions from the ISCM’s membership (first ISCM sections then associate members) arranged alphabetically…
Remembering Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023)
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the extraordinary composer Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023). She will forever be remembered for extraordinary music (well over 100 compositions) which seamlessly wove acoustic and electronic elements as well as for her transformative operas, especially L’Amour de Loin, which was the first full-length opera composed by…
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…
12th Rivers Awards International Composition Competition Annnounced (RACC) 2023
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music will once again host the international Rivers Awards Composition Competition (RACC). As in previous years, the Composition and Conducting Department at Shanghai Conservatory of Music will organize this 12th edition of RACC which aims to promote extensive exchange between Chinese and Western music, encouraging innovative and explorative composition for Chinese…
Score Submissions Wanted for Concert During 2nd “100 Years of ISCM” Symposium in Vienna
After last years symposium in Salzburg, the second symposium on “100 years of ISCM” will take place from 8-10 November 2023 in Vienna. During the symposium, on 9 November, there will be a concert by ensemble NAMES (New Art and Music Ensemble Salzburg). It is titled “dystopia”, organized in cooperation with Wien Modern, and is followed by further…
Call for Works Announced for ISCM 2023 World New Music Days in South Africa
We are pleased to announce the official Call for Works for the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) World New Music Days 2023. Members are invited to submit scores/projects for the festival, scheduled to take place in South Africa from 24 November – 3 December, 2023. For further information about the details of this Call…
A Remembrance of ISCM Honorary Members Yoriaki Matsudaira and Doming Lam
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of two important composers who were both honorary members of the ISCM: Yoriaki Matsudaira and Doming Lam. * Yoriaki Matsudaira, one of Japan’s most significant composers, passed away from pneumonia on 9th January 2023 at the age of 91. Son of the important…