Competition
Boulder, CO, United States
Posted: 16 Jun 2026
COmpass REsonance Call For Scores
16 Jun - 01 Sep, 2026
COmpass REsonance (CORE)—an internationally acclaimed ensemble led by Zachary Carrettin and Mina Gajic—is seeking an original, unperformed work for conductorless string orchestra, offering a $3,000 prize and the possibility of a world premiere performance by CORE.
The competition is open to composers 18+ who are U.S. residents, or U.S. citizens living abroad. Works should be 4–7 minutes long, written for string ensemble.
Key details:
Prize: $3,000
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Instrumentation: Conductorless string ensemble (optional harpsichord)
Length: 4–7 minutes
Eligibility: U.S. residents or U.S. citizens worldwide, age 18+
Requirements: Original, unpublished, and not previously publicly performed
Application Fee: None
For full details, please see the PDF attached.
The competition is open to composers 18+ who are U.S. residents, or U.S. citizens living abroad. Works should be 4–7 minutes long, written for string ensemble.
Key details:
Prize: $3,000
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Instrumentation: Conductorless string ensemble (optional harpsichord)
Length: 4–7 minutes
Eligibility: U.S. residents or U.S. citizens worldwide, age 18+
Requirements: Original, unpublished, and not previously publicly performed
Application Fee: None
For full details, please see the PDF attached.
Closing date: 01 Sep 2026
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