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Yerevan, Armenia
Posted: 19 Oct 2023
Mansurian International Competition: Composition
19 Oct 2023 - 15 May 2024
The Mansurian International Competition: 2023-2024 Composition launched on the 15th of October 2023. It is open to academic…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2024
Vienna, Austria
Posted: 22 Jan 2024
International CHAMBER MUSIC COMPOSITION Competition 2024
22 Jan - 01 Apr, 2024
VIENNA CLASSICAL MUSIC ACADEMY International CHAMBER MUSIC COMPOSITION Competition 2024 Instruments that can be used in the…
Closing date:
01 Apr 2024
Vienna, Austria
Posted: 27 Nov 2023
Composition Competition 2024 by Classic Pure Vienna
27 Nov 2023 - 07 Jun 2024
The composition must be for SOLO, DUO or TRIO performers. The composition may be written for any instrument, including…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2024
Vienna, Austria
Posted: 16 Jul 2023
VCMA - International COMPOSITION Competition “Spring”- 2024
16 Jul 2023 - 01 Apr 2024
VIENNA CLASSICAL MUSIC ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2024 SPRING - The winning composition will be performed with…
Closing date:
01 Apr 2024
Sofia, Bulgaria
Posted: 12 Jan 2024
Call for Scores: Win Recording Sessions and Prizes
12 Jan - 01 May, 2024
Submit your original music for adjudication by a jury of over a dozen industry professionals, curated by the Film Scoring Academy…
Closing date:
01 May 2024
Montréal, Canada
Posted: 03 Mar 2024
Molinari Quartet's 9th International Composition Competition
03 Mar - 01 Apr, 2024
Composers are invited to submit an original work for string quartet. The winning compositions will be played in concert during…
Closing date:
01 Apr 2024
Tapiola, Finland
Posted: 18 Mar 2024
1st Tapiola International Music Competition
18 Mar - 05 Apr, 2024
1st Tapiola International Music Competition with maximum application date of April, 5th 2024 is open to musicians over the world…
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Rhodes, Greece
Posted: 16 Feb 2024
Choir and Ensemble Competition "Treasure of Hellas"
08 - 13 Jun, 2024
The 'Treasure of Hellas' invites choirs and ensemble groups to participate in the competition, which will take place on the…
Closing date:
10 May 2024
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Posted: 15 Mar 2024
Nan Lian Music Competition
15 Mar - 01 Apr, 2024
Nan Lian International Music Competition with maximum application date of 1st April 2024 is open to musicians over the world in…
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Budapest, Hungary
Posted: 19 Feb 2024
2nd Zsófia Tallér Composer Competition - Film Music
19 Feb - 15 May, 2024
The Zsófia Tallér International Contemporary Composers Competition, named after the late composer and professor, aims to…
Closing date:
15 May 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel
Posted: 04 Feb 2024
Matan Givol International Composers Competition 2024
04 Feb - 21 Apr, 2024
MATAN GIVOL INTERNATIONAL COMPOSERS COMPETITION 2024 Meitar Ensemble announces the 9th Matan Givol International Composers…
Closing date:
21 Apr 2024
Bologna, Italy
Posted: 11 Mar 2024
International Composing Competition “2 Agosto”
11 Mar - 30 Jun, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Thirtieth Edition of the “2 Agosto” International Composing Competition is announced. The…
Closing date:
30 Jun 2024
Bologna, Italy
Posted: 22 Feb 2024
Composers /
Conductors Workshop - IVth Edition
22 Feb - 15 May, 2024
FontanaMIXensemble is pleased to present its 2024’s Composers/
Conductors Workshop, whose objective is to encourage and enhance…
Closing date:
15 May 2024
Rovereto, Italy
Posted: 19 Feb 2024
1° Concorso Internazionale di Musica Classica per compositori
01 Sep - 20 Oct, 2024
ASSOCIAZIONE MOZART ITALIA MALTA organizes THE RETURN 2024 1st International Classical Music Competition for composers up to 25…
Closing date:
31 Aug 2024
EMPOLI, Italy
Posted: 13 Feb 2024
Second International Composition Competition “Ferruccio Busoni”
13 Feb - 19 Jul, 2024
The Competition is open to original and unpublished music pieces; it is aimed at the discovery and promotion of new talents in…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2024
Sacile, Italy
Posted: 02 Jan 2024
9th International Composition Prize SEM 2024
02 Jan - 30 Apr, 2024
The competition is open to musicians of all nationalities with no age limit. The submitted compositions, for symphony orchestra…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2024
Tokyo, Japan
Posted: 20 Dec 2023
Japan International Choral Composition Competition 2024
20 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
The International Choral Organization of Tokyo announces Japn International Choral CompositionCompetition 2024, the aim of which…
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Mie, Japan
Posted: 30 Sep 2023
4th Ise-Shima International Composition Competition
30 Sep 2023 - 01 Aug 2024
This competition is for classical and modern classical music. As for popular music composition, please try our “International…
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Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
Posted: 19 Mar 2024
ACIM - AZTECA Concurso Internacional de Música
19 Mar - 06 Apr, 2024
ACIM - AZTECA Concurso de Música is an international classical music competition for musicians from all countries without age…
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Oslo, Norway
Posted: 16 Feb 2024
International Music Composition Contest 2024 'Amor Artium' 2024
16 Feb - 02 Apr, 2024
We at Composers for Beauty have the honor and pleasure to invite all composers from any country and of any age, career…
Closing date:
02 Apr 2024
Online, Poland
Posted: 17 Mar 2024
3rd Classical Stars International Music Competition
15 - 30 Apr, 2024
⭐CLASSICAL STARS International Music Competition invites all the talented musicians: soloists and ensembles, composers and…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2024
Online, Poland
Posted: 16 Feb 2024
Classical Music Stars: Spring Season '24 (Free Entry)
30 Mar - 20 Apr, 2024
Free Application until 30th MARCH 2024 AWARDS: ⭐1st, 2nd, 3rd Prizes in each category and age group. All Prizewinners: ⭐will…
Closing date:
30 Mar 2024
Bucharest, Romania
Posted: 27 Nov 2023
George Enescu International Competition
31 Aug - 22 Sep, 2024
The George Enescu International Competition is an international platform for promoting future world-wide musicians, offering to…
Closing date:
10 May 2024
Skallsjö, Sweden
Posted: 26 Mar 2024
Skallsjö International Composing Competition
25 Mar - 01 Oct, 2024
Composers of all ages and nationalities are invited to submit an original work for string orchestra. The winning composition will…
Closing date:
01 Oct 2024
Genève, Switzerland
Posted: 30 Jan 2024
Concours de Genève - Composition 2024
16 - 20 Oct, 2024
The 78th Concours de Genève is dedicated to Voice & Composition and will be held from 15-22 October 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland…
Closing date:
29 May 2024
LVIV, Ukraine
Posted: 26 Mar 2024
Bruno Maderna Competition Composers 2024 8th Edition
12 - 15 Jul, 2024
Each composer must submit a score with organic from 2 to 6 players: piano, two violins, viola, cello, contrabass. The work must…
Closing date:
21 Jun 2024
Lviv, Ukraine
Posted: 28 Oct 2023
Musica per Archi Composers Competition 2024 8th Edition
02 - 05 Jun, 2024
Each composer must submit – deadline: 29 April 2024 – a music score chosen in the following categories: a) strings orchestra…
Closing date:
29 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 25 Mar 2024
Couperin International Music Competition
25 Mar - 06 May, 2024
⭐ The Couperin International Music Competition 2024 is now accepting applications. ⭐ Unlock your exclusive rewards now! As a…
Closing date:
06 May 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 20 Mar 2024
UK International Music Competition Online
20 Mar - 30 Apr, 2024
UK International Music Competition Online is calling all talented musicians around the world. The competition welcomes all…
Closing date:
30 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 16 Mar 2024
Erik Satie International Music Competition
15 Mar - 21 Apr, 2024
⭐The Erik Satie International Music Competition 2024 is now accepting applications. ⭐Unlock your exclusive rewards now! If…
Closing date:
21 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 11 Mar 2024
Georges Bizet International Music Competition
11 Mar - 10 Apr, 2024
Bizet International Music Competition - New season applications are now open! ⭐ Online Contest ⭐ Diverse Categories ⭐…
Closing date:
10 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 10 Mar 2024
Debussy International Music Competition
10 Mar - 10 Apr, 2024
Debussy International Music Competition Deadline: 10th April 2024 ⭐Debussy International Music Competition - 2024 Season 2 is…
Closing date:
10 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 09 Mar 2024
Beethovinci International Music Competition
07 Mar - 01 Apr, 2024
The Beethovinci International Music Competition is now accepting applications! The competition welcomes all instruments…
Closing date:
01 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 09 Mar 2024
World Exceptional Musicians Competition
08 Mar - 20 Apr, 2024
New Season Application is now open! Deadline: 20th April 2024 World Exceptional Musicians Competition Online is calling all…
Closing date:
20 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 07 Mar 2024
World Master Open Music Competition
07 Mar - 16 Apr, 2024
World Master Open Music Competition - 2024 New season applications are now open! ⭐ Online Contest ⭐ Winners unique e-badge…
Closing date:
16 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 25 Feb 2024
Best Classical Musicians Awards
25 Feb - 15 Apr, 2024
Best Classical Musicians Awards - New season applications are now open! ⭐ Online Contest ⭐ Diverse Categories ⭐ Open…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2024
Online, United Kingdom
Posted: 17 Feb 2024
Global Genius Music Competition
17 Feb - 03 Apr, 2024
Global Genius Music Competition New Season Application is now open! ⭐Global Genius Music Competition is an online music…
Closing date:
03 Apr 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom
Posted: 31 Dec 2023
The Brusa Foundation Award
01 Feb - 31 May, 2024
An Award of £5000 will be given for a one movement work of any duration for Symphonic Orchestra. Maximum size: 3.3.3.3 - 4.3.3.1…
Closing date:
31 May 2024
Online, United States
Posted: 20 Mar 2024
Ensemble 126 Composition Competition
20 Mar - 15 May, 2024
In 2021, Ensemble 126 started a bi-annual call for proposals and composition competition. This year, we are again calling for…
Closing date:
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Durham, United States
Posted: 15 Mar 2024
Call for Scores
15 Mar - 15 Apr, 2024
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (COT) is seeking works for string quartet to be performed with live modern dance…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2024
NEW YORK, United States
Posted: 15 Mar 2024
NMGCS IV International Composition Competition
15 Mar - 01 Jul, 2024
The National Music & Global Culture Society (New York) announces the NMGCS IV International Composition Competition to recognize…
Closing date:
01 Jul 2024
Waltham, MA, United States
Posted: 13 Mar 2024
2024 Henri Lazarof International Commission Prize
12 Mar - 15 Apr, 2024
The Henri Lazarof Living Legacy at Brandeis University announces the Fifth Annual Henri Lazarof International Commission Prize…
Closing date:
15 Apr 2024
Cincinnati, United States
Posted: 07 Mar 2024
Summermusik Commision Competition
07 Mar - 07 Apr, 2024
Summermusik (Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra) in partnership with Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle…
Closing date:
07 Apr 2024
New York, NY, United States
Posted: 04 Jan 2024
Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards
29 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024
The enduring legacy of one of America's most decorated composers has been the basis for launching the Marvin Hamlisch…
Closing date:
31 May 2024
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