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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
Early-career composers are invited to submit a previously unperformed work of 5-12 minutes to be performed and recorded by The Chelsea Symphony. Winners will receive a $250 honorarium.
General Notes

Applicants must reside in the United States and be in the early stages of their compositional careers.

schedule
Annually
deadline
January
Misc Notes
Third Angle New Music accepts submissions on a rolling basis for works to be considered for performance
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Rolling
deadline
Rolling
Misc Notes
One cash prize of 3,000,000 yen and performances of selected orchestral works.
General Notes

Any person, regardless of nationality, who is not over 35 years old at the end of the year of the application deadlines.

schedule
Annually
deadline
September
Misc Notes
The winner in each division will receive $1,000, a performance at the festival, and a recording.
General Notes

Two divisions: 1. composers ages 22-35; 2. composers ages 21 and younger. Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.

schedule
Annually
deadline
January
Misc Notes
Winning works will be premiered by the ensemble at Cadogan Hall and will be considered for publication by Novello & Co Ltd. Prize fund of £1000 is available. Six texts have been specifically selected for composers to set.
General Notes

Two categories: 21 years and under, and 22 years and above.

schedule
Annually
deadline
December