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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
First prize winner receives $1250 for the commission of a new electro-acoustic work, performance at the SEAMUS Nat'l Conference, and a recording on SEAMUS Compact Disc Series. Second prize winner receives $750 for the commission of a new electro-acoustic work and performance at the SEAMUS Nat'l Conference.
General Notes

Must be a student member of SEAMUS AND either currently enrolled in an academic program in the USA (high school through doctoral studies) or a US citizen studying abroad. The submitted work must have been completed while the applicant was a student, and t...

schedule
Annually
deadline
October
Misc Notes
Winning pieces are performed by the ensemble in New York City.
General Notes

Three categories: 1. ages 22 and under; 2. ages 18-35; 3. all ages. All composers must be North, Central, or South American residents.

schedule
Annually
deadline
April
Misc Notes
ACF has a variety of opportunities for composers at various stages of their careers
General Notes

Varies

schedule
See website
deadline
Varies
Listing Title
Misc Notes
The American Prize in Composition recognizes and rewards the best composers in America of works for orchestra, chorus, concert band, chamber ensemble, pops, or theater music (opera-musical theater, theater, film, dance) that have been read or publicly performed.
General Notes

Separate awards for student and professional composers

schedule
Annually
deadline
February (with final deadline in April)
Misc Notes
Six winners receive mentorship from professional composers & musicians at a two-day workshop; paid travel and room/board for the workshop; a public concert of the winning works; a $1,000 scholarship ti be used for composition studies; a recording of their concert; and may be eligible for up to $500 in "bring it home" funds to share their work in their hometown. Winners also receive free Finale software. Up to 30 applicants will be chosen for Honorable Mention and receive written feedback on their submissions. ALL entrants deemd eligible applicants receive a free ACF student membership and 1-year subscription to Noteflight Premium.
General Notes

Students in grades 9-12.

schedule
Annually
deadline
January