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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
Composers may submit to up to three categories: Works for Chamber Ensemble, Works for Wind Ensemble, and Works for Chorus. Winners receive performance of work on Red Note Festival in Illinois State University and a cash prize.
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
November
Misc Notes
The Composer-in-Residence will have her music showcased on the Festival, will give talks and masterclasses to area schools, participate in other outreach and publicity activities, compose a new work to be premiered at the Festival, and more.
General Notes

Women composers

schedule
Annually
deadline
Rolling/January
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
CCCO seeks new works for chamber orchestra to be performed thrice on the following season. Winner receives $500 honorarium and travel expenses to attend performances.
General Notes

Must be currently residing in US.

schedule
Annually
deadline
October
Misc Notes
These awards are intended to reward composers and music-makers of exceptional ability who hail from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship, free private instruction from one or more ICEBERG member composers, and the opportunity to have a work read and recorded by one of ICEBERG's 2019-20 partner ensembles.
General Notes

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, a citizen or permanent resident of USA, and currently enrolled in an accredited high school (or homeschooled). Preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being from a traditionally underreprese...

schedule
Annually
deadline
October