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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
A $15000 commission for a 15-30 minute string quartet.
General Notes

Anyone, except for current Brandeis students

schedule
Annually
deadline
December
Misc Notes
$1000 cash prize plus airfare and accommodations to attend the Seattle premiere of a newly-commisioned work by The Esoterics.
General Notes

Anyone. Up to three separate prizes for 1. a U.S. citizen; 2. a non-U.S. citizen; 3. a young composer (under age 30).

schedule
Annually
deadline
September
Misc Notes
The winning composer will receive a $12,000 commission to compose a major new work, performed by a consortium of musicians.
General Notes

Anyone.

schedule
Annually
deadline
June
Misc Notes
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena.
General Notes

Anyone - various categories

schedule
Annually
deadline
The Extended Deadline is November 5, 2018.
Misc Notes
The award is given to a selected composer of a state-commissioned work.
General Notes

MTNA membership required

schedule
Annually
deadline
See website