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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
Two $750 awards and a performance of concert music for one to seven performers.
General Notes

Open to any composer in New York State under the age of 30.

schedule
Annually
deadline
May
Misc Notes
1-2 winners receive $500 and performance of their work at LGMF. Winner is invited to be "Composer In Residence" to work with the musicians performing their work.
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
January
Misc Notes
Selected works will be performed and recorded by North/South Consonance (NYC).
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
See website
Misc Notes
2-day long program of workshops, panel discussions and concerts by and for students from elementary school to college. Students work alongside professional composers and performers to create, perform and enjoy contemporary music.
General Notes

Open to pre-college composers.

schedule
Annually
deadline
No sign-up required
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)