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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
Selected composers will receive $500 stiped in addition to a workshop and feedback session with SFCMP, archival recording, and performance on the SFCMP concert series.
General Notes

Composers under 30 woth a permanent address in the US. Composers in the Bay Area are required to attend workshops and performances.

schedule
Annually
deadline
November '18
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
Grants for composers, performers, and presenters to cover composer fees, performance and rehersal fees, production costs, etc. for a concert series or festival.
General Notes

Must reside in one of the 15 counties of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Must be at least 18 years old. Must confirm eligibility with the organization prior to applying.

schedule
Annually
deadline
March
Misc Notes
Selected works will be performed at the MATA Festival in New York City. All sorts of music is accepted: fully notated, improvised, sound art, video, electronic, found instruments, toys, installations, and everything in between.
General Notes

Composers under age 40

schedule
Annually
deadline
Dec-Feb
Misc Notes
Four finalists will receive: 2 workshop sessions with Amaranth Quartet, a recording of the final session, and one private composition coaching with composer D. Riley Nicholson. After the workshop sessions, one composer will be awarded $500 and have their piece premiered on Amaranth's spring season.The chosen composer will be awarded $500.
General Notes

Must be 16-24 years old

schedule
Annually
deadline
December