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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
Six works will be selected for performance and recording by The Twiolins. Awards are between 600-5,000€.
General Notes

Anyone. Submitted works must be composed for this competition; Adaptations or arrangements of prior works are not permitted.

schedule
Annually
deadline
July
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
Listing Title
Misc Notes
Yearlong program in which young composers write a piece to be performed at the end of the program. Includes 1:1 mentorship and bimonthly lessons with an established female composer, performance opportunity as part of the Face the Music season, recording of their work, and networking opportunities.
General Notes

Any composer eighth grade to rising college freshman who identifies as female or gender non-conforming.

schedule
Annually
deadline
September
Misc Notes
Cash prizes for various types of pieces: choral works, piano solos, small ensemble pieces, and pieces for voice and accompaniment.
General Notes

Various awards and categories for composers under 9 through 18 years old.

schedule
Annually
deadline
Varies by state
Misc Notes
Prizes for a new string quartet, piano quartet, piano quintet, piano trio, or string trio.
General Notes

See website

schedule
Every three years
deadline
See website