26/27 Composition Competition

2026-2027

Rules

  • The piece should be up to 12 minutes long, for orchestra and chorus, and it should meditate on the theme: what is special about the human mind?
  • Maximum orchestration: 1/1/1/1, 1/1/0/0, strings, timpani.

What to submit

  • Composer Curriculum Vitae (CV) (.pdf)
    Comprehensive academic and professional record that details your complete catalog of works, performances, education, and honors.
  • Full Score of Your Composition (.pdf)
  • MIDI File of Composition (.mid, .midi)
    MIDI File of the Composition
  • Program Notes optional
    Tell us about your composition and how it relates to our theme.
Entry fee
$15.00
Deadline
March 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM PST
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