29.9.2025

XVIII International Accordion Composition Competition ”Francisco Escudero”

The deadline for submission is September 29, 2025. There is no registration fee. Applications must be submitted via Google Forms: https://forms.gle/2y5MQeEauZJEeU2J7

The first modality is aimed at promoting the creation of works for solo accordion or chamber music with accordion (up to 4 performers and at least one accordion). The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities, under the following conditions:

• Compositions must have been written after January 2021.
• The maximum duration is 10 minutes.
• Works may have been commissioned and premiered (live or digitally), but previously awarded pieces will not be accepted.
• Scores must be anonymous (only a title or motto should appear, no personal information).

The winning work will receive a €2,000 prize, be published by the organization, and will be premiered at the Gala of the next edition of the Contest. The Awards Gala will take place on October 19, 2025, at the Teatro Modelo in Zarautz.

The second modality is focused on pedagogical works for students aged 6 to 18. Submissions must be chamber works (solo pieces are not accepted) with a clear educational purpose and can be for any instrumental ensemble.

The winning composer in this category will receive a commission of €850 to write a new piece for an accordion ensemble (maximum 5 voices). The commissioned work will be premiered at the next edition of the Topakord Meeting for young accordionists, and must be completed by March 1, 2026. As with the first modality, the score must be submitted anonymously.

To apply, composers must fill out the Google Form and attach the following documents:

1. The anonymus score in digital format (or a scan if handwritten),
2. A short biography.

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