Kilpailut
6th International St. Christopher Composers Competition 2026
The St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra of Vilnius
Deadline to register: June 30, 2026
Submission deadline: August 31, 2026
Eligibility: Composers aged 18–40
Instrumentation: String orchestra
Duration: 5–10 minutes
Eligible works: Compositions written or performed between 2024 and 2026. Works previously submitted to other composition competitions are not eligible.
Awards: 1st Prize €1500 / 2nd Prize €900 / 3rd Prize €600
Participation is free of charge. Applicants may submit up to three compositions.
1st Óscar Esplá International Composition Competition
Mácula del Tiempo Cultural Foundation & Óscar Esplá Higher Conservatory of Music of Alicante, Spain
Template: String Ensemble & Piano
Submission deadline: 30 June 2026 24:00 (CET)
Prizes: First Prize €6 000, Special Mention €1 500
Composers from all countries are invited to participate.
New Notes – Laurenskerk Composition Competition
Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
The aim of the competition is to create new compositions for solo organ that are practically feasible for a wide target group. The competition is open to any maker/composer who works as a professional or is studying to become a professional.
Composition Competition for EUROPASINFONIE
EUROPASINFONIE / Dresdner Sinfoniker, Germany
Two categories are open for submission: works for large symphony orchestra, and works for large symphony orchestra with choir. Three winning composers will each receive a commission of €14,000 gross, with world premieres at Messe Dresden on 18 June 2027, as a real-time, multi-location concert performance taking place simultaneously across twelve European countries, with a live audience in Dresden, Germany, and a worldwide livestream broadcast.
XIX International Accordion Composition Competition Francisco Escudero
Accordion Association of the Basque Country
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.
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.
Kansainvälinen sävellyskilpailu Sällskapet MM 150 vuotta
Sällskapet MM – Muntra Musikanter -kuoro
Kuoron 150-vuotisjuhlavuoden 2028 kunniaksi järjestettävä kansainvälinen mieskuoroteosten sävellyskilpailu
- Juryn jakama kokonaispalkintopotti on 30 000 euroa.
- Kokoonpano: Mieskuoro a cappella (TTBB), mahdollinen divisointi sallittu.
- Vaikeusaste: Teosten tulisi olla vaikeusasteeltaan harrastajakuoroille soveltuvia.
- Kesto: 2–6 minuuttia.
- Teema: ”Vastuu” (Ansvar).