Composition Contests


(Note: For due dates, P = "postmarked," R = "received")

Arraymusic Young Composers' Workshop

Prize: Work directly with small chamber ensemble
Due: ? (See their site)

Arraymusic 60 Atlantic Ave.
Suite 218
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 1X9
http://www.vex.net:80/~rixax/ARRAYMUSIC/YCW.html
mjbaker@interlog.com


The Cygnus Ensemble

Prize: Performance in New York's Merkin Hall by Cygnus
Due: P 7-31-97

The Cygnus Ensemble
275 W. 96 #35-D
New York, NY 10025
(212)932-3440


Edvard Grieg Memorial Competition for Young Composers

Prize: 1-2 week study tour in Oslo
Due: ? (See their site)

The Oslo Grieg Society
Gaustadveien 4B
N-0372 Oslo
Norway
http://www.notam.uio.no/nmi/GRIEGS/


Morton Gould Awards to Young Composers

Prize: Total $20,000 Distributed Annually
Due: PAST

Frances Richard, Director
ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Awards to Young Composers
ASCAP Building
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY 10023
http://www.ascap.com/membership/competitions.html


Music Teachers National Association Contests

Prize: One $1,000 cash prize
Due: ?

Music Teachers National Association
The Carew Tower
441 Vine St., Suite 505
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2814
MTNAmbrcrt@aol.com


The National Association of Composers/USA Young Composers' Competition

Prize: First prize $200 (Membership required)
Due: R 10-30-97

The National Association of Composers
P.O. Box 49256
Barrington Station
Los Angeles, CA 90049
http://www.under.org:80/cpcc/0357.htm


National Band Association/William D. Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest

Prize: $3000 cash
Due: R 11-1-97

Terry Austin
Director of Bands
Department of Music
Virginia Commonwealth University
PO Box 842004
Richmond, VA 23284-2004
Attn: NBA Composition Contest
http://pos.net/mpc/nba


The National Young Composers Competition

Prize: Three $10,000 cash prizes
Due: PAST

Hilary Greene, Program Manager
The National Young Composers Competition
5 Southworth St.
Williamstown, MA 01267
http://www.flexfx.com/national.html
composer@williams.edu


Pete Carpenter Fellowship Competition

Prize: Study for a month with distinguished theatrical film and television composers
Due: 11-30-97

BMI Foundation, Inc.
320 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
http://bmi.com/pcf.html
pr@bmi.com


Pikes Peak Young Composers Competition

Prize: Recognition and performance
Due: ?

Len Rhodes, Director
Pikes Peak Young Composers Competition
East Library and Information Center
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
http://imagine.ppld.org/edulink/workshop.html


U.S. Army Band 75th Anniversary Composition Contest

Prize: One $3,000 cash prize
Due: P 6-30-97

The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"
Attn.: Capt. Timothy J. Holtan
204 Lee Ave.
Fort Myer, Virginia 22211-1199
http://160.147.68.21:80/armyband/contest/default.htm


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