Call for scores: International composers’ competition in Poland

Now in its 17th edition, the contest is organised by the Polish Society for Contemporary Music, a section of the International Society for Contemporary Music. It aims to provide a springboard to advance the craft of composers around the world.

Regulations

• The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities.
• More than one score per person is permitted.
• It is possible to submit works already performed and/or awarded in other competitions excluding compositions already published.
• The competition will only accept compositions for chamber ensembles of three to five of the following instruments without a conductor: one flute or piccolo, one oboe, one clarinet in Bb/Eb, one bassoon, one French horn in F, one piano, two violins, one viola and one cello.
• The use of live electronics or tape is not permitted.
• The duration of the scores should be between 10 to 16 minutes.
• Scores should be submitted anonymously and marked with an alphanumeric emblem. They should be accompanied by a completed and signed scan of the application form with the following information:
  • Composer’s full name: first name(s), surname and gender.
  • Date and place of birth.
  • Nationality.
  • Address, telephone, email address or fax.
  • Title and duration of the composition.
  • A brief programme note about the composition in English (or Polish and English).
  • A biography and a recent photo of the composer.

Read more eligibility requirements here.

The deadline for submissions is 1 September.

Prizes

• First prize: 13 000 Polish zloty ($3 300)
• Second prize: 8 000 Polish zloty
• Third prize: 4 000 Polish zloty

The winning scores will be announced on the competition’s website on 13 September. The awarded compositions will be performed at a prize winners’ concert on 6 November at the Wladysław Szpilman Polish Radio Concert Studio in Warsaw.

All submissions must be sent via email to [email protected].