ASAWCA 2027: SEK 50,000 International Choir Composition Prize for Women

Sweden's acclaimed mixed choir Allmänna Sången and Anders Wall present the sixth edition of their composition award, in cooperation with publisher Gehrmans Musikförlag.

Eligibility and required work

The competition is open to women composers of any nationality, age or professional background. Enter one original, unperformed and unpublished piece for a mixed-voice a cappella choir of four to twelve parts, lasting six to seven minutes. The choice of text should engage with contemporary subjects; obtain written rights clearance for previously published texts.

Deadline, awards and judging

Entries close December 31, 2026. The winner receives SEK 50,000, a world premiere by Allmänna Sången and publication by Gehrmans. The international jury includes Maria Goundorina, Robert Sund and Japanese composer and conductor Ko Matsushita.

Application and important conditions

Apply through the organizer's official registration form. Lyrics in languages other than English, Swedish or Latin require a pronunciation guide. Check anonymization, application charges and submission details in the full terms.

Organizer's official call

https://www.allmannasangen.se/asawca2027

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