Common Resonance Fall 2026 Call for Scores - Flute, Cello, and Electronics

A New York City call for scores for flute/cello duo, flute solo, or cello solo, with optional fixed or live electronics.

Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://whitneysheng.com/projects/call-for-score/

Deadline: 30 August 2026, 11:59 PM EST.

Application Fee / Participation Fee: 25 USD non-refundable submission fee.

Eligibility: Composers of all nationalities and ages. There are no professional-status restrictions, and works may have been previously performed.

Composition / Submission Requirements

·       Instrumentation: flute and cello duo, flute solo, or cello solo.

·       Fixed electronics are welcome; live electronics are also welcome, especially if the composer can perform or manage them.

·       Duration: 3-10 minutes.

·       One submission per instrumentation per composer.

·       Submission materials: score PDF, audio file, fixed-media file or live-electronics setup notes if applicable, program note of about 200 words, and composer bio of about 100 words.

Prize / Benefits

·       Selected work performed by Koe Duo on 8 November 2026 at Zürcher Gallery in New York City.

·       Professional audio and video recordings are provided to selected composers.

Application Method

·       Submit through the official application form linked on the call page.

·       Questions can be sent to the email address listed on the official page.

Recommended for

·       Composers writing chamber music for flute/cello with or without electronics.

·       Composers who can provide clear electronic setup notes, if electronics are used.

Notes for Applicants

·       This is a performance call rather than a cash-prize competition.

·       The page gives both a narrative description and a concise “Details” section; both should be checked before publication.