Epic Montreux International Composition Competition: orchestral works with choir
Call and work requirements
Epic Montreux is accepting international entries for a new original orchestral or hybrid-orchestral work with choir. Pieces must last four to five minutes and make substantial use of the orchestra. Generative AI is prohibited, and each composer may submit one work.
Application and deadline
Applications close on 8 November 2026 at 23:59 CET, with no extensions. Submit an MP3 mockup of at least 128 kbps through the official online form, accept the rules and pay the CHF 40 fee. The documents linked from the competition page specify detailed eligibility, instrumentation, submission requirements and rights conditions.
Selection and awards
Anonymized submissions are assessed for storytelling, musicality and originality. Three finalists are expected to be announced on 16 December. Their works will be professionally orchestrated and performed at the Auditorium Stravinski in Montreux, Switzerland, on 5–6 March 2027. Finalists receive travel support of up to CHF 900, accommodation, meals and local transport. At the time of checking, details of the overall winner's prize remained to be announced.
This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details.
Information checked: 4 October 2026.
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