Official call/opportunity page URL: https://www.musicalchairs.info/pdf/cp/6068 Deadline: 30 October 2026. Entry fee / cost: No registration fee is required. Eligibility: Open to composers of any nationality who have not reached the age of 35 on 31 December 2026. Applications may be individual or collective. The rules state that students and independent composers may participate, and no specific academic qualification is required. Opportunity / submission requirements: Works must be original and unpublished, not commercially released, and not already awarded or commended in another competition by the closing date. The work must be freely and creatively inspired by the 18th-century Neapolitan school. The available instruments are piano, string quartet, snare drum, 3 timpani, 1 ride cymbal, 1 crash cymbal, and bass drum. Duration must be between 7 and 15 minutes. Scores must be submitted as PDF files, with optional reference audio, and the submitted materials must be anonymous. Prize / benefit: The rules state that prizes include public performance of selected works within the Festival Note dal Passato, Suoni del Futuro, production of dedicated multimedia materials, and dissemination through the project’s official channels. The absolute first prize, awarded with a score of 100/100, receives a €1,000 scholarship. Application method: Register through the dedicated Competition Registration page of the official website and upload the required PDF score and, where applicable, demo audio files. Postal submissions and other channels are not accepted.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://www.musicalchairs.info/pdf/cp/6204 Additional source/rules page URL: https://www.concorsomichi.com Deadline: 31 October 2026 at 23:59. Entry fee / cost: €35 for the first submitted composition and €20 for each additional composition. Eligibility: Open to composers of any nationality and with no age limit. Each participant may submit one or more piano compositions, with a separate registration for each piece. Opportunity / submission requirements: The 2026 edition is dedicated to new works for piano. Compositions must be unpublished and must never have been publicly performed, broadcast, or recorded in any form. Duration must be between 7 and 12 minutes. Electronics, amplification, and electromechanical devices are not allowed. Prepared piano is permitted only with non-electronic and non-electromechanical objects applied directly to the instrument. Submitted works must be anonymous and identified by a motto. Prize / benefit: The official rules list 1st Prize €1,000, plaque, parchment, world premiere performance, and professional live video recording; 2nd Prize €300 with plaque, parchment, world premiere, and professional live video; and 3rd Prize €200 with the same performance and recording benefits. Performances are scheduled at the Church of Santa Caterina d’Alessandria in Alife, Italy, on a date to be determined. Application method: Email the required materials to teleionmusicaecultura@gmail.com, including the anonymous score, composer CV/photo, declaration of authorship, identity document copy, payment receipt, and short explanation of the submitted piece. An MP3 recording is recommended but not mandatory.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://www.gcna.org/music/contests/composition Deadline: November 1, 2026. Entry fee / cost: No entry fee. Eligibility: Open to everyone except members of the Franco Committee and the 1st and 2nd prize winners of the 2025 Franco Composition Contest. Opportunity / submission requirements: The contest is for an original composition for a solo carillon performer. Entries generated wholly or substantially by AI are not eligible. Entries of any length are allowed; the official page gives 3 to 7 minutes as a typical reference for single-movement carillon works. The work must be playable on a 4-octave carillon, though 3-octave or 2-octave carillon entries are also welcome. Published, already performed, or previously prize-winning works are not eligible. Only one entry is allowed. Prize / benefit: Prizes listed on the official page are: 1st Prize, US$2,000; 2nd Prize, US$1,000; Performance Award, US$150. Winners receive a world premiere at the 2027 GCNA Congress, plus promotion and publication terms described on the official page. Application method: Email contact information, AI-use declaration, and the anonymized score attachment to franco@gcna.org as stated on the official page.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://www.francescomariopaganocompetition.com/ Official rules/PDF URL: https://www.musicalchairs.info/pdf/cp/6040 Deadline: 8 August 2026, 24:00 GMT. Fee / cost: 50 euros. Eligibility: Open to composers of any nationality and citizenship, with no age limit. Opportunity / submission requirements: The competition offers two alternatives: a composition for solo soprano, string quintet, harpsichord or organ inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures by St. Francis of Assisi; or a free instrumental composition for string quartet. Works must have a maximum duration of 10 minutes. Electronics and instruments outside the listed instrumentation are not allowed. Scores must be anonymous and include a motto or alphanumeric code and the duration. The applicant file must include the completed form, fee receipt, consent declarations, short CV, ID copy, and an audio file such as MIDI or MP3. Prize / benefit / support: The Francesco Mario Pagano Prize is 800 euros, printed edition by Edizioni et cetera musica, and performance in public concert. The Don Beniamino Cirone Prize is for the best composition by an under-40 contestant born after 1 January 1986, with printed edition and performance. The winning compositions are scheduled for performance within the 2026/2027 program of Salerno Classica Festival and other events. Application method: Send the full score, parts, audio file, and documents as PDF attachments to elaboraticoncorsopagano@gmail.com, following the official rules.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://www.musicalchairs.info/pdf/cp/6041 Deadline: 30 July 2026. Fee / cost: Main section application fee: 30 euros. Young Composers Section application fee: 15 euros per piece. Eligibility: Open to composers and students of all ages and nationalities. The Young Composers Section is for composers attending a musical high school and no older than 19 years of age. Opportunity / submission requirements: For the main section, the maximum instrumentation is two violins, viola, cello, piano, and tenor or soprano. Works with other instruments are not considered. The composition must be 3 to 10 minutes. Works must be original and unpublished; works that have already been played or performed are eligible. Each candidate may submit two compositions per year. Scores must be sent in PDF format by email with supplementary documents. The Young Composers Section asks for short unpublished works for solo piano, no longer than 3 minutes. Prize / benefit / support: The winner receives 150 euros and a project pass for the complete realization of personal musical marketing connected to the unpublished composition and its author. First, second, and third-ranked composers receive a Professional scodo annual subscription, and all participants receive a voucher for free application. The winning composition and up to three other compositions are to be recorded during the final execution. Application method: Send an anonymous PDF score by email to amicidellamusicaortona@gmail.com with the requested supplementary documents and payment proof.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://silviatessari.altervista.org/concorso Official rules/PDF URL: https://www.musicalchairs.info/pdf/cp/6148 Deadline: 1 November 2026. Fee / cost: 20 euros for complete applications and scores submitted by 1 September 2026. After 1 September, the fee is 40 euros. Eligibility: Open to composers from all over the world, without age limits, including students from academies, conservatoires, public and private schools. Opportunity / submission requirements: Section A asks for a composition for solo piano, piano and violin, piano and cello, or piano trio, serving as the soundtrack for a 5-minute 21-second video presentation. Section B asks for a work for piano and string orchestra, no longer than 8 minutes, inspired by and titled after a sculpture or drawing by Dante Moro. All styles and genres are accepted, but works requiring prepared piano are not accepted. Scores must be submitted anonymously under a motto or pseudonym. The submitted composition must be unpublished and never publicly performed. Prize / benefit / support: Up to two winning pieces may be selected. The public concert and award ceremony are scheduled for 29 December 2026 in Falcade, Italy. Winners receive a plate or medal, diploma, one overnight stay in the Falcade area if attending, and a cash prize defined by the jury from a total prize pool of 1,500 euros. Application method: Send the score PDF and required documents by email to the addresses stated in the official rules. The application must include the score, self-certification/application information, artistic biography, recent photo, ID copy, and fee payment proof.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://academy.sampo.fr/ Deadline: 31 July 2026. Fee / cost: Pedagogical fee: 200 euros. The official page states that accommodation, transport, and meals are covered by participants. Eligibility: The academy is open to musicians of all nationalities and backgrounds. No previous experience in electroacoustic or mixed music is required. The ULYSSES listing describes the course as intended for adults. Opportunity / submission requirements: The academy takes place from 23 to 28 August 2026 at Alpe d'Huez, France. The program covers instrumental performance with electronics, real-time sound processing, electroacoustic composition, mixed music works, work with sound files, soundpainting, and concert presentation. The organization prefers to limit the number of participants to 12 people. Prize / benefit / support: Participants work with the Sampo and Modalio augmented-instrument systems and may present developed work in a public concert with video capture. Application method: Complete the official registration form and send a photo and short biography by email to contact@sampo.fr. The registration becomes final when the registration fee has been received.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://atheras.eu/open-call-for-residents-composers-toyful-2026 Additional information page URL: https://ulysses-platform.eu/opportunity/nicosia-ludic-lab-2026-contemporary-composition-performance-residency-atheras-peoples Deadline: 15 July 2026. Fee / cost: No application fee is stated on the opportunity page reviewed. Selected residents receive full financial support including travel, accommodation, and daily allowance. Eligibility: Applications are open to individual artists only. Applicants must be based in a Creative Europe country, be available for the full residency period, show a strong interest in experimental ensemble-based practices, and be no older than 35 at the application deadline. Opportunity / submission requirements: The residency takes place in Nicosia, Cyprus from 23 October to 22 November 2026. Four individual composers are selected. Final pieces must be 7 to 10 minutes and written for the full Toyful Music Festival Ensemble. Solo formats and small chamber subgroups are not permitted. The residency focuses on acoustic interplay, toys, objects, and conventional instrumentation; electronics and fixed media are not supported. Required materials include a project proposal of up to 300 words or a 2-3 minute video, two work samples with scores and audio/video, a short CV of up to four pages, and a high-resolution photo. Prize / benefit / support: Selected residents receive travel, accommodation, daily allowance, shared accommodation in central Nicosia, access to a professional ensemble, mentorship, coaching sessions, rehearsal space, production support, and video and audio recording of the final concert. The residency culminates in a public concert and public open studio presentation. Application method: Send application materials by email to info@atheras.eu with the subject line stated on the opportunity page.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://kmd.uib.no/en/Calendar/news/echoes-in-hybrid-space Additional information page URL: https://ulysses-platform.eu/opportunity/echoes-hybrid-space-open-call-composers Deadline: 15 July 2026, 23:59 CET. Fee / cost: Not stated on the opportunity page reviewed. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a composition program, including BA, MA, PhD/OMA, or another composition education program. No previous experience with electroacoustic music is required. Opportunity / submission requirements: The academy takes place at the Grieg Academy and Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design from 23 to 28 February 2027. The program brings together five composition students from the Grieg Academy and five selected international composition students. Applicants submit two distinct works and recordings, plus an up-to-date CV. MIDI recordings are not accepted. Prize / benefit / support: The program includes composition lessons, technological guidance, mentoring, a four-day pedagogical program, two public concerts at Auditorium Knut Knaus, and professional documentation. Accommodation is covered by the program. Travel to and from Bergen is the responsibility of each participant. Application method: Apply through the Google Form linked from the opportunity page.

Official call/opportunity page URL: https://www.ossianewmusic.org/2026-27-call-for-works Deadline: 1 August 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Fee / cost: No entry fee. Eligibility: Composers age 30 and under as of 1 August 2026, or composers currently enrolled in a degree-granting program in composition. The call is open to all nationalities. Current Eastman students and alumni of Eastman's Composition Program are ineligible. Opportunity / submission requirements: Works should be 5 to 15 minutes and involve 2 to 12 players. Electronics such as audio playback or live processing are acceptable with instruments. Works of any style, aesthetic, and notation may be considered, with mixed ensembles preferred. Composers may submit up to two works in one Google form entry. Scores, recordings, and other materials must be uploaded to a cloud-sharing service and linked in the entry form. Prize / benefit / support: Selected pieces are performed in OSSIA New Music's upcoming concerts with support from OSSIA for the premiere. Application method: Submit through the Google Form linked on the official call page. The page asks for cloud links to scores, recordings, and other materials, and a two-page CV or resume.

Official call/opportunity page URL https://www.musicalchairs.info/pdf/cp/6173 Deadline 30 September 2026. Fee / cost 25 euros for one score. If two scores are submitted, the total fee is 40 euros. Eligibility Open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Opportunity / submission requirements Each composer may submit up to two compositions, each with a maximum duration of 10 minutes. Categories are solo instrument and chamber music. Chamber works may use two to five instruments selected from flute with piccolo/alto flute, clarinet with bass clarinet, violin, cello, and double bass. Electronic sound processing and amplification are not allowed. Scores must be anonymous and show only the title. Prize / benefit / support On 15 October 2026, the titles of selected pieces and composer names are scheduled to be published on Ensemble Theia’s social channels. One winner is indicated for each category, and selected pieces are to be performed at the ensemble’s upcoming autumn events. Application method Send the works and required materials by email to callforscorestheia@gmail.com in a single message, including the identity document copy, completed application form, biography, photo, explanatory note, and payment receipt.

Official call/opportunity page URL https://chromafestival.org/ Deadline Not stated on the official homepage reviewed. Fee / cost Not stated on the official homepage reviewed. Eligibility The official homepage states that pianists and composers from around the world will gather in Miskolc, Hungary, in July 2026. Opportunity / submission requirements The festival is scheduled for 9 to 19 July 2026 in Miskolc, Hungary. The Composition Institute is described as an opportunity to study with Andrew Rindfleisch and collaborate with performing artists and guest artists. Prize / benefit / support The official homepage describes an immersive week of music-making, learning, and community, with concerts and masterclasses at cultural venues in Miskolc. Application method Use the Apply Now link on the official Chroma International Music Festival website.