Composition Competitions
The following is a listing of composition contests currently receiving applications. A listing here is in no way to be construed as a WASBE endorsement of the competition. The contests are listed in order of the earliest deadline.
We also maintain a list of Conducting Seminars and other International Events.
Metropolitan Wind Symphony 40th Season Fanfare Composition
The winning fanfares will be premiered at Metropolitan Wind Symphony concerts during its 40th season, between November 2010 and July 2011. Duration 1 - 3 minutes. Work may not have been previously performed, published, or professionally recorded. Entries may be written for any combination of instruments commonly found in a concert band. Cimarron Music Press will publish the winning fanfares. Entries must be received by Monday, April 26, 2010. For more information:
Metropolitan Wind Symphony Fanfare Competition
c/o Bob Piankian
9 Surrey Road
Newton, MA 02458
III International Prize of Band Music Composition - Vila de Muro, 2011
The Town Council of Muro (Alicante) in conjuction with the Musical Union Society of Muro announces the III Internacional Prize of Band Music Composition - Vila de Muro, 2011 award. The aim of this competition is to encourage composers´creativity in this instrumental specialty as well as to enrich the musical and cultural heritage of music bands. The First Winning composition will be awarded a prize of 5,000 euros. Entries sent by post or courier should state the delivery date as well as the origin office. Entries sent and stamped on the same closing date or the previous one will also be accepted. The registration deadline is Friday, November 5, 2010. For more information:
Alex Llopis Perez (Ayuntamiento de Muro)
Placeta Molina 4
03830 – Muro (Spain)
Tel.: +34 965530557
Fax: +34 96 654 40 49
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