Welcome Composers!
We are thrilled to announce our Annual Musical Composition Competition. This is an opportunity for composers of all ages to showcase their talent and passion for music. Whether you are an experienced composer or a beginner, we invite you to participate and share your voice.
Our competition encourages creativity and self-expression in all forms. Compositions for piano, singer, and violin are welcome. We value originality and the ability to evoke emotion and thought through your music.
Here are some helpful suggestions to get you started:
- Consider writing about personal experiences or emotions that have deeply impacted you.
- Experiment with different musical forms and structures to find what best conveys your message.
- Use dynamics and phrasing to create a strong sense of emotion and movement.
- Play your composition to catch the flow and make adjustments as needed.
While we encourage creative freedom, please ensure that your composition is respectful and does not contain offensive content. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all participants.
Competition Details
- Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Theme: Open (any subject or style)
- Entry Fee: £5
- Prizes:
- 1st Place: £100
- 2nd Place: £50
- 3rd Place: £10
Competition Rules
- Compositions must be received on or before Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:59pm British Summer Time.
- All compositions must be the original work of the entrant and should not have been previously published, accepted for publication, nor entered in other competitions.
- The length of each composition must be between 1.5 and 3 minutes.
- Each individual composition must be submitted using the entry form below.
- Compositions must be submitted in both MusicXML and PDF formats.
- Copyright remains with the composer, but this competition reserves the right to have entries performed or published on the internet, in an anthology, or used for publicity purposes at any stage in the future.
- Compositions once submitted cannot be changed or altered in any way.
- Competitors will be informed of the results by the second week of December.
- Competitors have to be over the age of 18 at the time of entering the competition.
- The decision of the judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Entries not complying with competition rules will be disqualified.
How to Submit
Please pay the £5 entry fee before submitting your composition:
After you have paid, fill out the form below to submit your composition:
Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at independentedition.