The 4th MusicON International Composition Competition
- Location
- New York, USA
- Instrument / Role
- Composer
- Format
- Online
- Application deadline
- Applications closed
Open to participants under 30 (born after April 1, 1996). Works must be for 2–6 performers using designated instruments (strings, winds, piano, harp, guitar, percussion). Duration: 5–8 minutes. Original works after 2023, unpublished/unperformed/unawarded. Anonymous evaluation, 4–6 finalists selected. Winners receive prizes: $2000 (Ages 18 and above Winner Prize), $500 (Ages 18 and above Honorable Mention), $1000 (Under 18 Winner Prize). Finalist works will be premiered in New York on October 3–4, 2026 at The Blanc Space.
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A note about online judging
This is an online competition that charges an entry fee. Classical Board believes any fee charged for online judging should be matched by real value to every applicant, whether or not they advance. Before you apply, it's worth checking directly with the organiser: • Is the jury published, and are its members musicians of genuine standing? • Does every juror listen to each submission in full? • Will you receive specific, considered feedback on your performance — win or lose?
