These competitions foster the creation of new music. A monetary prize and/or a performance is often awarded to winning compositions.
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- Queen Elisabeth Competition Works for piano and orchestra, approx. 10 minutes duration. Open to composers age 40 and under. Anonymous submission. Cash award, performance and possible radio/TV broadcast.
- MacDowell Colony A place for both emerging and well-established artists of all disciplines to create and work without interruption. Lists studio descriptions, residency program, fellowship opportunities, history, and financial information.
- The American Academy in Berlin Candidates must be either American citizens or permanent residents. Stipend of $3,000 - $5,000 per month, round trip airfare, apartment and partial board at the Hans Arnhold Center. Proposed projects must demonstrate a need to be in Berlin. Website has guidelines, application forms, and list of current fellows.
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Offers fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists.
- International Composing Competition "2 Agosto" Works for specified genre, changes each year. Open to composer of all nationalities who are under age 41. Anonymous entry. Work may not have been previously performed. Three winning works will receive cash award, performance in Italy.
- Young Composer Award The DSO present a competition for GCSE and A Level music students, to give them a live performance opportunity, and one cash prize.