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.

International Composition Competition “Guido d’Arezzo”

First Prize: euro 5.000 - Second Prize: euro 2.500. Applications must be received by Thursday, May 15, 2008. For more information:

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Sinnai International Wind Band Composition Contest

The competition is open to composers of any nationality, without age limit. Every contender will be able to participate in both the sections with more compositions. The composition must never have been executed or received prizes and must have a minimal duration of 5 minutes and maximum of 8 minutes. It may be of any kind or form of music as long as it complies with the standard symphonic band instrumentation. The inscription cost is € 40,00 for every work presented. Entries must be received by Monday, June 30, 2008. Completed Score and Parts are due Monday, June 30, 2008. For more information:

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“Romualdo Marenco” International Competition for Band Composition

A) Composition For Band — Entrance fee: € 60,00, Prize: € 5.000,00. B) Composition For Solo Instrument - Trumpet — Entrance fee: € 40,00, Prize: € 3.000,00. Applications must be received by Thursday, July 31, 2008. For more information:

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