LUXEMBOURG SINFONIETTA
International Composition Prize for the year 2008
The Luxembourg Sinifonietta's annual composer prize competition is focusing this year on a Chinese mouth organ known as the Sheng which can play up to 6 notes at once and is completely chromatic. You will need to go to their web site for details of the instruments in the ensemble. The LS are well known for their long-standing commitment to contemporary art music and, as entries are always kept anonymous until after the winners are chosen, there is nothing stopping new composers taking part on a level playing field.
The closing date for 2008 entries is 1st July 2008 but this prize is usually offered annually so look out for details of next year's competition later in the year.
The Countess of Munster Musical Trust
http://www.munstertrust.org.uk/fgiccomp.htm
A page of links to international composer competitions.
BBC PROMS 2008 YOUNG COMPOSERS' COMPETITION
http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2008/youngcomposers/competition.shtml
This competition is for 12 - 18 year old composers. Click on the above link for details.
Grawemeyer 2009 Composition Prize