2025 COMPOSITION CONTEST

AWARD 

  • $2000.00 USD cash

  • Performance by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble during the 2026-27 concert season

  • Recording of the live performance

Guidelines

Composers of all ages and nationalities may apply.

Select any combination of the following instrumentation for ONLY 1-5 players. Music can be intended to be performed with or without a conductor.

  • 1 Voice (Soprano)

  • 1 Flute (doubling Alto Flute and/or Piccolo)

  • 1 Oboe

  • 1-2 Clarinets (doubling B flat, A, E flat, and/or Bass Cl.)

  • 1 Piano OR 1 Piano Four-Hands

  • 1 Percussion (1 percussionist – small set-up preferred)

  • 1-3 Violins

  • 1 Viola

  • 1-2 Cellos

  • 1 Double Bass

  • 1 Guitar

Length: Up to 15 minutes

Score: Each composer must submit a legible score of professional quality. Marks identifying the composer must not appear anywhere on the score.

Recording: Submitting a recording is optional but highly recommended. Live recordings are preferred. MIDI realizations are acceptable. Marks identifying the composer must not appear in the recording.

Number of entries: Composers may submit as many works as they like, each one accompanied by a separate application and entry fee.

Payment: The entry fee is $22. 

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

The winner will be announced on September 1, 2025.

For further information or questions, please contact compcontest@leftcoastensemble.org

View Past Winners Here

Download 2025 Composition Contest Flyer

photo credit: Jeanette Yu