Opportunities
Competitions, commissions, residencies, and fellowships worth knowing about. Refreshed the 1st of every month from Saad's curated list.
All career levels. US and international composers eligible.
Outcome: $15,000–$32,000 commission. Premiere by partner ensemble.
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- No age limit
- US and international eligible
- You have an orchestral piece in progress (Tide Glass)
- Submission requires recordings; you have audio for 3 of 5 pieces
Composers age 35 or under. Submit 2 scores + recordings.
Outcome: Tuition-free residency, reading session, recording, performance.
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- Under 35 ✓ (you're 34)
- Has 2+ scores ready (Cello Suite, String Quartet No. 2)
- Recording available
US-based composers of any career stage.
Outcome: Reading session with full orchestra, recording, mentorship.
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- US-based ✓
- Any career stage ✓
- You have an orchestral work in progress
American composers.
Outcome: 3-week residency at Copland's home in Cortlandt Manor, NY.
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- American composer ✓
- All career levels
- $35 entry fee
All career levels. Composers and performers.
Outcome: Two weeks in Cortona, Italy. Workshops, performances, recordings.
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- Open to all career levels
- Composer-friendly format
- $75 entry fee
- Italy-based, may add travel costs
ACF members. Project-based.
Outcome: Up to $500 for performance, recording, or commissioning expenses.
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- Free
- Project-based — fits Tide Glass commission needs
- Requires ACF membership
Composers nominated by their national broadcaster.
Outcome: International broadcast and exposure to programmers worldwide.
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- Free
- International composers eligible
- Nomination by national broadcaster required
Mid-career composers by nomination only.
Outcome: 6-week fully funded residency in Umbria, Italy.
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- Italy residency
- Mid-career nomination only — you're emerging
Saad's curated list above covers the major calls every month. If you want to dig for niche or regional opportunities, run a live web search. Counts as one of your daily drafts.