31st Annual Young Composers' Competition

Receipt Deadline: October 31, 2009

The National Association of Composers/USA (NACUSA) is sponsoring its Thirty-First Annual Young Composer's Competition.

Contest Rules (PDF)

1. The competition is open to NACUSA members who are American citizens or residents who have reached their 18th birthday but have not yet reached their 31st birthday by the submission deadline. For new composers seeking to join NACUSA, National dues are $25.00 ($15.00 per year for students and seniors). Dues should be sent to the Los Angeles address listed below.
2. Compositions submitted should not exceed 15 minutes in length.
3. Compositions should not require more than five players. An additional person for electronic playback will not be counted as a performer.
4. Compositions submitted must not be published and must not have won any other competitions.
5. Recordings of the entire composition are highly desirable, but not mandatory.
6. A mailing envelope with correct postage should be enclosed with each submission if the composer wishes to have the score(s) returned.
7. Scores will be judged, in part, on clear and legible music copying; suitability for performance on a NACUSA concert will also be considered.
8. The First Prize will be $400.00 and a possible performance on a NACUSA concert. The Second Prize will be $100.00 and a possible performance on a NACUSA concert. The judges reserve the right to reallocate the prize moneys in the event of a tie.
9. Each composer may submit up to two works.
10. Score(s) should be submitted anonymously with an envelope attached containing the name of the work and the composer's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
11. Scores must be received no later than October 31, 2009.
12. Send scores to:
    The National Association of Composers
    P.O. Box 49256
    Barrington Station
    Los Angeles, California 90049
    
    
13. Please note that some express companies cannot deliver to a post office box.
14. All tapes or CDs submitted must be clearly identified.