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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 15, 2025 AT 11:59PM PDT
The winner will be announced on September 1, 2025.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Email compcontest@leftcoastensemble.org with the following:
Subject: “Composition Contest Entry”
Include: 1) Title of work 2) Instrumentation
Attach: a legible score of professional quality. Marks identifying the composer must not appear anywhere on the score.
Optional (highly recommended): Attach an audio recording of the piece. Live recordings are preferred. MIDI realizations are acceptable. ***Please note this must be a downloadable file and not a streaming link.***
Step 2: Pay $22.00 entry fee (below)
Good luck!
For further information or questions, please contact compcontest@leftcoastensemble.org
View Past Winners Here
Download 2025 Composition Contest Flyer
photo credit: Jeanette Yu
