ASB Announces Inaugural Young Composers Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 09/30/22

ASB Announces Inaugural Young Composers Contest

Austin, TX:

The Austin Symphonic Band announces its inaugural Young Composers Contest, carrying a financial award of $2,500. American composers age 35 or younger are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2022.

To apply, candidates are asked to submit previously-composed works for large ensemble, which will then be reviewed by a panel of adjudicators. The winning composer will be commissioned to write a new piece for band, which will be premiered at an ASB concert in the 2023–2024 season.

For details concerning entry requirements, applications, submission of scores and recordings, references and other matters, please click on the button below.

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