Franz Schubert International Composition Competition

With the strong support of the Franz Schubert Academy of Music, we warmly invite talented composers from around the globe to join this remarkable musical event! This is a competition open to composers of all nationalities, with no age.

This is a competition open to composers of all nationalities, with no age limit, and the competition shall be held in the following nominated categories.

The competition shall be held in the following nominated categories.

1. Instrumental (solo, ensembles, chamber music, orchestra) with a maximum duration of 30 minutes.

2. Vocal works (solo, ensemble, chorus), maximum duration 30 minutes.

3. Electronic music, electroacoustic music, computer music; maximum duration 20 minutes

4. Pop and jazz, folk music; maximum duration 10 minutes

5. Film music; maximum duration 20 minutes.

Age groups.

Group I: 12 years old and below

Group II: 13-17 years old

Group III: 18-26 years old

Group IV: 27 years old and above

All information must be emailed by February 3, 2025 to

franzschubertcomposition@gmail.com

(a) Personal data of the participant (work, first name, surname, date of birth, nationality, address, telephone number, e-mail)

(b) Scanned copy of full identity card or passport (PDF)

(c) Perfectly legible scores (PDF)

(d) Audio files (MP3 or WAV)

(e) Recent personal photo

(f) Proof of registration fee

The registration fee is 80 euros per entry

The registration fee is payable by Paypal:

https://www.paypal.com/11111111111111111111111111111

Awards:

First prize: 90-100 points

Second prize: 80-89.99 points

Third Prize: 70-79.99

Competitors who score less than 70 will also receive a certificate of participation.

The jury:

The jury consists of the following members.

- Prof. Marco Reghezza (Conductor, Composer)

- Prof. Robert Mihovilic (composer)

- Prof. Ulkemin Akbas (Composer)

The results of the competition will be published on March 3, 2025 on the website.

The organizing committee will send certificates of participation by April 3, 2025 via email.

Die Entscheidungen der Jury sind unanfechtbar/decision of the jury is final.

For further information, please contact: 

franzschubertcomposition@gmail.com