$50,000.00 2024 Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Composer Award
Eligibility
The competition is open to composers who currently live in the United States, ages 18 and over. Composers may be at any stage of their careers. Applicants who are or will be students enrolled in degree-granting programs are ineligible. We encourage applicants from a variety of musical aesthetics and backgrounds to apply.
Award
$50,000 commission to compose a new orchestral work, 15 to 20 minutes in length, to be premiered by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra during their 25-26 season.
Travel and lodging will be provided for the selected composer to attend the new work’s premiere, preceded by a week-long residency in Rockland and Bangor, Maine leading educational activities, attending rehearsals, and participating in public appearances. The composer will receive a recording of the new work.
Review Process
The entries will be judged on artistic excellence by a three-member jury. All applicants will be notified by the end of December.
Submission
The application opens on August 1, 2024, and closes on October 1, 2024
There is no application fee.
Application must include:
● Two representative scores (PDF) and corresponding recordings (mp3 files or links). At least one of the two works should show the applicant’s ability to write for orchestra. Your name must be removed from scores/recordings.
● A musical CV/resume or bio.
For more information and to submit your application, please visit the website,
www.ellis-beauregardfoundation.org