Amadeus Concerts, Concorso per compositori emergenti

Amadeus Concerts, through its Emerging Artists program, is seeking original compositions for a small string orchestra (4 Violin I, 4 Violin II, 4 Viola, 3 Cello, 1 Double Bass) of six minutes or less. Eligible composers must be between 16 and 30 years old and reside in Fairfax County, Arlington County, or the cities of Falls Church, Alexandria, or Fairfax, Virginia. Submissions are accepted via a Google Form (tinyurl.com/AmadeusEmergingComposer) by 11:59 pm on 24 November 2026. The winning work will be performed by The Amadeus Strings at the 45th Season Finale Concert on 2 May 2027 in Great Falls, VA, and the composer will receive a $500 prize. In addition to the performance, the winner will benefit from a series of mentorship sessions with professional composers and the conductor A. Scott Wood, a reading workshop, and an archival recording of the concert. All entries are reviewed anonymously by a four‑person jury. No application fee is required. The competition is part of the annual Emerging Artists program, making it a recurring call.

Performance by The Amadeus Strings, $500 prize, mentorship sessions, reading workshop, archival recording

Ages 16‑30; residence in Fairfax County, Arlington County, or the cities of Falls Church, Alexandria, or Fairfax (VA, USA)