Applications are now open for the 7th Ise-Shima Composition Competition which will take place in Feb. 2027.

The competition is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. Each work must be new and composed solely by the applicant. The organization welcomes art-music works, including vocal and choral compositions. Scores and/or recording can be submitted now through Jan. 31.

The grand prize winner will receive JPY 100,000 for one work, or 50,000 each if shared. There are approximately 35 other prizes subject to adjudication.

Composer and linguist, Sumio Kobayashi will serve as Chair of the Jury. Kobayashi’s composition awards include second prize in the 2013 Toru Takemitsu Composition Award and first prizes in the Wrocław and Busan MARU international composition competitions.

Previous winners include Javier Berzal de Miguel, Cristian Fernández, and Nikoleta Radulović.

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