Newmusiconthebayou 2027 Composition Submission
Newmusiconthebayou
Apply NowGot a bold new composition? Submit to Newmusiconthebayou 2027 and showcase your work at a June festival in Monroe and Ruston, Louisiana. Explore chamber, brass, percussion, digital or installation categories, gain anonymised judging, and connect with performers and peers. Deadline 1 March.
Newmusiconthebayou is inviting composers to submit works for consideration in its 2027 festival. The call includes a range of submission categories, from chamber ensembles such as duos and trios to brass and percussion ensembles, solo or mixed ensemble works, digital media pieces, live improvisatory works, and installation works.
The festival is scheduled for June 2-5, 2027 in Monroe and Ruston, Louisiana. The submission guidelines emphasize anonymous judging, with names removed from scores and recordings for award consideration.
Composers should provide computer-generated PDF parts and transposing scores where needed. Works of any length are eligible, although shorter pieces under 15 minutes are prioritised, and pieces written within the previous five years are encouraged.
Selected composers may receive travel support, lodging information, and professional audio recordings after the festival.
01 Dec 2026
01 Mar 2027
Festival 2027
Location
- Composers must attend in person; a few virtual slots are available, with preference for international applicants.
- Pieces of any length are eligible, but priority is given to works under 15 minutes.
- Works composed within the previous five years are encouraged.
- For award consideration, scores and recordings must be anonymized.
- Composers must provide computer-generated PDF parts and transposing scores where applicable.
$25
$25 for one score; $30 for two scores.
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