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Search for New Music Competition

Description

The IAWM holds an annual composition competition for women composers called the "Search for New Music." This international competition includes ten different prize categories ranging from chamber and orchestral works to electro-acoustic media, improvisation, and sound installation. Each prize has its own monetary award. Membership in IAWM is required to enter, but contestants may join at the time of entry. The SNM committee administers the competition, receives entries, selects judges and publicizes the contest guidelines and the list of winners.

To find out how to submit your work, read the guidelines and download the application form.

SNM 2012 Guidelines     view   download   
Application Form            download

2011 Competition Winners

The International Alliance for Women in Music is pleased to announce the Winners from the 2011 Search for New Music Competition.

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Past Search for New Music Winners

View all Past Search for New Music Winners.