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 committee administers the competition, receives entries, selects judges and publicizes the contest guidelines and the list of winners.
The guidelines for the 2010 Search for New Music Competition are posted HERE. You may download a PDF version of the guidelines as well.
2009 Competition Winners
The International Alliance for Women in Music is pleased to announce the Winners from the 2009 Search for New Music Competition. Please click here to view the list of winners.
Past Search for New Music Winners
Click here for all Past Search for New Music Winners.