CHORAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Composers of all ages, nationalities, education levels, races, genders,
and backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
$2,500 PRIZE
COMPOSITION GUIDELINES:
SATB (optional divisi)
A Cappella
3-5 minutes in length
Secular text
IMPORTANT DATES:
FEBRUARY 1: Submission portal opens
APRIL 1: Intent to submit form deadline
MAY 31: Composition submission deadline
SEPTEMBER 5: Winner notification
Click here for full competition details
Atlanta Master Chorale's Choral Composition Competition was created to promote new choral music and to invite aspiring composers to create new choral repertoire. We are seeking compositions which reflect our vision, “Where music touches spirit.”
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The competition will be adjudicated by a specially convened panel.
Compositions should be newly composed for the competition and not previously publicly performed or published.
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Step 1: Read the competition guidelines document for full details:
Step 2: Click below to complete the intent to submit form (forms due April 1):
Step 3: Complete your composition along with a recording of the piece. Review the submission checklist to be sure you have everything ready to submit:
Step 4: Email competition@atlantamasterchorale.org to submit your final composition and recording (due by May 31).
Compositions will be reviewed by a third party to ensure they have met all competition requirements.
Contestants will be notified whether or not their submission has been accepted for adjudication.
Winner will be notified September 5, 2025
QUESTIONS?
Contact Atlanta Master Chorale Executive Director, Jim Verrecchia by email at
ExecutiveDirector@atlantamasterchorale.org
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS COMPETITION SPONSORS
Carol and Michael Bohannon
Barbara and Donald Defoe
Mary Margaret Oliver
Sally Rhoden
Hamilton and Mason Smith
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To support our composition competition, click here and list "competition sponsor" in the notes box.
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Atlanta Master Chorale does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.