Welcome to Celebris Ensemble's second annual composition competition! The goal of this competition is to give emerging choral composers their opportunity to shine. This year, we are also allowing collaborative composers the chance to apply.

Details

• There are no age, geographic, or background restrictions. All emerging composers are encouraged to apply.
• Collaborations between two composers/writers is allowed. All parties must upload a signed document detailing consent for the submitted work.
• Entry Fee: $15 (click here to donate)
• Deadline: December 17, 2022
• Upload your application HERE
• Winner will be notified by February 11, 2023.
• Celebris reserves the right to give multiple awards or none depending on the quality of the submissions.
• Celebris will perform the song in May 2023. Should COVID restrictions be in place, Celebris reserves the right to perform this virtually or on the 2023-2024 season.

Guidelines

• Submit a 2-5 minute SATB piece (either unaccompanied or piano accompaniment) suitable for a small ensemble. Maximum divisi is occasional SSAATTBB.
• Compositions on the theme of Timeless Wisdom will be given the most consideration (pdf only).
• Text should be either in public domain (preferred) or the evidence of the rights to use the text must be shown.
• Unpublished works only. Self-published works are permitted.
• A computer-generated recording of the piece is acceptable (mp3/wav).

The winner of the 2022 competition:
​In the Morning, by Amy Gordon

A runner-up from the 2022 competition:
Let My Country Awake, by Jessie Leov