Welcome to Celebris Ensemble's fourth annual composition competition! The goal of this competition is to give emerging choral composers their opportunity to shine.
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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
• Upload your application here
• Deadline: January 5, 2025
• Winner(s) will be notified by February 8, 2025.
• Celebris will perform the selection(s) during the 2025-2026 season in Southwest Michigan.

Guidelines

• Submit a 2-5 minute SATB piece (either unaccompanied or piano accompaniment) suitable for a small ensemble. Maximum divisi is occasional SSAATTBB.
• Scores need to be in pdf format.
• A computer-generated recording of the piece is acceptable (mp3/wav).
• Please share the required files via Google Drive link or similar service.
• Please ensure that you give permission for Celebris to access the documents.
• Text should be either in public domain or the evidence of the rights to use the text must be shown.
• Unpublished works only. Self-published works are permitted.
• Selected composers are not required to travel to the performance, but they are always welcome.

The winner of the 2023 competition:
A Prayer in Spring, by Emily Drum

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