Queer Urban Orchestra's 2025 Vanguard Composer Competition

Queer Urban Orchestra is pleased to announce its 2025 Vanguard Composers Competition! This program is open to composers of any age who identify as LGBTQ+, from anywhere in the world. The winning work will be performed by Queer Urban Orchestra in June of 2025, and the composer will receive a $1,000 cash award, plus a small travel stipend to attend the performance. Two runners-up will be selected for a reading in January of 2025, and all composers who enter are invited to participate in two virtual sessions with QUO’s artistic leadership.

Application deadline: October 15, 2024 at 11:59PM EDT
No application fee

We look forward to hearing your music! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.queerurbanorchestra.org/callforscores/