Choral Composition Competition for Young Composers
The SUU Music Department invites talented young composers, ages 16-25, to submit original choral works for the inaugural SUU Choral Composition Competition. This exciting opportunity features two categories--SATB and SSA--with winning pieces performed live by the SUU Choirs in February 2026.
Eligibility & Guidelines
Composers must be 25 or younger on December 1, 2025. Submissions must be original works for SATB or SSA (accompanied or unaccompanied), with up to two additional standard instruments plus piano. Works must be under 10 minutes, unpublished, and without prior professional performance. Submit a PDF score, audio file, and completed entry form to andrewbriggs2@suu.edu with the subject line: Young Composer Contest Submission - [Your Name].
Prizes
- 1st Place - $500
- 2nd Place - $300
- 3rd Place - $200
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
Winners Announced: January 15, 2026