The European Brass Band Association has announced that it is inviting applications for the 7th Composers Competition to be held as part of the 42nd European Championships in Montreux in Switzerland next year.
Composers native to or resident in and EBBA member country, born on or after 1st January 1984 are eligible to enter an original composition for brass band of up to a maximum of 12 minutes in duration.
The competition will consist of one preliminary round and a final, which will take place on the 26th April at the Stravinsky Hall in Montreux. The new compositions will be performed by a leading Swiss brass band.
Prizes
Podium prizes of EUR 2500, 2000, 1500 will be on offer as well as an Audience Prize of EUR 500 and Band Prize of EUR 500, including support for future commissions or further study. All finalists will receive a diploma.
Further details
The closing date for entries is 1st January 2019. For further details, please contact Kor Niehof: generalsecretary@ebba.eu.com
Rules and regulations and the link to the entry form can found at the EBBA-website: www.ebba.eu.com
