Deadline Extension – Gilgamesh International Composition Competition 2025

We are excited to announce that the submission deadline for the Gilgamesh International Composition Competition 2025 has been extended! Participants now have one additional month to submit their works.

:small_blue_diamond: New Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025

This extension allows composers extra time to perfect their compositions while ensuring their best work is presented. All other competition guidelines and requirements remain the same.

For inquiries, please contact us at competition@gilgamesh.foundation.

The Gilgamesh International Composition Competition is dedicated to uncovering and nurturing new voices in contemporary music. Inspired by the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh, this competition challenges composers to push creative boundaries while exploring profound historical and cultural themes. Each year, the Gilgamesh Ensemble returns with a unique instrumental configuration, fostering innovative approaches to composition.

:musical_score: Competition Highlights:
:white_check_mark: Open to composers of all ages, nationalities, and professional backgrounds.
:white_check_mark: No entry fee required.
:white_check_mark: Winning pieces will be professionally recorded by the Gilgamesh Trio.

:musical_note: Instrumentation:

Harp with fixed media (Stereo) or live electronics
Trombone with fixed media (Stereo) or live electronics
Harp and trombone with fixed media (Stereo) or live electronics
Electroacoustic pieces (fixed media, Stereo only)

Submission Requirements:

Scores must be in PDF format (anonymous submission).
While optional, an MP3 audio file (live recording or MIDI mockup) is preferred.
Fixed media pieces: Submit in 2-channel WAV or AIF (44.1kHz, 16-bit).
Live electronic works must use Csound, SuperCollider, or Max 8 (anonymous files required).
Additional materials:
Short composer biography (PDF, max 250 words)
Program note (PDF, max 100 words)
At least one landscape-format photo
:date: Important Dates:
:pushpin: Competition Opens: August 2024
:pushpin: New Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
:pushpin: Winners Announced: June 1, 2025
:pushpin: Performance & Album Release: December 2025

Submit your music: Gilgamesh International Composition Competition 2025