Finding a Voice and the Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland are delighted to announce details of the eighth annual Composition Competition for Emerging Women Composers in Ireland.

With the ongoing generous support of the Contemporary Music Centre, the composition competition will include a workshop for shortlisted candidates as well as composition mentorship from composer Finola Merivale during the process, offering a unique opportunity for professional development for both winning and shortlisted composers. This year’s workshop will be with celebrated Irish cellist Zoë Nagle and the winning composition will be premiered by Evlana at Finding a Voice on Saturday 8th March 2025 in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

What we ask of applicants:

  • Be an emerging woman or gender-minority composer
  • Be born on or currently resident on the island of Ireland

Application process – please include the following:

  • One piece that is reflective of your work which will be used for the adjudication process. Send your score as a PDF, with an MP3 or     electronic mock-up if you have one
  • A short statement (max. 200 words) outlining your ideas for a composition for solo cello for Finding a Voice 2025 and explaining how you would benefit artistically from the process
  • Your name, contact details and an up-to-date CV

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Please note that previous winners of the competition are ineligible although previous applicants are welcome to apply.

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All applicants will receive equal opportunity irrespective of civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, ethnicity or indigenous status.  We especially encourage those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply. 

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Submissions should be sent to: director@findingavoice.ie 

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Deadline for submission is Friday 20thDecember 2024 by 5pm.