2026 Competition for Young Composers
$3,500 Cash Prize
Open to Ages 18 to 30
SATB Voicing
Theme: Turning Point
We invite composers to create a new choral work that reflects a pivotal moment of change, be it personal, communal, or global, when a direction shifts and a new path forward is forged.
Submission Portal Open Now
Important Dates
September 1, 2026: Final Score Submission Deadline
November 2-6, 2026: Winner Notification
December 5, 2026: Announcement in Los Angeles, CA
Enter the Competition
Step 1: Read the competition details document.
Step 2: Complete your composition along with a recording of the piece and an optional statement if desired. Review the submission checklist to be sure you have all files ready to submit.
Step 3: Click below to submit your composition.
Thank you for your interest in this year's competition. We look forward to receiving your submission!
Compositions will be reviewed by a third party to ensure they have met all competition requirements.
Contestants will be notified if their submission has not been accepted for adjudication.
Winner will be notified the week of November 2, 2026
Questions? Email us at composercompetition@angelcitychorale.org
We're thrilled to invite young composers to participate in our 2026 competition, and look forward to receiving your submissions!
Questions? Email us at composercompetition@angelcitychorale.org
Adjudication Panel
Sue Fink
Dr. Cristian Grases
Susan LaBarr
Allan Petker
Dr. Tracy Wong
Judge #6 to be announced.
Congratulations to our 2025 winner!
“ When I saw the theme ‘The Ground We Share,’ something clicked. I knew right away this was something I could explore. ”
- Kate Crellin
Submissions Are In!
A huge thank-you to all the talented composers who entered our Young Composers Competition! The submission window is now closed, and we are thrilled to begin the judging process.
Our panel of esteemed judges can’t wait to dive into your music. Winners will be announced the week of November 3, 2025. Stay tuned!
For any questions, reach out to us at composercompetition@
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