Young Composers Resources
CSO Young Composers Workshop
During the 2018-2019 season, the CSO held a Young Composers Workshop led by Composer-in-Residence Jonathan Bailey Holland. Selected composers each wrote new pieces during the workshop which were workshopped, rehearsed and performed by CSO musicians in March 2019.
2018-2019 Selected Young Composers:
- Joshua Baerwald
- Pierce Baruk
- Mable Lecrone
- Walker Smith
- Chancellor Waye
The CSO Young Composers Workshop is completed, but for questions about future opportunities please contact education@cincinnatisymphony.org or 513.744.3347.
Other Young Composer Opportunities
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME) - Composition Competitions
- OMEA Composer Initiative (deadline has passed) - Young Composer Initiative
- BMI Foundation - Student Composer Awards
- SEAMUS - Student Composer Commissioning Program