International Composition Competition

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9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION

2025-2026

The 9th annual International Composition Competition is now open for applications through September 30, 2025.

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8TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION RESULTS

The International Composition Competition is in its 8th year. This year, we accepted 13 entries from 7 countries, which were narrowed down to 3 finalists. The 3 finalist pieces selected were:

  • Azade, by Benedikt Brydern​ (US)
  • The Tale of Shahrazad, by Inbal Cohen-Rasner (US)
  • The Fantastik Adventures of the Kalendar Prince, by Matthew Mason (US)

The Composition Contest finals were held Sunday April 6, 2025, 2:30 pm at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Co-winners of the 8th Annual International Composition Competition:

The Tale of Shahrazad, A Journey of Love, by Inbal Cohen-Rasner (US), arr. by Amit Poznansky, to be performed Spring 2025

The Fantastik Adventures of the Kalendar Prince, by Matthew Mason (US), to be performed Spring 2026

Audience Choice winner: The Tale of Shahrazad, A Journey of Love, by Inbal Cohen-Rasner (US), arr. by Amit Poznansky

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