Call for Scores
Sorry, we are no longer accepting submissions for either workshop. The details below are for reference only. Thanks to all of you who submitted!
1. Call for string quartets
2. Call for small string orchestra works
Details & Requirements for all calls
- Submissions can be emailed to (20 Mb attachment limit). Our info@ email will also receive submissions.
- Scores must be legible with the approximate duration clearly indicated (do not send parts).
- You must include your contact info, a brief biography/CV, and a brief explanation of your composition.
- If possible, include a recording (MIDI realizations are acceptable)
- Submitted works cannot be published or have had a professional or public performance (workshops and student performances acceptable; major revisions acceptable)
- Successful applicants must agree to be present for the workshop. Though the workshop is free, applicants will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses.
- You must be an emerging Canadian composer who has not yet established widespread recognition in your field (landed immigrant status is accepted).
If you prefer, you
may mail submissions to:
CCMW
412 Sammon Ave,
Toronto, ON
M4J 2B1
If you wish to have your material returned after the selection process, please include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage.
412 Sammon Ave,
Toronto, ON
M4J 2B1
If you wish to have your material returned after the selection process, please include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage.
If you don't have PDF creation software, see this page for some free and simple applications that can create PDF files directly from your notation program..
More information about our workshops
1. Workshop with the Madawaska String Quartet
This call is now closed.
The CCMW, Canadian Contemporary Music Workshop, is presenting a string quartet workshop and concert by the Madawaska Quartet this September, in Toronto.
Workshop Dates: September 14th-15th, 21st
Concert: September 27th
Send bio, pdf's and mp3's (if available) to or by mail (address above) You can also write a short piece if you can get it finished in time...
2. Workshop with string orchestra
The Composers' Orchestra
This call is now closed.
We will also be having a "Composers' Orchestra" concert this November. Please email Abigail Richardson directly ( ) if you are interested in writing for string orchestra. Otherwise, send completed string orchestra works to .
We typically perform works by emerging composers (no age restrictions) but we are also looking for several established string orchestra works around 10 minutes in duration.