Morton Gould Young Composer Awards

This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award

Cash prizes (amounts not stated on the official pages)

Deadline

The 2026 window was January 6 to February 6, 2026; 2027 dates not posted

How to apply

Submit the online application and scores; a parent or guardian submits for entrants under 18.

What you'll need

• A portfolio

Who can apply

Composers of original concert music at least 13 years old and under 30, who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or students on a valid U.S. student visa, and are ASCAP members or not affiliated with another performing rights organization.

Details

Arts