FIRST WORLD YOUTH COMPOSERS COMPETITION 2025 (Dec. 2025)

1. Objectives

1.1. To provide a platform for discovering and developing young talents in the field of composition.

1.2. To encourage creativity and innovation in contemporary music.

1.3. To offer participants the opportunity to hear their works performed and recorded by professional musicians.

1.4. To support young composers by promoting their work.

2. Categories

2.1. Participants are divided into age groups, with age determined as of September 1, 2025:

• Group A – Up to 7 years old – Composition duration: up to 5 minutes

• Group B – 8–9 years old – Composition duration: up to 5 minutes

• Group C – 10–13 years old – Composition duration: up to 6 minutes

• Group D – 14–18 years old – Composition duration: up to 7 minutes

• Group E – 19–26 years old – Composition duration: up to 8 minutes

• Group F – 27 years and older – Composition duration: up to 10 minutes

3. Genres

Participants may submit works in the following categories:

• Category 1 – Solo instrument without accompaniment (for any instrument from the list below)

• Category 2 – Solo instrument with piano accompaniment (for any instrument from the list below)

• Category 3 – Ensembles of 2 to 5 instruments (in any combination from the list below, including two pianos)

• Category 4 – String ensemble (up to 5 first violins, 3 second violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, 1 double bass — piano and drum set are allowed)

• Category 5 – Solo voice with piano accompaniment (soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass)

• Category 6 – Solo voice with string orchestra (soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass)

• Category 7 – Solo traditional instruments (from the list below) with or without piano accompaniment

4. Participation Requirements

4.1. Compositions must be original, unpublished, and not previously performed or presented in other competitions, public events, or recordings.

4.2. Each participant must submit the following materials:

• Score in PDF format (computer-generated or hand-written, but clear and scanned) sent to the competition email: youngcomposer@bisspro.com. The title, composer’s name, and lyricist (if any) must be clearly visible.

• Individual instrumental parts in PDF format (computer-generated or hand-written, clear and scanned).

• Audio recording of the composition. If no live recording is available, a MIDI file is accepted.

• Completed Application Form.

• Proof of Participation Fee payment (scanned or screenshot).

• Copy of ID card or identification document.

5. Participation Fees

5.1. Each participant may compete in multiple categories but can only submit one composition per category.

5.2. Fees vary depending on the number of categories:

• One category – €100

• Two categories – €180 (€100 for the first category + €80 for the second)

• Each additional category – €50 (€100 + €80 + €50 + €50, etc.)

5.3. Materials must be sent by September 1, 2025. Late submissions will be disqualified. Fees are non-refundable.

5.4. Payments can be made via bank transfer or PayPal. Details will be provided upon completing the Application Form.

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Selection of Age Group *

• Group A
• Group B
• Group C
• Group D
• Group E
• Group F

based on the age as of September 1, 2025.

Selection of Categories *

• Category 1 – Solo instrument without accompaniment
• Category 2 – Solo instrument with piano accompaniment
• Category 3 – Ensembles of 2 to 5 instruments
• Category 4 – String ensemble
• Category 5 – Solo voice with piano accompaniment
• Category 6 – Solo voice with string orchestra
• Category 7 – Solo traditional instruments (with or without piano accompaniment)

Your Composition *

Please provide detailed information about your piece, including the title, lyricist, arrangement, etc. (if applicable). If you are participating in more than one category, you can list the titles of all the works you are submitting for the competition.

Upload your SCORE (if available)

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

This applies to sheet music with multiple participants: duets, trios, quartets, etc. (up to orchestral scores), piano accompaniment with another instrument/voice, and so on. Separate PDF files for each instrument used in the composition (computer-generated or hand-written, but clear and scanned).

Upload your Individual Instrument PARTS *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Separate PDF files for each instrument used in the composition (computer-generated or hand-written, but clear and scanned). If a composition includes more than one part, please combine all parts into a single file.

Upload your AUDIO *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

A recording of the composition (or a MIDI file if a live recording is not available).

Your CV *

Please provide some details about yourself: • Do you work professionally in music? • Are you studying music? If so, where? • Who is your teacher? • Previous experience, participation in competitions, awards, etc. Your biography should be written in a free format. It does not influence the evaluation of your works; it simply helps us understand your development in the field of music.

Upload your PHOTO *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please add a photo of yourself that will be used for the certificate and for promotional purposes in future editions of the competition. You may upload up to three photos. It is recommended that they be professional, with a clear focus on your face.

Bank Payment *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Scan your document or send a screenshot of your bank payment. If you are participating in more than one category, you can combine your payments into one, as follows: €100 for the first category, €80 for the second, and €50 for each additional category. In the “payment reference” field, please write the participant’s name along with “Composer Competition.”

Declarations and Consents *

• A declaration that the composition is original, unpublished, and has not been performed or submitted in other competitions or public events.
• Consent to the competition’s terms and conditions, including:
• Permission for the organizers to use the submitted materials for promotional purposes.
• For participants under 18 – parental/guardian consent for publicly displaying the participant’s name, photo, and short bio.

Please check all the boxes to confirm your consent. If any box is left unchecked, our team will contact you to resend the application. If you submit your application at the last minute, you risk having your participation deemed invalid. If you are 18 years old or above, there is no need to check the last box. We remind you once again that age is determined based on the document submission deadline — September 1, 2025.

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6. Evaluation

6.1. A professional jury will evaluate each work and participant that meets the requirements.

6.2. The scoring system is based on 100 points, divided as follows:

• Grand Prix – 100 points

• First Prize – 90–99.99 points

• Second Prize – 80–89.99 points

• Third Prize – 70–79.99 points

• Laureate – 65–69.99 points

• Certificate of Participation – Below 65 points

7. Prizes

7.1. Grand Prix winners will receive:

• €200 cash prize

• Professional video recording of the awarded piece during a concert

• Professional audio studio recording, which will be used for promotional purposes in future editions of the competition

• Certificate

7.2. First, Second, and Third Prize winners will receive Certificates, and at the jury’s discretion, some First Prize winners may have their works performed in concert or recorded in a studio.

7.3. Laureates will receive a Certificate.

7.4. All other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.

7.5. The jury reserves the right not to award the Grand Prix in all categories. Its decisions are final and non-contestable.

7.6. The jury will include distinguished composers, musicians, and conductors with extensive experience.

7.7. All awarded audio and video recordings will be uploaded to the competition’s website under the “Archive” section and prominently displayed for future promotions. Selected recordings may be shared on social media to reach a wider audience.

7.8. Remote interviews with winners may be conducted for media outlets.

8. Results and Performances

8.1. Results will be announced on bisspro.com on October 1, 2025, and via social media.

8.2. The Grand Prix winners’ concert date will be announced on October 1, 2025.

8.3. Grand Prix winners are invited to attend the concert. Organizers do not cover transportation, accommodation, or personal expenses but may provide assistance with relevant information.

8.4. Participants agree that the organizers may use their compositions for promotional purposes related to the competition.

8.5. All submitted materials remain the property of the authors, but they grant the organizers the right to perform and broadcast the works for free.

9. Additional Information

9.1. By submitting the documents, parents of participants under 18 give their consent for the participant’s name, photo, and short bio to be publicly announced.

9.2. Winners are not allowed to use the competition recordings for commercial purposes or official media broadcasts without explicit permission from the organizers. Sharing on social media is allowed but must include a text provided by the organizers, mentioning the competition name, performers, conductor, etc.

9.3. Authors cannot contest the musical interpretation of their works, as it is subjective and left to the performers’ discretion. The organizers guarantee the participation of highly professional musicians.

9.4. Certificates can be received personally or electronically (PDF format). Original documents can be mailed via courier at the recipient’s expense.

9.5. Participants may send a portrait photo upon registration for inclusion in certificates. If no photo is provided, the documents will be issued without one.

Lists

List of Classical Instruments

• Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

• Woodwinds: Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bassoon

• Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba

• Keyboards: Piano, Harp, Accordion, Organ, Harpsichord, Synthesizer

• Percussion: Drum set, Xylophone, Vibraphone

• Guitars: Acoustic Guitar, Electro-Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar

List of Traditional Instruments

• Tambura, Gaida (bagpipe), Kaval, Duduk, Kanun, Oud

List of Vocal Types

• Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

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Your Name *

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Last

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Email *

Country *

Address *

City, Address/Street, Postal/Zip Code

Date of birth *

Phone number *

ID card *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Scan your ID card or other identification document.

Citizenship *

Selection of Age Group *

• Group A
• Group B
• Group C
• Group D
• Group E
• Group F

based on the age as of September 1, 2025.

Selection of Categories *

• Category 1 – Solo instrument without accompaniment
• Category 2 – Solo instrument with piano accompaniment
• Category 3 – Ensembles of 2 to 5 instruments
• Category 4 – String ensemble
• Category 5 – Solo voice with piano accompaniment
• Category 6 – Solo voice with string orchestra
• Category 7 – Solo traditional instruments (with or without piano accompaniment)

Your Composition *

Please provide detailed information about your piece, including the title, lyricist, arrangement, etc. (if applicable). If you are participating in more than one category, you can list the titles of all the works you are submitting for the competition.

Upload your SCORE (if available)

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

This applies to sheet music with multiple participants: duets, trios, quartets, etc. (up to orchestral scores), piano accompaniment with another instrument/voice, and so on. Separate PDF files for each instrument used in the composition (computer-generated or hand-written, but clear and scanned).

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Upload your Individual Instrument PARTS *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Separate PDF files for each instrument used in the composition (computer-generated or hand-written, but clear and scanned). If a composition includes more than one part, please combine all parts into a single file.

Upload your AUDIO *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

A recording of the composition (or a MIDI file if a live recording is not available).

Your CV *

Please provide some details about yourself: • Do you work professionally in music? • Are you studying music? If so, where? • Who is your teacher? • Previous experience, participation in competitions, awards, etc. Your biography should be written in a free format. It does not influence the evaluation of your works; it simply helps us understand your development in the field of music.

Upload your PHOTO *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please add a photo of yourself that will be used for the certificate and for promotional purposes in future editions of the competition. You may upload up to three photos. It is recommended that they be professional, with a clear focus on your face.

Bank Payment *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Scan your document or send a screenshot of your bank payment. If you are participating in more than one category, you can combine your payments into one, as follows: €100 for the first category, €80 for the second, and €50 for each additional category. In the “payment reference” field, please write the participant’s name along with “Composer Competition.”

Declarations and Consents *

• A declaration that the composition is original, unpublished, and has not been performed or submitted in other competitions or public events.
• Consent to the competition’s terms and conditions, including:
• Permission for the organizers to use the submitted materials for promotional purposes.
• For participants under 18 – parental/guardian consent for publicly displaying the participant’s name, photo, and short bio.

Please check all the boxes to confirm your consent. If any box is left unchecked, our team will contact you to resend the application. If you submit your application at the last minute, you risk having your participation deemed invalid. If you are 18 years old or above, there is no need to check the last box. We remind you once again that age is determined based on the document submission deadline — September 1, 2025.

Submit