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Professional Cello Recording Opportunity - Andranik
February 15, 2026
Online
Other
Seeking composers with pieces for cello to collaborate on professional recordings. Recording fee varies based on piece complexity. Contact for more information.
Phantomnesis Call for Pieces - Cambiata Arts
February 15, 2026
Online
Other
Phantomnesis is an international call for composers and sound artists to submit original works that engage with memory or overlooked musical pathways. No submission fee. Selected works will be published via CambiataArt Records along with support services. Artists retain full ownership of their works.
Summer Keyholder Residency - Lower East Side Printshop
February 15, 2026
New York, NY United States
Residency
Lower East Side Printshop offers emerging artists free studio residencies from June 1 to August 31. Keyholders work independently with access to printmaking facilities, community studio, and opportunities for collaborations. Requirements include residing in the New York metro area and submitting a portfolio. Compensation includes a $500 stipend and additional benefits.
Scholarship Opportunity - Brazilian Opera
February 15, 2026
Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Workshop, Residency
Scholarship opportunity for composers and performers to refine their craft in a coastal Brazil setting with a final concert. No fees, housing included. Must comply with instructor recommendations. Requirements include composition submissions and attendance at online Fall Course. 10% discount available for early applications. Personal feedback provided during rehearsals.
Vienna Contemporary Composers Festival 2026 - Global Arts United
February 16, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Other
Applications open for the Vienna Contemporary Composers Festival 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Performances, masterclasses, and more offered. Global Arts United expanding with new international programs and opportunities in 2026. Check website for details and application process.
DWR Fund Grants - Dance/NYC
March 3, 2026
New York, New York United States
Grant
The Dance Workforce Resilience (DWR) Fund offers $1,000 grants to freelance dancers in the NYC metro area, promoting fair labor practices and addressing wage inequities. Eligible dancers must have worked under a contract between January 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. Requirements include proof of contract and living in the specified area.
Carillon Composition Competition - University of Rochester
March 15, 2026
Rochester, New York United States
Full-Time Job, Grant, Workshop, Contest
The Arthur Satz Department of Music at the University of Rochester is hosting a Carillon Composition Competition in 2026 exclusively for alumni. Submissions due by March 15, 2026, with prizes up to $2,000 available. Only original compositions or arrangements are accepted. Workshops scheduled in February 2026. Email submissions required.
Play Submission Opportunity - The Black List x TRW Collection
May 1, 2026
Online
Contest
The Black List x TRW Collection invites playwrights to submit original plays for publishing and licensing consideration. Plays will be added to The Collection, accessible to various theater organizations and schools. All writers can submit, with semi-annual deadline cycles. Writers must comply with Submission Requirements and be at least 18 years old. Selected writers must agree to participation terms and be sole owners of the submitted work.
Busan Choral Composition Contest - Busan Choral Festival & Competition
May 31, 2026
Busan, Republic of Korea
Contest
The Busan Choral Composition Competition seeks young composers for premier, with specific eligibility and application requirements. There is no application fee. Winners receive cash prizes and publication rights.
Assistant Professor Adjunct - David Geffen School of Drama, Yale University
June 6, 2026
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Full-Time Job
Lead/participate in MFA program in Technical Design and Production at Yale University. Teach classes, mentor students, supervise labs, oversee productions, collaborate on projects, a three-year renewable term appointment with minimum base salary of $100K, online application process.
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