AMP 2026 Call for scores
AMP’s Call for Scores is open to emerging and established Black American composers of all ages. Winners have their pieces performed during AMP’s upcoming season.
Deadline: Friday, May 1st.
Winners will be contacted on or around Monday, June 1st.
Guidelines and application are below.
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AMP 2026 Call for Scores Guidelines & Application
Thank you for your interest in submitting your composition(s) for performance by The American Mavericks Project. AMP celebrates piano music by Black American composers through performances, commissions, educational initiatives, and research. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!
Winning applicants will have their compositions performed as part of AMP's 2026-2027 season.
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Eligibility:
Open to all Black American composers (there is no age limit). Applicants must be based in the US and eligible to receive income in the US.
Deadline for submission:
All submissions must be made by May 1st, 2026 at 10pm EST. Winners will be contacted on or around June 1st.
Guidelines:
I. All scores must be written for solo piano.
II. Compositions should be between 4-10 minutes.
III. All pieces, regardless if they have been performed or not, are welcome for submission.
IV. You may submit up to three compositions.
V. Your submission must include PDF(s) of the score(s). You should also include streaming audio of your composition(s) if available. Midi/digital recordings are acceptable.
VI. Please note: there is no cash prize for this competition. The prize is a live performance and recording of your composition by AMP.