Commissioning Competition for New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra

The Composers Guild of New Jersey announces a commissioning opportunity for New Jersey composers to write a new 5-7 minute piece for string quartet for performance and recording by members of the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra (NBCO) in the fall of 2023. Any composer who currently lives, works, or studies in New Jersey may apply. One composer will be chosen jointly by CGNJ and the NBCO from among all applicants and given $1,000 on delivery of the score and parts.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2023. There is no application fee. All applicants will be notified by June 15, 2023. The selected composer is expected to provide PDF copies of the music by email to CGNJ and the NBCO by September 15, 2023. CGNJ and the NBCO reserve the right not to award a commission.

To apply, send an email to NBCO_Commission@cgnj.org with “NBCO” as the subject and attach the following: (1) a PDF with a brief bio that includes an explanation of how you meet the eligibility requirements and (2) two representative scores (PDF) and links to corresponding recordings (mp3), which can be on a website or deposited in a dropbox. At least one of the submitted works should show the applicant’s ability to write for string quartet or the component instruments. Please direct any questions to NBCO_Commission@cgnj.org.