Flute and Piano Commission Opportunity
The Composers Guild of New Jersey announces a commissioning opportunity for New Jersey composers to write a new 5-7 minute piece for flute and piano for performance by Michael Alampi (flute) and Margaret Hinchliffe (piano) in New Jersey in the fall of 2025. The goal for this commission is to create a new classical work for flute and piano accessible by college-age students and young aspiring musicians.
Any composer who currently lives, works, or studies in New Jersey may apply. One composer will be chosen jointly by CGNJ and the performers from among all applicants and given $1,000 on delivery of the score and parts.
The deadline for applications is February 14, 2025. There is no application fee. All applicants will be notified by March 15, 2025. The selected composer is expected to provide PDF copies of the music by email to CGNJ by August 1, 2025. CGNJ and the performers reserve the right not to award a commission.
To apply, send an email to commissions@cgnj.org with “Flute and Piano” as the subject and attach the following:
A PDF with a brief bio that includes an explanation of how you meet the eligibility requirements
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 the ensemble or the component instruments.
Please direct any questions to commissions@cgnj.org.