Eligibility Instructions for Submission

Composers of any nationality born after April 1, 1989 may apply.

Applications will be accepted between August 14, 2023 and April 1, 2024.

Eligible composers will submit one score of 10-15 minutes for piano trio only (no other instruments, no solos or duos, no electronics, ONLY works for the complete piano trio of violin, cello, piano either published or unpublished; use of non-traditional effects utilizing the inside of the piano are not allowed). Recordings of this work, while not necessary, are encouraged. A MIDI recording is acceptable in lieu of a live performance.

The work may NOT have received any previous prizes or awards, or been previously performed, since the winning work will receive its world premiere by the Lincoln Trio. The work must have been written after 2018.
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