SCC Composition Contest

Do you have a passion for choral music? Springfield Chamber Chorus is thrilled to announce our 2027 Composition Contest! We are seeking exceptional composers and arrangers to showcase their talents for our upcoming season. We are looking for men’s and women’s pieces for the Springfield Chamber Chorus and a piece for our youth program, the Boys Choir of Springfield.

2026 Composition Contest Winners

2023 Composition Contest Winner – Josh Rodriguez | “Dos Palabras”

According to the previous winner, Josh Rodriguez:

“Participation in the Springfield Chamber Chorus choral competition was a chance to share my music with a fabulous choir, and winning was pivotal for me as a young composer! In addition to a gorgeous performance, the winning work (“Dos Palabras” on a text by Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni, now published by Walton Music), has opened doors for me to do what I love: making art which beautifies and fosters community.”

Contest Categories

Original Composition – A newly composed choral piece.

Arrangement – A fresh and innovative arrangement.

Guidelines

-SATB (or SSAATTBB) a cappella or with minimal accompaniment preferred.
-Submissions should be about 3–6 minutes in length.
-Must be suitable for an advanced chamber choir.
-Arrangements must be of public domain works or have secured rights for use.
-Composers/arrangers of all experience levels are encouraged to submit!

Submission Details

-Deadline: April 30, 2027
-Submission format: PDF of the full score and MIDI or live recording (if available)
-Entry fee: $30 per submission
-Winners announced: July 2027

Prizes

Winners in each category will receive:
-$250 cash prize
-A live performance of the winning piece by SCC
-Publication and promotional opportunities
-A professional-level recording of the piece