OpusHER
A new award for emerging female composers
We are thrilled to announce the launch of OpusHER, a new award aiming to support emerging female composers and to grow the contemporary repertoire for wind instruments, generously sponsored by Nkoda.
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Award of £450
Premiere and performance of the piece at each EMPOWER 2025 event (Dublin March 5th, Manchester March 8th, London March 21st)
Mentorship and input from a team of female composers throughout the process of composing the piece
Publication of the winning piece here, an opportunity provided by the support of leading contemporary flautist Carla Rees.
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Compose a trio for flute, oboe, and piano of up to 10 minutes in length
Please note, you are not required to compose your piece as part of the application
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Complete the application form, highlighting your compositional ambitions, reasons to be considered, and to propose your ideas for the piece.
Applications open on Tuesday 1st October and close at midnight on Monday 28th October. Late entries will not be considered.
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted the following week (w/b 4th November).
If you have any questions or experience any issues with your submission please email team@empowerwcm.com