Composition Competition Submissions

Interested in submitting your compositions for consideration for the Ponce Composition Competition? Review the requirements and complete the submission form below. Best of luck!

Rules

The Ponce International Composition Competition is open to composers of all ages, genders, and nationalities.

  • Only new works will be accepted for mixed choir, treble choir, or children’s choir

  • Submitted works must be a cappella and choral (without accompaniment)

  • The duration of the work should be 3-5 minutes

  • The work must be original, unpublished, and not having been awarded at another competition

  • If the text is not in English, it is mandatory to submit a translation

  • The score will be anonymous to the adjudicators and only identified with a 5-digit code as a pseudonym

  • Composers may submit more than one application

  • The participation fee is $50 USD for the first work submitted and $30 USD for each additional work

  • The participation fee must be paid via credit card at the time of application

  • The jury will select 6-8 composition which will be performed on the finale concert in Ponce, Puerto Rico

  • All decisions of the jury are final and will not be elaborated

  • The deadline for submission is Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Jury

The Ponce International Composition Competition is proud to present three esteemed composers/musicians from across the globe who will complete the panel of jurists.

  • LINA TONIA (Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • ROBERTA VACCA (L’Aquila, Italy)

  • RUBÉN COLÓN TARRATS (Ponce, Puerto Rico)

Concert and Awards

The date of the Grand Finale Concert is Saturday, November 22, 2025. The winning compositions will be announced at the concert.

1st Place - $500 USD

2nd Place - $300 USD

3rd Palce - $200 USD

Honorable Mention compositions will be performed on the Grand Finale Concert at the discretion of the jury.

Sponsor and Organization

The Ponce International Composition Competition is sponsored by Arts Engage International, a world-leader in musical performance and exchange, building bridges of friendship through the arts. The festival is coordinated and organized locally by Professor Brandon Torres from the University of Puerto Rico – Ponce.

Notification

Applicants will be notified of the results via email by September 1, 2025.