International Composition Competition.
Welcome to the Ponce International Composition Competition, a unique opportunity for composers worldwide to showcase their creativity and be celebrated on a global stage. Open to composers of all ages, genders, and nationalities, this competition invites the creation of new, original works for mixed choir, treble choir, or children’s choir. Winning compositions will be premiered in the scenic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, during the Grand Finale Concert, a vibrant celebration of musical innovation and cross-cultural exchange.
Submissions are open for pieces ranging from three to five minutes. Each work must be unpublished, completely original, and submitted with a translation if not in English. To ensure impartiality, all scores will be submitted anonymously, identified solely by a unique five-digit code. Composers are welcome to submit multiple works, with a participation fee of $50 USD for the first piece and $30 USD for each additional piece.
In the final stage of the competition, a distinguished jury of internationally recognized composers—Lina Tonia from Greece, Roberta Vacca from Italy, and Rubén Colón Tarrats from Puerto Rico—will select six to eight compositions to be performed during the Grand Finale Concert on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event will take place at the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce. The winning pieces will be announced during the concert, with awards of $500, $300, and $200 for the top three compositions, while honorable mentions may also be selected for performance.
Grand Finale Concert
Our Jurors
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Rubén Colón Tarrats
PUERTO RICO
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Roberta Vacca
ITALY
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Lina Tonia
GREECE
Arts Engage International, known for fostering cultural connections through music, proudly sponsors this competition, in collaboration with Professor Brandon Torres of the University of Puerto Rico - Ponce, this competition brings the global music community together, offering composers the chance to enrich the choral landscape and engage in a meaningful artistic dialogue. Notifications regarding the competition results will be sent by September 1, 2025.