Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival seeks works for string quartet 7-15 minutes in length from composers under the age of 30 (as of June 29, 2025). Composers must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and are only permitted to submit one score for consideration. Submissions are due April 15, 2025 and the entry fee is $25*.
The jury will select two works and will award a prize of $1000 and $500 for the top first and second work, respectively. Winning entries will be announced May 15, 2025. Parts should be prepared immediately upon notification. The winning works will be performed at the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival by GMCMF Fellows between June 29 and July 27. Composers of the winning works will be invited to discuss their work with musicians the day prior to the performance for an internal audience. While this is not a requirement for winners, GMCMF would provide local transportation as well as 2 nights of accommodation and meals for composers should they opt to attend. It would be the responsibility of the composers to provide their own transportation to Colchester, VT.
*If there is demonstrated financial need, entry fee can be waived. Please email astenroos@gmcmf.org for more information.
