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2nd Annual Realize Music Challenge
2nd Annual Realize Music Challenge
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Be there as the London Symphony Orchestra

Now underway: an international music competition for orchestral composers of all ages - with prizes in three contestant categories.
Panel of Judges
John Corigliano Carter Burwell Lawrence Dillon
As one of the most widely recognized American composers today, John Corigliano has earned several prestigious honors, including Grammy, Academy, and Pulitzer awards. As a high-demand Hollywood composer, Carter Burwell has over 65 film titles to his credit, as varied as Hamlet, The Alamo, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? This internationally acclaimed composer, the youngest to complete a doctorate at Juilliard, has a broad portfolio of composed works, from solo pieces to full-length opera.

» Learn more about the judges
Meet Last Year's Winners

The first Realize Music Competition (2006-2007) received quite a few submissions from all around the globe, making it truly an international event.

See who last year's winners were and listen to the top four submissions - including the Grand Prize score by Inal Bilsel as recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios.

» Learn more about past winners
Which Category Are You?
The information you give us when you submit your composition places you among musical peers in one of three categories:

Young Composers Emerging Composers Professional
Unpublished author 18 years of age or younger Unpublished author over 18 years old At least one composition is published for sale

Submissions in all categories are eligible for the Grand Prize. Winners will be announced no later than August 31, 2008.
Enter Now!
Contest ends at 12:00 AM May
Grand Prize
  • A recording of your composition by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios
  • Airfare and accommodations to London for the recording session
  • $2,500 in cash
Other Prizes
  • $1,000 for each of 3 finalists in 3 categories
  • Five sound kits for each of 9 runners-up
  • Worldwide exposure on notionmusic.com
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