A Call for Scores

Deadline for entry: Monday, June 15, 2026 11:59PM (EST)

Submit your score electronically!
Click here for the online submission form!

North/South Consonance, Inc. is conducting an open search for compositions to be featured in its free-admission concerts in New York City during the 2026-27 season.

The upcoming season will commemorate the 47th anniversary of North/South Consonance’s advocacy for music by living composers. The concerts and recordings of North/South Consonance showcase works by composers from the Americas and around the world, encompassing a diverse range of aesthetic perspectives.

Composers are encouraged to submit their works for consideration following these guidelines:

1. All composers are eligible.
   There are no restrictions regarding age, citizenship or institutional affiliation.
2. Compositions submitted may be scored for any solo instrument, vocal soloists, Pierrot-like ensembles, string ensembles, and/or other mixed ensembles with a maximum of 18 performers. Compositions that utilize percussion and/or electronic means are also acceptable.
3. We prefer electronic submissions in PDF and audio file formats.
   Please label PDF and audio files as follows: Last Name_Title of Piece_Duration
4. A non-refundable registration/processing fee of $39 (thirty nine US Dollars) per composition must accompany all submissions.
   • Payment can be made via Paypal or check/money order issued by a US Bank.
   • If using PayPal please indicate that your payment is for the account of North/South Consonance, Inc. and/or e-mail address ns.concerts@att.net
   • Please make checks or money orders payable to NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE, INC.
   • All checks must be payable through a US bank and received no later than June 22, 2026.
   • Submissions not accompanied by the required registration/processing fee will not be considered.
5. Electronic submissions will be accepted until Monday, June 15, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EST).
   Submit your entry electronically here!
6. Entries sent via regular mail must be postmarked by Monday, June 15, 2026, and received no later than Monday, June 22, 2026.
   • Register through the Call for Scores website prior to submitting via regular mail.
   • Submit one bound copy of the complete score.
   • Do not send materials via registered, certified and/or express mail.
   • Do not send parts. Do not send original copies of scores or unique manuscripts.
   • Materials submitted for consideration via regular mail will not be returned.
   • If available, an audio CD recording of the work identifying the performers as well as the date and place of performance should accompany the submitted score.
   • A current address, e-mail and telephone number for the author should also be included.
   • Please indicate if the work is registered with ASCAP, BMI, or any other performing rights agency.
   • The Board of Directors of NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE, Inc. cannot accept any responsibility for scores, or any other materials lost, misdirected, or damaged while in transit.
   • All submissions and/or communications should be addressed to: NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE, INC.
     P.O. Box 698—Cathedral Station
     New York, NY 10025-0698 USA
7. Compositions that have not been performed in New York City under professional auspices will be given preference.
   Audio files accompanying score submissions must identify featured performer and/or ensemble as well as the date and place where performance took place.
   Please make sure this information is clearly visible on the title page of the score.
   Works that have received performances in universities and conservatories are eligible for consideration.
   MIDI files are acceptable if a live performance recording is not available.
8. All communications concerning this Call for Scores will be made via e-mail.
   Composers whose works are selected for performances will be notified via e-mail by Sunday, November 15, 2026.
   Final programming decisions will be published on the North/South Consonance website December 2026.
9. A panel of distinguished musicians and composers will select the compositions to be performed during the 2026-27 season.
   The members of this panel will also determine the exact number of compositions to be performed during the 2026-27 season. The Board of Directors of NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE, Inc. will appoint the members of the 2026-27 selection committee. The recommendations and opinions of all members of the selection committee will be strictly confidential. No feedback will be provided to composers who submit works for consideration in response to this call for scores. The recommendations and decisions of the selection committee will be considered final and will not be subject to appeal.
10. All individuals responding to this Call for Scores agree to abide by all stated competition guidelines including regulations, general policies, terms of use, and privacy policy.
11. The composers whose works are selected will be responsible for providing adequate performance materials, including copies of scores and parts, twelve weeks before the concert.
    Composers agree to assume full responsibility for costs incurred in renting, copying, reproducing, and/or mailing performance materials.
12. The NORTH/SOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA and appropriate guest artists will perform the compositions selected for the 2026-27 season.
    NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE, Inc. will assume full responsibility for hiring musicians, performer fees, publicity and other concert-related expenses.