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Call for Young Composers
News
1 June 2025
Young Composers Meeting is an iniative by Orkest De Ereprijs to give young professional composers under 30 a chance to compose for an ensemble and develop their talents, knowledge and professional network.
I had a wonderful week at the Young Composers Meeting, spending time with people full of passion and cool ideas.
Katherine Teng
During this week in Apeldoorn (March 1st- March 6th), 13 selected participants will come together. In preparation for the Meeting they will each write a three-minute piece for the orchestra. The week consists of rehearsals of these compositions, readings and individual lessons from our senior composers. The closing concert will take place at Podium GIGANT, featuring all the pieces. Afterwards, a jury of prominent composers will decide which four talented participants will win the composition commissions.
Commissions:
- Frank van der Wal Fonds commission: a new work for Orkest De Ereprijs, to be performed during their many concerts. Fee: € 2.500,-
- Orkest De Ereprijs commission: a new work for Orkest De Ereprijs, to be performed during their many concerts. Fee: € 2.500,-
- Ereprijs Xtra commission: a new work for Ereprijs Xtra (in collaboration with PHION), to be performed during the Andriessen Festival 2026. Fee: € 1.500,-
- Apeldoorn commission: a new work for Orkest De Ereprijs. Fee: € 1.500,-
The 32nd edition will take place from March 1st- March 6th 2026. You can apply from June 1st 2025 - September 6th 2025.
The participant fee is 590 euros. This includes accommodation, three meals a day, rehearsals with the orchestra, lessons with seniors, a museum trip and, of course, admission to the final concert!
Apply now for the 32nd edition! Please send us the following materials:
- A CV and/or a biography
- A completely filled out application form
- 1-3 scores of recent works
- Their respective audios
Please send the materials via Google Drive, Dropbox or Wetransfer to youngcomposers@ereprijs.nl. The deadline is September 6th, 2025. You are eligible to apply if you are no older than 30 years during the application period.