Contemporary Music Program

Early dealine

Live auditions NYC

February 4-5, 2026

Live auditions Miami

February 2026, date TDB

Deadline: Jan. 30

Video submissions due

January 30, 2026

Regular deadline

Video subsmissions due

April 1st, 2026

Late deadline

Video subsmissions due

May 30, 2026

This program is open to instrumentalists and composers who wish to specialize in contemporary music.

COMPOSERS

Composers accepted to the program will:

  • Receive a professional live performance of their chamber work during the Festival.

  • Collaborate closely with both young musicians and faculty members, working together during rehearsals, the dress rehearsal, and the concert.

  • Have the opportunity to present either:

    • previously composed work, or

    • newly written piece to be premiered at the Festival.

Repertoire Requirements for Composers
  • Duration: 3–6 minutes

  • Available Instrumentation: piano; voice (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass); violin; viola; cello; flute

  • Number of Performers: minimum 2, maximum 5 (with up to 2 performers per instrument)

  • Works must be composed after January 1, 2024.

  • Works must be unpublished (not yet edited) at the time of submission and performance.

Application Materials (Composers)
  1. Three scores (PDF only) representing their best work. These may be for any instrumentation and need not be the work intended for performance.

    • File title format: LastName–WORK.pdf

  2. Three audio files (MP3 only) or YouTube links corresponding to the submitted PDFs, in the same order.

    • File title format: LastName–WORK.mp3

  3. list of works and a résumé.

 

                  INSTRUMENTALISTS

Instrumentalists accepted to the program will:

  • Work in close collaboration with Festival composers during rehearsals, the dress rehearsal, and the performance of the new or selected chamber works.

  • Participate in lessons, coaching sessions, and seminars dedicated to contemporary music.

  • Work with Lowell Liebermann on his compositions and receive guidance on interpretation and performance practices.

  • Explore additional contemporary repertoire with the Contemporary Music faculty.

Available Instruments
Instrumentalists must belong to one of the following categories:
piano, voice (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass), violin, viola, cello, flute, chamber music ensemble (any from duo to quintet)

Contemporary Music

Faculty

Instrument: Composer
Composer / Mannes School of Music New York

What's included

 
Composers who are accepted to the program will have an opportunity to either have a previously-composed work performed at the festival, or a brand-new work premiered at the festival. Info above
  • 2+ Private Lessons/Sessions

  • Chamber Music Lessons (instrumentalists only)

  • Chamber Music Concerts (instrumentalists only)

  • Seminars & Career Coachings

  • Perform with the contemporary
    music ensemble (optional)

  • Recording audio and video of
    the performances

  • Transportation to Concert Venues

  • Trips/Leisure Activities on Free Days

  • Talk & Program Meeting with Liebermann

  • Career Development Workshop Composers

  • Liebermann Music Workshop

You also have the opportunity to have

Scholarships/Fellowships

Please check the specific page for more information.

total price: Solo instrumentalist/Composer: 650 € / pre-formed chamber music group 750 €

Housing & Meals Options

Housing

The main housing option is the Ostello Degli Agostiniani, in the main center of Fivizzano. The fee is approximately 20/Euro per day and will provide a staying in a shared room (rooms will be divided by gender) with a shared bathroom and breakfast. In case of special needs, other housing options might be provided at a higher fee and information will be shared by email upon request.

Reservation will need to be made by paying the intended fee by the deadline date of the tuition fee second installment (June 5, 2022).

Payment can be done by clicking here after having agreed with the exact amount based on the venue and the length of staying.

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Meals

Lunch included for the whole festival

135 €

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