Madrigal Chorale Composition Competition

Contest Theme The Road Home, a musical journey along the many paths that lead us back to where we belong. From physical travels to emotional and spiritual returns, our selections will touch on the universal experience of searching for peace and comfort. Join us as we embark on this exploration of connection, belonging, and the heart’s true destination: home.


High School/College/University Division

Professional Composer Division

Composition Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Evaluation

A panel of three (3) nationally recognized judges plus Madrigal Chorale’s Artistic Staff will review all submissions and select the winning composition(s).

Compositions will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

The winning submissions and composer will be announced by email and social media platforms on February 1, 2025. If no entry is found to be suitable by the judging panel, Madrigal Chorale reserves the right to withhold awards in either division.

Copyrights

Madrigal Chorale shall retain unlimited performance and mechanical rights to performances and recordings made by Madrigal Chorale. The composer shall retain all other copy, performance, and mechanical rights to their works.

Awards

High School/College/University Division: $500

Professional Composer Division: $1000

The winning compositions will be premiered and recorded by Madrigal Chorale at their May 2025 concert. Composers will be recognized at the premiere (if their attendance is possible) and provided with a copy of the recording.

By accepting the cash award, the winner grants performance and recording rights to Madrigal Chorale. 

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS & CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.