Building on our advocacy for new music, we launched our first Composer Competition in 2017.  Held every two years, the 8SW Composer Competition invites composers of all ages enrolled in an accredited degree program at the time of application to submit a work composed for flute, viola and cello. The First Prize is the New York Premiere of the winning composer’s work on our annual Fall concert, and a Featured Composer interview on our website.

Eight Strings & a Whistle is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2022 8SW Composer Competition will open on October 1, 2021. For application guidelines and rules please visit our 8SW Composer Competition page.