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Stella Unica International Young Composers Competition

Registration Form

Application Deadline: November 1st 11PM (EST), 2026

Gala Concert: November 14, 2026

Location: Massachusetts, USA

Maximum Composition Length: 10 minutes (Young Artist Division)


The Stella Unica International Young Composers Competition is open to composers ages 5–21. Participants submit an original composition, a PDF score, and an audio or video recording for evaluation by a professional jury.


The composer is not required to perform the composition at the Gala Concert.

Young Composer Info
Composer Date of Birth
Month
Day
Year

This email will be used for payment and application confirmation.

Parent / Guardian Info

Required for participants under 18.

Mailing Address
Multi-line address
Teacher Info
Age Division

The division is determined by the composer’s age on November 14, 2026.

Single choice
Junior Division - Ages 5-8
Pre-Intermediate Division - Ages 9-11
Intermediate Division - Ages 12-14
Senior Division - Ages 15-18
Young Artist Division - Ages 19-21
Work Info

Only one work may be submitted with this registration form.

A multi-movement work may be submitted as one entry, provided that it is conceived as a single composition and its total duration does not exceed 8 minutes.

Category of Work
Solo Work
Duos
Chamber Music - 3 or more performances
Score Submission

Upload the Musical Score in PDF Format


The score must be clear, complete, and submitted as one PDF file. The composer’s name must not appear on the score.

Recording Submission
How was the submitted recording created?
Performed by the composer
Performed by another musician or ensemble
Digital Realization
Performer Info
How was the submitted recording created?
Performed by the composer
Performed by another musician or ensemble
Digital Realization
Gala Concert Participation

If selected as a winner, can this composition be performed at the Gala Concert in Massachusetts on November 14, 2026?

Single choice
Yes
No
Not sure

Who would perform the work?

Single choice
The composer
Another musician or ensemble
Performer arrangements would need to be discussed with the Competition Director

The composer is not required to perform. An online recital will be available for winners who cannot travel to Massachusetts. Awards may be mailed by prior arrangement with the Competition Director.

Additional Comments

Please include only information not provided above.

Application Fee

The application fee is $25 per composition.


Each work requires a separate registration form, PDF score, recording, and payment.


Total Registration Fee (USD): $25

Certification & Agreement
Submit & Proceed to Payment
Composers Competition
$25

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Thank you for your interest in Stella Unica. Applications for the 2026 competitions and festival are now closed. We appreciate all applicants and look forward to sharing the results and upcoming events.

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