National Association of Composers  USA   

45th Annual Young Composers’ Competition
Deadline: August 1, 2026
Fixed Media/Acousmatic

• The competition is open to all NACUSA members who are American citizens or residents, who have have not yet reached their 32nd birthday by the submission deadline. Music by non-members will not be considered.

• Works will be electronic composition for 2-speaker installation appropriate for new music recitals.

• Previous 1st place winners are not eligible for this competition.

• Compositions submitted should not exceed 6 minutes in length.

• Compositions submitted must not be published, previously presented in public nor have won any other competitions.

• Submissions are anonymously submitted using New Music Engine, 1 submission per composer.

• The winners will be announced on the NACUSA YCC website.

• All prizes come with a possible non-exclusive release on a NACUSA album (Sounds New Chapter) and presentation at a NACUSA concert event. 

• Questions regarding the Contest can be sent using this form.