The 2026 Call for Scores, Music Marathon, and Scholarly Symposium Submissions are now open!
Composer-in-Residence & Ensemble-in-Residence applications are accepted year-round, however eligibility for the 2026 Festival is now closed. All applications submitted on or before January 2026 will be considered for the 2027 Festival and beyond.
Application Process & Deadlines
Composer-in-Residence & Ensemble-in-Residence Applications (Open Year-Round)
Composer-in-Residence and Ensemble-in-Residence applications are accepted year-round but must be received by January 1st to be considered for the following three years. Applicants are welcome to resubmit updated materials as often as they like, but a new application must be submitted a minimum of every three years to be eligible for consideration.
(Example: Submissions made by January 1, 2025 are eligible for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Festival Years. A new application must be submitted by January 1, 2028 to be considered for 2029 and beyond.)
International Call for Scores Applications
The International Call for Scores application opens each Spring and closes in early Fall. Applicants submit works new or existing works to be performed by the Ensemble-in-Residence at the Feature Concert during the annual Festival. Applications must be resubmitted each year, and late applications are not eligible for consideration.
Applications for the 2026 Festival are now open!
The deadline for the International Call for Scores is 11:59pm Eastern Time on Friday, September 26, 2025.
We regretfully cannot accept late applications for the International Call for Scores.
Please Note: A recent update to Google Forms seems to require users to have a Google account. If you are unable to access the forms, please email us at womencomposersfestivalhartford@gmail.com and we’ll provide an alternative solution.
Music Marathon Applications
Performers are invited to submit an application for the in-person and virtual Music Marathon. Applicants of any gender are welcome to apply, but must submit programs of works by women-identifying composers to be performed during the annual Festival. Applications must be resubmitted each year. Late applications may considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of WCFH.
Applications for the 2026 Festival are now open!
The deadline for submissions for the Music Marathon is 11:59pm Eastern Time on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Please Note: A recent update to Google Forms seems to require users to have a Google account. If you are unable to access the forms, please email us at womencomposersfestivalhartford@gmail.com and we’ll provide an alternative solution.
Scholarly Symposium Applications
Presenters are invited to submit an application for the Scholarly Symposium. Applicants of any gender are welcome to apply, but must submit presentation topics that feature research connected to women-identifying composers to presented during the annual Festival. Applications must be resubmitted each year. Late applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
The deadline for submissions for the Scholarly Symposium is 11:59pm Eastern Time on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Please Note: A recent update to Google Forms seems to require users to have a Google account. If you are unable to access the forms, please email us at womencomposersfestivalhartford@gmail.com and we’ll provide an alternative solution.
Composition Workshop Applications
Women-identifying composers are invited to submit an application for the Composition Workshop. Selected composers will be paired with an advisor who will provide feedback and suggestions on a work in progress, culminating in a live workshop during the annual Festival. The Ensemble-in-Residence will perform the work as part of this live workshop. Applications must be resubmitted each year. Late applications are not eligible for consideration.
Applications for the 2026 Festival coming soon!
Helpful Tips
- Our applications are now a one-step process. Please read all instructions on the application form carefully and complete all required sections.
- All scores must be uploaded in PDF format only.
- Audio recordings can be submitted in MP3, WAV, ACC, FLAC, or AIFF formats.
- Pre-recorded video submissions can be submitted in MOV or MP4 format.
Please Note: A recent update to Google Forms seems to require users to have a Google account. If you are unable to access the forms, please email us at womencomposersfestivalhartford@gmail.com and we’ll provide an alternative solution.
| 2026 Festival Event | Submission Deadline |
| Call for Scores | Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Time |
| Music Marathon | Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Time |
| Scholarly Symposium | Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Time |
| Composition Workshop | Applications coming soon! |
Please contact us at womencomposersfestivalhartford@gmail.com with any questions.