NEW: Follow The Score
August 19, 2026
Dear Friends, I am very excited to share with you two of my existing works, now on YouTube and on my website, in ways you can interact with! The website
Call for Scores: Nova Linea Musica 2027
Calling all composers! I am thrilled to be the mentor for the 2027 Nova Linea Musica Score Call, a free national call for new piano trios. Nova Linea Musica is a Chicago commissioner and concert series dedicated to new music, and I can’t wait to hear what you write.
The call
- Who can apply: composers of all ages and backgrounds, anywhere in the United States. No age limit.
- What to write: an original work of about 5 minutes for piano trio (violin, cello and piano).
- How to submit: the score as a PDF. An audio or MIDI recording is welcome but not required. One entry per composer.
- Entry fee: none. It is free to submit.
For the three winners
- $1,500 each ($4,500 in total)
- One-on-one mentorship with me as you prepare your piece
- A live premiere by the NLM Piano Trio at The CheckOut in Chicago on Friday, June 4, 2027
- A professional recording of your work
Key dates
- January 15, 2027: submission deadline
- January 30, 2027: winners announced
- June 4, 2027: premiere concert
All the details and the submission form are on the Nova Linea Musica website. Please share this with composer friends and students!
Call for Scores: Nova Linea Musica 2027
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