ANZCA Composition Scholarship

• A short biography (max. 200 words).
• An accessible link to a recent photo.
• A Google Drive or Dropbox link to scores (PDF) and recordings (may be video, audio from live performance or an audio realisation) of up to 3 instrumental compositions, including at least one solo piano piece or work featuring a prominent piano part. If you have not composed a solo or chamber work for piano before, you are encouraged to submit a newly composed excerpt for piano to demonstrate your potential to successfully undertake this commission. 
• A personal statement: tell us about your relationship with the piano, and what being awarded this commission would mean to you. (Eg. What are the compositional/pianistic ideas you would like to explore through this piece? What would this commission and performance opportunity mean for your professional development as a composer? (max. 200 words).

CONDITIONS

• Commission to be completed by February 2026.
• The recipient's biography, photo and personal statement will be shared with the sponsor as required.
• Publicity will include, but not be limited to, published feature article of recipient in the ANZCA teacher magazine (early December 2025).
• Payment of prize to be processed upon announcement of successful recipient.
• The recipient will be required to complete a Student acknowledgement form confirming acceptance of the terms of the Scholarship.
• Performance of commissioned work at the ANZCA Graduation Ceremony and Concert March 2026 (date TBC).
• The recipient is required to submit a brief report (300 words) on their completed composition by 1 March 2026.

• Compositional quality of submitted works
• Demonstrated aptitude for writing effectively for the piano
• Clarity of intent in the personal statement