The 2025 Competition deadline of Oct. 31, 2024 has passed, please check back in Fall of 2025 for our next edition.

These rules & restrictions are a good guideline for next year’s edition, however they were approved for 2025 and are thus subject to change prior to the opening of the 2026 Competition.

Please read this page AND the Full Rules and Restrictions PDF linked here before filling out the Entry Form.

Please read all instructions carefully, including the Full Rules and Restrictions linked here.

All applications must be complete and received by 11:59pm (CDT) October 31, 2024 .

Application should be submitted through the website and include:

• This completed application form (include parental approval if under 18 years of age)

• A PDF of the full score of your composition, with your name on the first page ONLY, and all other personal identifiers removed from the score, so they may be judged anonymously (your name will be redacted from the first page before sharing with judges)

• You have the option to upload (or link to a website) an .mp3 file of an original recorded performance or midi file of your piece; it will only be shared with judges if it can be downloaded/shared without identifying information

• $25 application fee you are directed to “purchase” after you click Submit on the application form

• Please be sure to read the Full Rules and Regulations PDF before submitting

Application should be submitted online via the form linked below.

If you encounter issues uploading your files to the form, FIRST submit the form and pay the fee, THEN email files to competitions@nashvillephilharmonic.org.

If you have questions about the application form, please contact competitions@nashvillephilharmonic.org before submitting the form.

Incomplete applications will not be considered until all materials are received, and no incomplete application will be considered after October 31, 2024.