2nd Feliks Konopasek Wind Orchestra Composition Competition

The National Institute of Music and Dance announced the second edition of the composition competition for a piece written for wind orchestra. The deadline for submitting applications (with the scores) is September 1, 2026.

The competition consists of two stages. The results of the first round, which involves the Jury's evaluation of the submitted scores, will be announced by September 15, 2026. The second and final round, during which the laureates will be selected, will take place on November 27, 2026, in the form of a concert featuring a guest wind orchestra. The exact date and venue of the final concert will be announced at a later date

The total prize pool for the competition is 30,000 PLN.

Applications must be submitted electronically (the application form and the score) to the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Feliks Konopasek Composition Competition is a new initiative, a part of the endeavors to support and popularize the activities of Polish wind orchestras, launched by the National Institute of Music and Dance in 2024.

The aim of the competition is to create artistically valuable pieces that can become a permanent part of the repertoire for Polish wind ensembles, both professional and amateur. The competition also aims to promote music dedicated to wind orchestras and to encourage composers to create original works for this instrumentation.

The patron of the competition is Feliks Konopasek (1860–1930) – a Polish composer, conductor, educator, and activist who made significant contributions in many fields, including the amateur music movement.

Regulations available at: https://nimit.pl/aktualnosci/ii-konkurs-kompozytorski-im-feliksa-konopaska-na-utwor-instrumentalny-dla-orkiestry-detej/