SSO NDC 2026: Call for Compositions

SSO National Day Concert 2026: Call for Compositions
This form contains 2 sections and will take approximately 10 minutes to go through:

1. About the submission

2. Registration & Submission

About the Submission
As deeply rooted as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is in the classics, its musical aspirations are still intrinsically connected to Singapore’s multicultural society. Hence, the National Day Concert is one of the highlights of the SSO’s season, featuring a curation of pieces that are uniquely Singaporean.

This is an open call for compositions, and all interested Singaporeans are encouraged to apply.

Composers are invited to draw inspiration from iconic Singaporean landmarks and/or cuisine to present the story of us, in responding to the theme of SSO National Day Concert 2026: What Makes Us Singapore?

More than one composition may be selected, to be rehearsed and performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in August 2026.
Key Information
- Open to all Singaporeans aged 35 and below (born 1990 and after)
- No application fees
- Submission Period: 6 October 2025 - 31 January 2026
- Composers should submit an original piece of work, avoiding arrangements of existing works.
- Composers may compose a new work OR submit a pre-existing work that has been written but never been premiered or performed.
- Submissions will be reviewed by an artistic team, and the selected piece(s) and its composer(s) will be announced end-February 2026.
Registration Preparations
Do have the following ready before registration on the next page:

Administrative
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Biography and Photo
Music-Related
1. Full orchestral score (PDF)
2. Midi mock-up track (MP3, WAV)
3. Programme Note for the submitted piece (up to 150 words)
4. *All instrumental score parts (PDF)
5. *Sibelius / Finale file
*Will be requested if composer's work is selected

You will be required to upload your submissions in 2 separate zip folders. One for administrative submissions and the other, for music-related submissions.

Registration
Full Name per ID*
Email*
example@example.com
D.O.B*

DayMonthYear
Age*
As of 31 December 2025
Profession
Declaration*

I declare that I am a Singapore Citizen.
Preparing Your Uploads
Prepare 2 separate zipped folders
1. Admin Folder: First&LastName (Admin)
2. Music Folder: First&LastName (Music)

Before uploading your files, kindly ensure that all files are named in this format:

1. CV, Bio & Photo: First&LastName_CV / First&LastName_Bio and so forth.

e.g. MozartLim_CV / MozartLim_Bio

2. Orchestra Score & Sibelius / Finale Files: First&Last Name_Title of Work

e.g. MozartLim_Concerto in D Minor

3. Midi Mockup: First&Last Name_Title of Work (Midi)

e.g. MozartLim_Concerto in D Minor (Midi)

4. Programme Note: First&Last Name_Programme Note

e.g. MozartLim_Programme Note
Administrative
Upload Your CV, Bio & Photo (in 1 zipped folder)*

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Music Submissions
Upload All Required Files (in 1 zipped folder)*

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Check that you have uploaded the following files:*

1. Full orchestral score (PDF)2. Midi Mockup Track (MP3, WAV)3. Programme Note for the Submitted Work (max. 150 words)
Terms of Participation
I agree to the following terms and conditions*

I declare I do not have any liability to any written or oral agreement with any third party that would restrict my ability to make submission for this call for compositions.I understand that I must submit an original piece of work, avoiding arrangements of existing works, and my work must not have been commissioned by a professional orchestra.I understand that my submission will be reviewed by an artistic team, and that the selected piece and its composer will be announced end-February 2026. The artistic panel's decision is final and non-negotiable.I understand that incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.For all following communications related to submissions and results announcement, participants will be contacted via email.
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SSO National Day Concert 2026: Call for Compositions

About the Submission

Key Information

Registration Preparations

Registration

Preparing Your Uploads

Administrative

Music Submissions

Terms of Participation