Weimar International Composition Competitions (Weimarer Frühjahrstage)

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

• Submit by 30 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. One anonymous composition per category. Show its duration on the score and remove names and identifying details from both score and filename.
• Email a password-free cloud link to the score PDF to via_nova@web.de, keeping it valid through at least 31 March 2027, and attach the entry sheet as a separate PDF. Alternatively post six bound coded scores with the entry sheet in a sealed envelope. The published entry instructions do not list recommendation letters.

Rounds & time limits

Score selection · orchestral work · maximum 8 minutes

• For Jena Philharmonic: maximum strings 6.4.4.3.2, woodwinds 2.2.2.2, brass 4.2.3.0 and two percussionists including timpani. Flutes 1 and 2 may double piccolo, oboe 2 cor anglais, clarinet 2 bass clarinet and bassoon 2 contrabassoon. No marimba, harp, piano, celesta or electronics.

Score selection · sacred work · maximum 8 minutes

• Use all three forces: tenor, cello and organ. Set Psalm 103:1–13 in the 2017 Luther translation. The organ part must work both on the Schloss Belvedere instruments and on the Herderkirche organ. The winning work is scheduled for the 13 June service at Herderkirche.

Festival final · 10–13 June 2027

• The organizers notify finalists by 30 March. Only finalists pay €100, by 5 May 2027, and must attend rehearsals and concerts throughout the festival.

Repertoire

• Mailing address: via nova e.V., Karlstraße 6, 99423 Weimar, Germany. Scores are not returned. The organizer rejects parcels with customs or handling charges payable by the recipient.

Source: Official announcement, both calls and organ specifications · Orchestra call for scores · Sacred music call for scores