The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is calling for scores for the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest. Composers of all nationalities are invited to submit new unpublished works for solo harp, between six and eight minutes in duration. The USAIHC Composition Contest occurs every three years, prior to the performance competition.
The winning composition, selected by a panel of harpists plus one composer, will be included in the required repertoire for Stage III of the 2025 USA International Harp Competition, published by Lyon & Healy Publications, and performed on the 2025 USAIHC gold medalist’s debut recitals. The winning composer will also receive the American Harp Society Prize in the amount of $2,000.
Online applications for the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest will open Jan. 15, 2024. Applications and scores are due by Sept. 10, and a recording of the work must be submitted by Oct. 10. The winning composition will be announced Dec. 15.
The USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest is named in honor of its director for the first six cycles, Ruth Inglefield, and her contributions to contemporary harp music. For application details and composition requirements, visit the USAIHC website.
