9th USAIHC Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is calling for scores for the 9th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest. Composers of all nationalities and ages are invited to submit new unpublished works for solo harp, between six and eight minutes in duration.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.

Online applications for the 9th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest will open Jan. 15, 2027. 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. For more information, visit the USAIHC website.