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Boston International Composition Competition (BICC) 2027
Boston International Composition Competition (BICC) 2027
Unleash Your Creativity. Inspire the World.
The Boston International Music Competition (BIMC) proudly presents the Boston International Composition Competition (BICC) 2027, an international platform dedicated to celebrating musical creativity, originality, and artistic innovation.
Welcoming composers and composition students from around the world, ages 7–35, BICC provides an exciting opportunity for young and emerging composers to showcase their original musical works, express their artistic vision, and gain international recognition.
With an inclusive approach to musical styles and instrumentation, BICC encourages participants to explore their creativity beyond traditional boundaries. From classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions, jazz, popular music, and world music, composers are invited to share their unique musical voices with an international audience.
Whether you are a young aspiring composer, a passionate music student, or an accomplished young artist, BICC offers an inspiring opportunity to present your talent, challenge your creativity, and connect with the international music community.
Highlights of BICC 2027
- An International Competition
- Open to composers from all countries.
- Welcomes participants ages 7–35.
- An international platform for artistic exchange and recognition.
- Five Age Groups
- Elementary: Ages 7–10
- Junior: Ages 11–14
- Senior: Ages 15–18
- Young Artist D1: Ages 19–35, non-music majors
- Young Artist D2: Ages 19–35, music majors
- Three Composition Categories
- Solo or Duet
- Trio, Quartet, Quintet, or Chamber Music
- Large Ensembles or Orchestras
- Diverse Musical Styles
BICC welcomes a wide range of musical styles, including:
- Classical music
- Contemporary music
- Jazz
- Popular music
- World music
- Wide Range of Instruments
Compositions may feature keyboard, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and other instruments, including piano, violin, cello, flute, guitar, harp, saxophone, and more. - Distinguished International Judge Panel The competition features an academic and professional judging panel, including:
- Prof. James O’Dell
- Prof. Utar Artun
- Prof. Maxim Lubarsky
- Prof. Mischa Salkind-Pearl
- Awards and Recognition Participants compete for:
- Gold Award
- Silver Award
- Bronze Award
- Honorable Mention Award
- Outstanding Achievement Award
Gold Award-winning compositions may also have opportunities to be invited for performances at BIMC Winners’ Concerts, WeStar Four Season Concerts, Boston New Year Grand Musical Ball performing together with Boston International Symphony Orchestra, and other selected international musical events.
- Convenient Online Competition BICC is a one-round online composition competition, allowing talented composers worldwide to participate without traveling to Boston. Live recordings are encouraged and preferred.
Important Dates – BICC 2027
- Application Opens: September 1, 2026
- Application & Submission Deadline: February 1, 2027, 11:00 PM EST
- Winner Announcement: February 21, 2027
Join the International Music Community!
Your music deserves to be heard.
Share your imagination, demonstrate your originality, and let your compositions reach beyond borders.
Submit your original composition and become part of the Boston International Composition Competition 2027!
Website: https://www.BIMC.us
Application: https://BIMC.us/BICC-application
Organized by: BIMC Executive Committee
Advantages of the Boston International Composition Competition
- Global opportunity: Composers from around the world can participate online.
- Creative freedom: A wide range of genres, instruments, and composition formats.
- Professional recognition: Evaluation by an experienced academic and professional judge panel.
- Performance opportunities: Gold Award compositions may be considered for invitations to selected BIMC concerts.
- International exposure: An opportunity to introduce original music to a wider international audience.
Official competition information
The Boston International Composition Competition is more than a composition contest. Its strongest identity is an international platform where young composers can create, compete, receive professional recognition, and potentially bring their original music to the concert stage.
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