Coopman Music Foundation 40plus Composition Competition 2026

Unlike almost all other composition competitions this one celebrates composers who are over 40 years of age. Rosalie herself returned to composing in later life and produced her most vibrant work. This competition celebrates lifelong development of composers and provides a rare opportunity to have a piece professionally rehearsed, performed and recorded.

There will be a composition award and two honorary mentions.
The winning composition will be performed by the Rosalie Ensemble at the world-renown Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Greenwich London during the spring/summer concert season. The winner will be awarded £ 2,000 and both honorary mentions will receive a certificate and a recorded play-through of their works.

Submissions are open until 31st March 2026, results around 1st May 2026. Details on the website.