The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre has opened the call for submissions for the suite of four prizes: The Azrieli Commission for Canadian Music, The Azrieli Commission for International Music, The Azrieli Commission for Jewish Music, and The Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music.
For this iteration of the prestigious competition, the focus will be on works for choir and orchestra.
The 2026 call is open from February 7 through May 2, 2025.
The Azrieli Music Prize was originally created in 2014 by Sharon Azrieli CQ for the Azrieli Foundation. It recognizes excellence in music composition, and offers the largest prize package of its kind in Canada.
“We are looking for composers who exhibit the most creativity, artistry, proficiency and expertise to become the next cohort of AMP Laureates. Our commitment is to help advance their careers and extend the reach of their award-winning music,” says Azrieli, who is the Chair of the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and a Board Member of the Azrieli Foundation.
“Our prize program gives Laureates the gift of time and support to compose the best new pieces possible. Then, we offer them maximum career-building exposure by presenting their prize-winning works in key music markets, supplemented by a professional recording and an extensive promotional campaign.”
The competition is open to the international music community, and nominations can be submitted for works from individuals and institutions of all ages, genders, nationalities, faiths and backgrounds.
Each of the four AMP Laureates will receive a prize package valued at over $200,000 CAD. That includes:
An important component, the AMP Performance Fund, a separate vehicle with the goal of making sure the new works aren’t quickly forgotten, supports ensembles as they prepare and present performances of AMP-winning works for the public after the competition.
Three juries evaluate the open call for scores and proposals.
Past prize-winners include Canadian composers Jordan Nobles (2024); Keiko Devaux (2020), Kelly-Marie Murphy (2018), and Brian Current (2016).
Submissions will be received for all four Prizes until Friday, 2 May 2025.
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