SPECTRUM DISCOVERS! Championing New Works
Supporting living composers through our annual composition award
About SPECTRUM DISCOVERS!
Nurturing Tomorrow's Masterworks
SPECTRUM DISCOVERS! represents our commitment to the future of chamber music. Through our annual Spectrum Chamber Music Composition Award, we champion new works by living composers, providing them with the invaluable opportunity to have their music performed by professional musicians.
Winners of our composition award receive a cash prize and a professional performance of their work during our concert season, bringing fresh voices and innovative compositions to Fort Worth audiences.
Composition Award
Annual Competition for New Chamber Works
About the Award
The Spectrum Chamber Music Composition Award is an annual competition open to composers of all ages and backgrounds. We seek innovative chamber music works that push boundaries while remaining accessible to audiences.
- Cash prize for the winning composer
- Professional premiere performance
- Opportunity to work with FWSO musicians
- Recognition in our concert programming
Featured Award Winners
Michael Salvatore Grebla
"Piano Trio No. 1: In Search of Peace"
Grebla hails from Western Australia and is currently based in New York City. Recognized with grants and awards from various arts organizations, Grebla’s work has been performed internationally at festivals and by ensembles including the Arditti String Quartet, the Australian Youth Orchestra, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, among others.
Past Award Winners
Submit Your Work
Information for Composers
Interested in submitting a composition for consideration? The Spectrum Chamber Music Composition Award accepts submissions annually. We welcome works for various chamber music configurations.
For submission guidelines and deadlines, please contact us.
Contact Us for Submission Info