AME Composition Competition (2006-2017)

AME is one of the brightest spots on the New York musical horizon!!!
— John Eaton, Composer, MacArthur Fellow, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago
AME performs with skill and sensibility almost bordering on magic. This is civilization at its finest.
— Alejandro Rutty, Composer, 2012 Professional Category Winner

About the Competition

From 2006-2017, AME successfully mounted ten composition competitions. The last four included three tiers, with winners and honorable mentions. Each winner received monetary awards ($1,000, $500, $300) and a performance of a work in New York City, and some of the composers who received honorable mentions also received performances.

Past Winners

Tenth COMPOSITION COMPETITION WINNERS (2016-17)

Tier III (Professional) (All Ages)

Tier II (Emerging) (18-35)

Tier I (Young Artist) (22 and Under)

Ninth Composition COMPETITION WINNERS (2014)

Tier III (Professional) (All Ages)

Tier II (Emerging) (18-35)

Tier I (Young Artist) (22 and Under)

AME Eighth Composition Competition Winners (2013)

Tier III (Professional) (All Ages)

Tier II (Emerging) (18-35)

Tier I (Young Artist) (22 and Under)

AME Seventh Composition Competition Winners (2012)

Tier III (Professional) (All Ages)

Tier II (Emerging) (Ages 18-35)

Tier I (Young Artist) (Age 22 and Under)

Past Winners*: 2011 and Earlier

*Composers who won prior to 2012 are now considered winners in the Tier II category, as these competitions were restricted to composers aged 18-35.