Music for Unity, in cooperation with The National Association of Composers/USA–Los Angeles Chapter (NACUSA-LA) and the All-Armenian Students Association (All-ASA), presents the 2026 International Composition Competition, “Homecoming: Return to Artsakh.” Composers are invited to submit an original piano trio based on an Armenian folk tune from Artsakh, with a duration of 4–6 minutes. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis until February 15, 2026. 6 finalists will be selected. Prizes include $500 for finalists and $1,500 for first place. Finalists will be announced on March 10, 2026. The grand opening of the competition will take place on May 15, 2026, followed by the competition finale on May 16, 2026, in Glendale, California.
Eligibility
- 18 years and up
Application Materials
- original piano trio of 4-6 minutes based on an Armenian folk tune
- Submission must use one of three Armenian folk tunes listed on the Music for Unity website.