Are you an emerging composer based in the Midwest with a bold voice and a curious spirit? Nova Linea Musica is thrilled to partner with Grammy-nominated composer and performer Clarice Assad to launch a new mentorship-driven Call for Scores—with a special emphasis on our home city of Chicago. Open to composers of all ages and backgrounds living in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Eligibility
- Residing in the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin (permanent or temporary)
- No age restrictions
Submission requirements
- Piano trio that engages with the theme Chicago
- An Original Work that was not previously published or performed
- Approx. 5 minutes
- Notation: Standard (PDF format)
- No Electronic or multimedia elements
Prizes and Recognition
- Winners announced February 15, 2026
- In-person Masterclasses with Clarice Assad
- Rehearsals with the Piano Trio
- Two Performance in the Chicagoland Area
- Audio-Video Recording for use on social media and composer website