Performance Proposals &
Call for Scores

Submit proposals to perform or have your composition premiered at the Scheherazade Music Festival in Kansas City.

  • Performance Proposals

    Perform with us May 27-29, 2027 in Kansas City!

    Submit proposals to perform music inspired by the cultural tapestry of America!

    We are especially interested in the untold, unique musical stories of BIPOC and underrepresented composers/performers.

    Proposals Due by March 1st, 2027 at 11:59pm CT

  • Call for Scores

    New narratives through new music! Submit scores titled about or exploring cultural threads of America.

    Compositions must be scored for: voice (any type), flute, saxophone, & piano.

    Duration: 5-12 minutes

    1 Winner will receive: $500, a world-premiere at SMF 2027, and a live video recording of the work.

    Up to 2 Honorable Mentions will be selected to receive a world-premiere performance at SMF 2027.

    Maximum 2 submissions per composer.

    We are especially interested in the untold, unique musical stories of BIPOC and underrepresented composers.

    Submissions Due by March 1st, 2027 at 11:59pm CT

    FREE Entry

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