kantos Christmas carol competition 2024

The inspiration for your piece is: Follow the Star - Journeys at Christmas Time
Winner’s Prize Money: £500
Guest Panellist: Cecilia McDowall
The winning entry will be performed at ‘Carols from Kantos’ on Saturday 7th December 2024 at The Stoller Hall, Manchester, UK.

THE SMALL PRINT

• ‘Follow the Star - Journeys at Christmas Time’ is your theme or inspiration.

• We are looking for a capella choral compositions, with no accompanying instruments.

• You may use any text or combination of texts which are not protected by copyright or that you have permission to use.

• Your piece may be up to 6 minutes long and must be for voices only with divisi allowed up to and including: SSSAAATTTBBB.

• Works that have already been performed by a professional ensemble in concert and/or released on a commercial recording are not eligible.

• There is no age limit.

• The deadline for entries is Monday 25th November at Midday 12.00 GMT. Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

• Entries cost £10.

HOW TO ENTER

• Submit your score as a single PDF file using the submission form below.

• Make your £10 payment via PayPal by clicking the button ‘Pay Now’.