Syllabus

IMRO Award - String Orchestra Composition

Syllabus ID: 18.02

Competition: String Orchestra composition. The competition is open to all persons of Irish birth, those having at least one Irish parent, and to all bona fide residents in Ireland for a period of at least two years prior to the 1st of January 2026 Age limit - under 40 years on 1st January 2026

1st Prize: Gold Medal and IMRO €500 Award*

Test Pieces 2026

An original composition for string orchestra, plus an accompanying programme note (approx. 200 words).

Time limit: 5-10 minutes.

Previous winners are not eligible

*Monetary award subject to IMRO grant application

Each manuscript must bear a 'nom de plume' only.

>Translations of Irish words must accompany manuscripts.

Complete your entry online
PDF of manuscript, and digital recording (if you choose to include one, however it is not obligatory) must be emailed to info@feisceoil.ie by closing date (13 March 2026).

Entrance Fees: €50.00

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