ANNOUNCING the 18th ANNUAL JOHN EATON MEMORIAL COMPETITION

The New York Composers Circle proudly announces its 18th John Eaton Memorial Competition, named in honor of our beloved long-time Honorary Member, John Eaton (1935-2015), dedicated to solo or chamber ensemble works (1-4 performers). The competition is open to composers residing in the New York City metropolitan area and adjacent regions of New Jersey and Connecticut, with no age restrictions. Current NYCC members and past NYCC competition winners are not eligible to apply. The winning composition will be performed at one of NYCC's concerts during the 2025-2026 season. Additionally, the winner will receive a one-year membership to the New York Composers Circle.

For submission guidelines and to apply, please click HERE.





UPCOMING EVENTS

The 2024-2025 Concert Season is upon us. The following are events that will occur during the next few months. To see the complete new concert season line-up, visit our Current Season page HERE.


  • Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 PM: ADVENTURES Church of the Transfiguration, “Little Church Around the Corner,” 1 E. 29th Street, New York City. The program will include the music of Judith Lynn Stallman, Anthony Izzo, Robert Cohen, Timothy Miller, Jakub Polaczyk, Nataliya Medvedovskaya, David Mecionis, and Sofia Jen Ouyang, winner of the 17th John Eaton Memorial Competition. Click HERE to purchase tickets in advance.


  • Salon #6: Sunday, April 27, 2:00-5:00 PMMcKay Studio at Opera America's National Opera Center, 330 7th Ave, 7th Floor, New York City. The salon will also be available virtually via Zoom.



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Archives of Past Performances

We have meticulously documented past performances of New York Composers Circle through videos and photographs. To watch videos of past performances, please click the YouTube button below where you will find videos of every concert dating back to the 2013-2014 Concert Season, as well as special video performances such as The Dreamflower Sessions that stemmed from the recent lockdowns that precluded our ability to host live concert events. To view our photo gallery such as those at right, please click the Photo Gallery button below.

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