Composer Sofia Ouyang

ANNOUNCING the WINNERS of the 17th ANNUAL JOHN EATON

MEMORIAL COMPETITION

The John Eaton Memorial Competition is a prestigious event in the world of contemporary classical music named for our long-time beloved member, who passed away in 2015. Each year, we look for new contemporary works to present alongside our members' works at our concerts. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the talented composers who submitted their entries to this year's contest.

Following a closely contested adjudication process, we are thrilled to announce that the 17th John Eaton Memorial Competition winner is Insects for String Quartet, composed by Sofia Jen Ouyang. The runner-up was chosen as Ginkyo-ya: Pendula (in memoriam Krzysztof Penderecki) for string quartet by composer Jakub Polaczyk. In addition to the performance, the winner will receive a complimentary one-year membership in the New York Composers Circle. The runner-up will receive a complimentary one-year membership as well.

We look forward to getting to know these composers and their music.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Salon #2: Sunday, October 27, 2:00-5:00 PM. This salon will be virtual ONLY through Zoom. A link to join the call will be made available the week of the salon.

• Thursday, November 211 7:00 PM, Church of the Transfiguration “Little Church Around the Corner,” 1 E. 29th Street, New York City. Program to include the music of Thomas Parente, Anton Rovner, Jacob Elkin, Richards Brooks, Tamara Cashour, David Picton, and Barrett Kalellis. Click HERE to purchase tickets in advance.

• Salon #3: Sunday, December 22, 2:00-5:00 PM, location to be announced.

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