Application
NZSO NYO Composer-in-Residence
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION INFORMATION
We require the following documents and files for your application:
Cover letter
A landscape publicity photo of yourself (refer to the artist image guide for requirements)
Proposal for your commission
PDF scores of two previous works – at least one must be an orchestral work
Audio files or recordings of these two works (midi files or YouTube links are fine)
Please do not upload ZIP files.
This commission is an opportunity to write for full orchestra (exact instrumentation will be advised in July) and cannot include soloists, amplification, electro-acoustic elements or other non-standard practices.
The successful applicant will be commissioned to write an up to 10-minute piece for orchestra, to be performed in the 2026 NYO concert. They will receive a $1,500 commission fee.
Flights and accommodation for the NYO week will be provided for those who live outside of Wellington.
Deadline for application: 5pm, Thursday 19 June 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or citizen
Applicants must be 30 years of age or younger as of 19 June 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
17 Mar 2025 - Applications open
19 Jun 2025 - Applications close 5pm
30 Jun 2025 - Applicants informed of the panel’s decision
31 Jan 2026 - Deadline for new commission to be submitted to NZSO
28 Jun – 5 Jul- Dates of 2026 NZSO National Youth Orchestra programme
For further information, please contact the NZSO Education team at education@nzso.co.nz.