The ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Awards
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What Is The ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young?
The Morton Gould Young Composer Awards recognize creators of original concert music at an early career stage. The active program completed a 2026 cycle and announced 17 award recipients plus seven honorable mentions in June 2026. A panel of established composers judges eligible works, and selected composers receive cash awards and national recognition; current award amounts are not publicly confirmed in the accessible sources.
Recent published rules describe applicants as at least 13 and under 30 at the deadline, and as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or enrolled student with a current U.S. student visa. They also describe a performing-rights affiliation condition: an ASCAP writer member in good standing, unaffiliated with a performing-rights organization, or a member of an international PRO whose works ASCAP licenses. Applicants submit one wholly original concert work written within the prior three years, its score, and an MP3 realization or recording. Arrangements, co-written works, sampling, and works already awarded in major competitions are restricted; protected vocal text requires permission. A parent or guardian files the application and consent for a minor.
The ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Eligibility | Ages 13–29 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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