LAMNTHLAB 2025/2026 

We are thrilled to announce LamnthLab 2025/2026, our second annual open call for composers. Two selected composers will receive a commissioning fee of $1,000 to write a new work for violin and cimbalom. 

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Please fill out this form to apply!

 

Application Guidelines

• Anyone from anywhere can apply—there are no restrictions on age, location, or nationality

• Applications are due by 11:59pm EDT, Friday August 1st, 2025

• The only materials required are scores and recordings of two existing compositions from your portfolio (the submitted works DO NOT need to include violin or cimbalom)

• There is no fee to apply

• Contact WeAreLamnth at gmail dot com with any questions

 

Selected Composers Will Receive

• $1,000

• Virtual workshops/rehearsals with Lamnth throughout the 2025-2026 concert season, as needed (composers do not need to be physically present with us in Boston for any part of the collaboration)

• An introductory workshop on composing for cimbalom

• Audio/visual documentation of the premiere performance, similar to what can be seen here

 

Collaboration Timeline

• Selected composers will be notified in September 2025

• The new works will be due by August 31st, 2026 and will be premiered during the 2026/2027 concert season

• APPLY HERE!

 

Past ​Winners​

• 2024/2025 Judith Berkson and Marguerite Brown

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