SPECTRUM DISCOVERS!

SPECTRUM DISCOVERS! Supporting the composers of tomorrow through performance opportunities

SPECTRUM DISCOVERS!

SPECTRUM DISCOVERS! represents our commitment to the future of chamber music. Through our annual Spectrum Chamber Music Composition Award, we champion new works by living composers, providing them with the invaluable opportunity to have their music performed by professional musicians.

Winners of our composition award receive a cash prize and a professional performance of their work during our concert season, bringing fresh voices and innovative compositions to Fort Worth audiences.

Composition Award

Annual Competition for New Chamber Works

The Spectrum Chamber Music Composition Award is an annual competition that aims to bring innovative compositions to Fort Worth audiences. We encourage composers of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Winners of the award will receive a cash prize and a professional performance of their work by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians during our concert season.

2025 Award Winner

Michael Salvatore Grebla
2024

Michael Salvatore Grebla

"Piano Trio No. 1: In Search of Peace"

Grebla hails from Western Australia and is currently based in New York City. Recognized with grants and awards from various arts organizations, Grebla’s work has been performed internationally at festivals and by ensembles including the Arditti String Quartet, the Australian Youth Orchestra, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, among others.

Submit Your Work

Information for Composers

Interested in submitting a composition for consideration?

The Spectrum Chamber Music Composition Award accepts submissions annually. We welcome works for various chamber music configurations.

For submission guidelines and deadlines, please contact us.

Contact Us for Submission Info