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Composition Workshop in Mallorca 2026
August - November (online) and December (in-person)
Mallorca, Spain
Organized by: Fundació ACA
Directed by: Maties Far
The Comtemporary Music Festival Encontres Internacional de Compositors invites submissions for its 2026 Composition Workshop, taking place in Mallorca. This opportunity is open to emerging composers—whether currently studying or at the beginning of their professional careers—of any age or nationality.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CET)
Overview
A workshop focused on contemporary instrumental music.
Selected composers will work with one of the following ensemble formats:
- Trio
- Duo
- Soloist
Available instrumentation:
- Piano, keyboard, or sampler
- Saxophone (soprano, alto, baritone)
- Percussion (vibraphone and additional materials to be determined)
The workshop emphasizes testing and discussing instrumental techniques in relation to musical narrative.
Note: Live electronics and amplification are not permitted.
Final concert: December 13, 2026, at Fundació ACA (Búger, Mallorca).
Professional recording included.
Target Participants
Composers in training or at the beginning of their professional careers, with no restrictions on age or nationality.
Faculty
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Composition:
Maties Far
Javier Martí
Instrumental Techniques:
Carlota Cáceres – Percussion
Xabier Casal – Saxophone
Llorenç Prats – Piano / Keyboard / Sampler
Sound engineer:
Sebastian Schottke
Session Schedule
August 2026 (online):
Online Welcome/Introductory seminar on the repertoire and workshop themes.
Start of online support with the workshop instructors.
September 25 (online):
Meeting with the ensemble: Rehearsal of a composition fragment (1-2 minutes) and feedback
from the faculty to the students.
December 12-13 (in-person):
Intensive work on the pieces with performers and composers. Recording, concert, and workshop
closing at the Aca Foundation (December 13)
Accommodation
Fundació ACA provides free accommodation during the in-person sessions for the first five selected participants.
Assistance will be offered to the remaining selected composers in organizing their accommodation.
Application
Send your application to: tallerencontrecompositors.aca@gmail.com
Required documents:
- Short curriculum vitae (maximum 500 words)
- Profile photo suitable for social media
- Score of one or two works in PDF format (chamber music focus)
- Download or viewing link for scores and/or audio recordings
Application deadline: July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Candidate Selection
Selection will be based on the curriculum and scores submitted.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome via email a few days after the application deadline.
Fees
Application fee (all applicants): €0
Registration fee (selected composers): €380
The workshop will be held with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 participants.
Bank details for payment:
IBAN: ES40 2056 0004 4610 0064 5729
BIC: CECAESMM056
