First held in 1989, the New Generation Concert aims at encouraging music creativity among young composers in Hong Kong by providing a platform for performance and exchange of musical ideas. Selected compositions for New Generation 2026 will be held on 11th June 2026 (Thursday) at RTHK Studio One and recorded by RTHK Radio 4 to be broadcast later. The concert will be performed by Fung Yat-shan Linus (clarinetist).

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Submission Details:

1. This Call for Scores is open to Hong Kong residents born on or after 11th June 1996.

 

2. Eligible composers can only submit one work in PDF file. An audio recording or MIDI demo of the clarinet with electronics may be included. Recordings are welcome but not required. (Only MP3 is acceptable.)

 

3. The duration of each work should be within 6-8 minutes. An accurate duration of the work must be stated on the score.

 

4. The work should be written for electronics + clarinet in Bb/bass clarinet.

 

5. Three types of electronic formats are acceptable for the call for scores, they are:

 

       i. Fixed electronic playback + click track (optional) 1 audio file playback + 1 click tack (optional)

 

       ii. Live electronics without live signal processing Audio file(s) triggered by the composers during the                             performance Recommended software: QLab, Ableton Live, MaxMSP, etc.

     

     i. ii. Live electronic with live signal processing (1 microphone) Audio file(s) and live audio signal processing are triggered and controlled by the composer during the performance. Recommended software: Ableton Live, MaxMSP, Pure Data, etc Composers can use any kind of controller to control the electronics during performance. All the electronics for the call for submission are only for 2 Speakers. The sample rate for the electronics needs to be in 48 kHz, 24-bit. Composers are responsible for providing all necessary equipment for their performance at no cost to the organiser. Two stereo speakers will be provided by the organiser.

 

6. The entire score (including western notation, symbols, necessary instructions to performer; indication of electronic cues, and/or description or graphic notation of electronic sounds; and duration) must be typed and/or drawn and in black-and-white only. Hand-written score will not be accepted. Only the title and instrumentation of the composition in both English and Chinese can be shown on the title page. Name and the institution of composer cannot appear anywhere on the score. Violators will be disqualified.

 

7. Application fees: Waived for all members* of the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild Limited (HKCG). HK$200 for composers who are not members of HKCG. Payment must be deposited into the Guild’s HSBC account at 636-474546-838 by the deadline. Please keep the deposit slip. Application without the slip will be disqualified.

 

8. All submissions must include a score in PDF file, a copy of Hong Kong ID, a completed application form in PDF file, and a deposit slip (if any). They should be sent via email to grace@hkcg.org on or before 6pm, 5th April 2026 (Sunday). Late applications will not be considered.
 

Selection Arrangement:

 

1. A jury panel, appointed by the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild Limited, will select works on grounds of artistic merit and performance practicality. The decision of the jury panel is final. Results will be announced in mid April 2026 through the HKCG website: www.hkcg.org. Shortlisted composers will be notified by email.

 

2. Each shortlisted composer must: 

     

      - provide full score and electronics file(s), a short programme note, a biography in English and                Chinese (maximum 200 words each), and a recent photo of high-resolution on or before 12pm,              17th April 2026 (Friday);

 

      - attend rehearsals and the New Generation Concert 2026. Composers are welcome to bring your          own audio interface for rehearsal and concert. Composers who fail to attend the concert will be            disqualified.

 

Award:

 

There are three cash awards for the most outstanding compositions: 1st place HK$6,000; 2nd place HK$4,000; 3rd place HK$2,000. The winning composer will be invited to write a new work to be performed in the next New Generation Concert.

 

All shortlisted composers will receive a certificate.