International Composition Competition "Mixtes"

"MIXTES" is a new international competition for composition of music with electronics organized by the Conservatoire de Nice, the Université Côte d'Azur, the Opéra de Nice, Studio Instrumental and the Ensemble Métis.

It is open to composers under 40, of all nationalities, for works composed after 2015. It aims to encourage creations combining acoustic instruments and electroacoustic devices. Each applicant may send several works.

It provides 3 categories:

Category 1 – works for ensembles of 8 to 20 musicians and electronics

• Any formation of instruments from the nomenclature: 1.1+eh.1.1 / 1.1.1+bass / perc/ 4.3.2.2.1

Category 2 – works for ensemble up to 5 musicians and electronics

• Only instruments from the list: hautbois (oboe d'amore and English horn possible), saxophone (sopranino, soprano, alto tenor baritone possible), piano (+ electronic keyboard possible), violin, percussion

Category 3 – educational works for 1 musician and electronics

• Available instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, harp, piano, vibraphone, marimba, timpani, violin, viola, cello, double bass, recorder

The electroacoustic part can be played from audio files, or triggered in real time from a pedal.

All the necessary information including the regulations as well as the pages allowing registration in French, English and Spanish are available following this link: https://studio-instrumental.fr/concours/

Calendar:

• Deadline for applications: February 15, 2026
• Jury of the finalists at the end of June 2026
• The winning works will be played during November 2026 at the Pierre Cochereau Conservatory in Nice.