MIPCA 2026 – 1st edition Moliner International Percussion Composition Award

The MIPCA 2026 is more than an award — it is a global platform for artistic development, professional visibility, and recognition.

Whether you are an emerging composer or an established artist, MIPCA provides unique opportunities to refine your work, receive expert evaluation, and connect with the international music community.

Even if your work does not receive the main Award, every participant gains 9 guaranteed professional rewards offering substantial artistic and career value.

The Award

• Main Prize: €1,000
  Awarded to the most outstanding composition.
  Beyond the financial prize, the recipient gains international exposure and professional recognition.

Guaranteed Professional Rewards for All Participants

1. Focused Critical Score Analysis
   Personalized PDF report from David Moliner assessing artistic potential, structure, technical writing, and viability.
2. Direct Manager & Publisher Recommendations
   Anonymous forwarding of selected works to international managers and publishers for possible publication and performance.
3. Institutional Analysis & Visibility
   Selected works may be discussed in academic or professional contexts (e.g., Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock).
4. Exclusive 30-Minute 1-on-1 Session (Top 10)
   Private online meeting with David Moliner to discuss artistic direction and performance potential.
5. Guaranteed Online Visibility & Community Access
   All admitted composers featured in the MIPCA online community and promoted through official channels.
6. Advanced Percussion Insights
   Exclusive video content demonstrating interpretation strategies by professional percussionists.
7. Group Masterclass & Q&A
   Live online session led by David Moliner on creative approaches and technical issues found across submissions.
8. Premium Educational Materials
   Professional PDFs and templates covering extended percussion techniques, notation standards, and score formatting.
9. Official Certificate of Participation
   Verifiable document suitable for CVs, scholarships, and artistic portfolios

Key Dates

• Submissions open: November 1, 2025
• Final deadline: December 31, 2025 (no extensions)
• Results & Masterclass: January 2026

All events and evaluations will take place online.

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines

1. General Eligibility

• Works completed between January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025.
• Year of completion must appear in the submission email (not in the score).
• Proof of completion may be requested (file metadata or composer statement).

2. Eligible Work Types

• Solo percussion (free instrumentation)
• Chamber music (2–12 performers) featuring percussion
• Large ensemble/orchestral works where percussion plays a structural role
• Works including unpitched/pitched percussion, auxiliary objects, or body percussion

Not eligible: works where percussion is only incidental.

3. Accepted Formats

• Solo: 1 performer (percussion or percussion + fixed media)
• Chamber: 2–12 performers
• Large Ensemble/Orchestra: 13+ performers

Include instrumentation details in your submission email or technical note.

4. Duration

Free.

5. Electronics / Fixed Media

Allowed: live electronics, fixed media, amplification, interactive setups.
Attach a 1-page technical note describing:

• Equipment, software/hardware
• Channel configuration, playback setup
• Simplified version for limited tech situations

No recording required for evaluation.

6. Prior Performances & Publications

Premieres, performances, or publications are accepted.
Declare existing recordings or publications in the non-anonymous info file.

7. Score Preparation (PDF)

• Anonymous scores only — remove names, logos, and metadata.
• No program notes, dedications, or biographical text.
• Format: A4 or US Letter.
• Include parts (if necessary) after the full score.
• File name: MIPCA2026_XXX.pdf (replace XXX with your anonymous code).

Submission Instructions

Send all materials by email to:
📧 mentoringprogram.moliner@gmail.com