Call for applications – 2026 Composition Academy

Application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026

The Académie Ravel is looking for five emerging composers to participate in the fifth edition of its Composition Academy.

The academy will be led by Spanish composer Hèctor Parra and will be held as part of the Académie Ravel 2026 from August 17 to 30 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

The composers selected will have the opportunity to be mentored by an outstanding teaching team, to enrich themselves through meeting and working with other high level composers and performers from around the world, and to have their works performed publicly and presented to a prestigious jury during the composition competition concluding the Academy.

The winner will receive a paid commission for the Festival Ravel 2027, accompanied by a publication by Durand-Salabert-Eschig.

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Application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026

Information and application procedures