Submissions for scores and applications for guest artists are open on our website! Click here if you have a score you'd like us to play for our New Music Festival on October 15th-16th, 2022, and click here if you're interested in performing a 30-minute set on one of the concerts. The Festival will feature three concerts in downtown Eugene, from the Park Blocks to the First Christian Church and the New Zone Gallery. The Light and Art show in the Park Blocks will draw on the energy of ArtCity's BEAM, with amplified music and an interactive light exhibit for audience members. Our audience participation concert draws trained and untrained musicians alike into a collective sound-making space at the First Christian Church, and our concert at New Zone will set pieces for the ensemble in an inviting visual atmosphere. The Call for Scores closes June 1st, and the Guest Artist Application closes July 1st.
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March 16, 2026
June 1, 2026 — 11:59 PM PDT
By July 1, 2026 (no later than August 1 if high volume)
October 2–4, 2026 · Eugene, OR, USA
25 minutes
$200 honorarium
$5 to $15 per score — waivers available to anyone, no questions asked
2 scores per composer (one form per score)
Dyslexia-friendly submission guidelines available here
About the Festival
EDME is looking for guest artists for our 2026 New Music Festival. Selected musicians will be invited to perform a 25-minute set at the festival, taking place October 3–5, 2025 at Kesey Square in Downtown Eugene, OR.
Selected guest artists will also be interviewed on our radio show, The Sound of Curiosity, and will receive a $200 honorarium paid the night of the performance.
More about EDME: https://www.edmensemble.org/about
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Eligibility
Musicians of all ages and nationalities are welcome to apply. Ensembles are eligible. All genres of music are welcome.
Musicians from historically underrepresented groups — including people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals — are strongly encouraged to apply.
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How to Apply
All submissions are handled through a single online form. Submit one form per score. If you submit more than two scores in total, all pieces after the second will be disqualified.
Step 1 — Complete the Application Form
Fill out the form at: https://forms.gle/tT1FeTjdac5LnGSX7
The form will ask for: your contact information, the title and duration of your work, which ensemble(s) you are submitting to, instrumentation, and your score and recording files.
Step 2 — Pay the Suggested Submission Fee
The Suggested fee is $5 to $15 per score. It supports: venue costs, insurance, and — most importantly — musician compensation.
Pay via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=S9N4C79Q2QTLG
Fee Waivers (´｡• ᵕ •｡`): Waivers are available to anyone who asks. No justification is required. Email Secretary@edmensemble.org to request one. If PayPal is unavailable in your country, email us — we will find a solution.
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What We Look For
We aim to provide a varied concert experience for the audience. There’s room for any genre — from ambient to EDM, performance art to pop to audience participation. We care that you carve out a distinct, creative niche within your stylistic framework.
This application is competitive. In 2026 we are selecting 5 guest artists. Unfortunately, we are never able to program all the amazing applicants we receive each year.
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Equipment
EDME will provide the following equipment for the concert:
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Mixer
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Stereo speaker system
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Condenser microphones
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Quarter-inch and XLR cables
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Projectors
All other equipment must be provided by the guest artist. Our concert will hire a visual artist to produce live video to accompany the musicians. If you would like to provide your own visuals, just let us know and we’ll coordinate.
Note: EDME cannot provide instruments, including pianos, percussion, or electronics. Only stereo output is available. A spare speaker can be used as a monitor if needed.
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Performance Details
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You will be given a 25-minute performance slot.
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You must attend the festival in person.
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You will provide a tech rider upon request.
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Sound checks are 15 minutes. If you need longer, please discuss in advance.
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The performance will be held outside at Kesey Square in Downtown Eugene.
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You will receive a $200 honorarium the night of your performance. If you choose not to perform after being selected, you forfeit the honorarium.
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Artist Agreement
By submitting, you grant EDME the right to audio and video record the live performance of your set for marketing purposes, including distribution to patrons and publication through e-news, social media, and our website.
EDME is not liable for any damage to equipment provided by the guest artist.
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Submissions open
Submissions close — 11:59 PM PDT
Notifications sent (no later than August 1 if high volume)
EDME New Music Festival, Eugene, OR
Timeline
March 16, 2026
June 1, 2026
July 1, 2026
October 2–4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many output channels will there be?
Stereo output only at this time.
Can you supply a monitor?
We have a spare speaker that can be used as a monitor if you need one.
Can I provide my own visuals?
Yes! Just let us know and we’ll coordinate with our visual artist.
How long are sound checks?
15 minutes. If you require longer, please discuss that with us in advance.
Can I ask to play with EDME or IMPULSE musicians?
Not as a guest artist. However, you are welcome to submit works to our Call for Scores: https://www.edmensemble.org/call-for-scores
What are you looking for in a guest artist?
It depends on a lot of factors. While we often invite noise musicians and experimental artists, we aim for a varied concert experience. There’s room for any genre — ambient, EDM, performance art, pop, audience participation, and more. We just care that you carve out a distinct, creative niche. This application is competitive and we are never able to program all the amazing applicants we receive.
Is this application anonymous?
No. We appreciate knowing who people are, and we want to avoid the risk of accidentally disqualifying anyone over an anonymity rule.
Why is there a submission fee?
EDME is a nonprofit that runs on volunteer hours. Submission fees help cover venue rentals, marketing, insurance, and — most importantly — musician compensation. We will happily eliminate the fee when we have the financial means to do so.
Who qualifies for a fee waiver?
Anyone who asks. No justification required. Email Secretary@edmensemble.org to request one.
Can I also submit to the Call for Scores?
Yes! Submit at: https://forms.gle/mMEzx97KYxosLo84A
What do you think about role-playing games?
We are nerds through and through. 🎲
My question isn’t answered here.
Email us at Secretary@edmensemble.org and we will get back to you.
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Complete your submission at:
https://forms.gle/tT1FeTjdac5LnGSX7
Questions? Email us at Secretary@edmensemble.org
Learn more about EDME: https://www.edmensemble.org
We look forward to hearing what you’ve made.
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