The Oregon Piano Institute seeks a new solo piano work to be performed by the three finalists of the Murdock International Piano Competition. The selected piece (5–7 minutes) will receive its world premiere at the competition. Works that have already premiered or that require extended techniques are not eligible. The winning score will be distributed to the eight semifinalists one month before the competition.

This call is open to composers of all ages and nationalities.

• Original work for solo piano

• Duration: 5–7 minutes

• Must be unpremiered

• No extended techniques

• One submission per applicant

• Entrance Fee: $25 (one submission limit)

• Prize: $1,500 awarded to the winning composer

Submit materials anonymously in the application form. Any identifying information on the score will result in disqualification.

Required materials:

1. Anonymous Score

2. Composer Bio (300 words or less — visible only to administrators, not the jury)

3. Program Notes (200 words or less — no identifying information)

4. Application Fee ($25, paid through the Oregon Piano Institute website)

Semifinal round: 
The call will be curated by Dr. Tung Nguyen, Hayden Iskander, and Dr. Andrew Cannestra will select the 5 finalists from the initial group of scores received.

Final round:
Dr. Robert Kyr (Professor, University of Oregon), Dr. Ethan Wickman (Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio) and Dr. Alexandre Dossin (Professor, University of Oregon) will choose the winning score, with announcement scheduled for late August, 2026.