The prize is awarded annually for excellence in Original Composition and in 2011 is valued at $1500. The competition is open to all past and present students of the universities of New Zealand.

Topic for 2011 is a work for violin, cello and piano (a piano trio).

Duration: 10-15 minutes.

Entries should include a score and a midi recording of the work.

Must be an original, unaided work; not submitted for the degree of Bachelor of Music. Compositions which have already been published in written or recorded form including public broadcast will not be accepted.

Deadline: 1 July, 2011

For a copy of the regulations or for further information; please contact scholarships@otago.ac.nz