Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Special Events

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Composition Competition

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s Composition Contest started in 2011. With a rich history of nurturing talent and promoting musical excellence, Brazosport Symphony is dedicated to discovering fresh and innovative compositions that will captivate audiences. Student and amateur composers, both domestic and international, have the opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity, as well as gain exposure through performances by Brazosport Symphony Orchestra.

Aspiring artists, both emerging and established, are encouraged to participate and explore the possibilities of creating music that pushes boundaries and evokes emotions. The Composition Contest promises to be a platform for artistic exploration, where composers can contribute to the growth and vitality of classical music.

Congratulations to Samuel Durand, the 2025-2026 winner of the Brazosport Symphony Orchestra composition contest! The Brazosport Symphony Orchestra performed the composer’s work, Blurred Lights, at BSO’s concert on May 2, 2026.

Stay tuned for information about the next season’s competition! 

BRAZOSPORT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Composition Contest Winners

2025-2026: Samuel Durand https://samueldurand.com/, Blurred Lights

2024-2025: Paul Safar https://paulvsafar.wordpress.com/, Refugium: Snapshots of Denali

2023-2024: Jordan Jinosko https://www.jordanjinosko.com, Three Sketches of Unblemished Earth

2022-2023: Jacob Evarts, Courage

2021-2022: Gabriele Cardinelli https://cardinaligabriele.wordpress.com, Cinderella

2020-2021: Brandon Walker https://musicbybrandonwalker.com, Lindy Suite

2019-2020: Jia Jie Chen, Pharm Pharaoh

2018-2019: Jack Frerer https://www.jackfrerer.com, On Again, Off Again

2017-2018: Christopher Lowry https://christopherlowrymusic.com, A Cypress Prelude

2016-2017: Holland Albright https://www.hollandalbright.com, Abandoned City

2015-2016: Tony Manfredonia https://www.manfredoniamusic.com, Through the Tunnels and Back

2014-2015: Daniel Muck https://danielmuck.jimdofree.com/english/biography, Bran

2013-2014: Michael Kikulka, Krikkit Variations

2012-2013: Keith van Kirk https://www.keithvankirk.com/, Passacaglia

2011-2012: Lucas Floyd https://lucasfloyd.com, Suite for Orchestra

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