ANNOUNCING the 19th ANNUAL JOHN EATON MEMORIAL COMPETITION

The New York Composers Circle proudly announces its 19th John Eaton Memorial Competition, named in honor of our beloved long-time Honorary Member, John Eaton (1935-2015), dedicated to solo or chamber ensemble works (1-4 performers). The competition is open to composers residing in the New York City metropolitan area and adjacent regions of New Jersey and Connecticut, with no age restrictions. Current NYCC members and past NYCC competition winners are not eligible to apply. The winning composition will be performed at one of NYCC's concerts during the 2026-2027 season. Additionally, the winner will receive a one-year membership to the New York Composers Circle.

For more information and to apply, please click HERE.

Matt Krane

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome two new members to the roster of the New York Composers Circle. We are happy to announce that MATT KRANE and ALON NECHUSHTAN have been selected for membership as new composer members. Both presented their music at recent salons and have met all of the requirements for membership. We look forward to their continued contributions to NYCC, as well as the presentation of their music at concerts beginning in the 2026-2027 concert season.

Welcome aboard, gentlemen!

Alon Nechushtan

Concert #108

Tickets are now available for concert #108, “Songs & Serenades," on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at Tenri Cultural Institute. We sincerely hope you will join us!

Featured music by:

• Eric Heilner — Canzoni dal cuore di Napoli
• David See — Serenade
• Robert S. Cohen — Wackadoodles
• Margarita Zelenaia — Dream
• Jakub Polaczyk — Tre Padri d'Italia
• Robert Carl — Duke Meets Mort
• Richard Brooks — Serenade
• Raoul Pleskow — Piano Pieces
• Anthony Izzo — Sax Quartet

Click here to see the full details and to purchase tickets.



Salon #7

The next Salon of the season will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2026, in McKay Studio, National Opera Center, 330 7th Ave, 7th Floor, New York, New York. Agenda to be announced soon. The following are the details:

• Sunday, May 2, 2026, 2:00-5:00 PM, McKay Studio, National Opera Center, 330 7th Ave, 7th Floor, New York, New York.
• The agenda and Zoom link will be posted on the Salons page when they become available. You may access them here.