Since 2000, JAM has given performances of over 180 new pieces of music, either submitted to or commissioned by the charity.

Call for Music

Submissions have now closed.
Thank you to all those who applied.

2025 marks JAM’s 25th anniversary of nurturing, commissioning and promoting new music; enabling composers of all ages to flourish.

JAM’s Call for Music is a rare opportunity for composers to have music professionally performed and filmed, in central London, to an audience of general public, media and music industry. Many successful submittees have enjoyed repeat performances, enhanced profile, commissions and/or been published through the networking opportunity the performance day provides.

On 26 March 2025, submissions from the Call for Music will be programmed with JAM commissions from the last 25 years:

  • Timothy Jackson: No Answer (2001)
  • Paul Mealor: Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (2010: adapted to Ubi Caritas for HRH Prince and Princess of Wales)
  • Joseph Phibbs: The World of Light (2024, world premiere)

JAM’s Call for Music remains at the heart of the work of this organisation, to nurture and promote the future of composition in the UK.  

How to Submit:

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Frequently Asked Questions
My piece has already had a premiere. Is that ok?

Yes, this does not need to be the premiere of your submitted piece;
it can have had prior performances. 

Trumpet I
Trumpet II
Horn
Trombone
Tuba

Yes, please click here for more details.

For example, a work for solo Soprano or Trumpet, or SATB voices, or Brass Quintet or all of the above is allowed.

Please upload a maximum of three pieces into the pdf upload. There is no need to submit three different forms. 

Once the call closes on 8 November, the scores will be sent to the panel for review. We hope to have the results early in the New Year.

If you have any additional questions, please email jo**@ja********.org

“My association with JAM has not only been an invaluable experience, but essential to the development of my career as a composer. It is a truly remarkable organisation that is crucial to broadening and maintaining the richness of contemporary classical music.”
Hannah Kendall
composer
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