Music
A category for original musical works that reflect artistic vision, structural clarity, and expressive depth.
The Music category welcomes original musical works that demonstrate creativity, technical understanding, and artistic purpose. Submissions may include original compositions, recorded performances, or sound-based projects. Both traditional and contemporary styles are encoraged.
Hearth Fellowship Prize
Music
Dates
Submission Deadline: 10/15 EST
Judging Period: 10/7 - 10/21 EST
Finalist Notified: 10/28 EST
Submission Method
Submitted by email to: info@hearthfellowship.org
Subject Line: [Hearth Fellowship] Submission - [Your Full Name] - [Category Name]
Attach Materials
Prompt (Choose one)
"The Sound of Consciousness"
· Compose a piece that captures the fluid, unbroken flow of thoughts and emotions, inspired by Virginia Woolf’s stream-of-consciousness narrative style. Experiment with tempo shifts, overlapping motifs, or evolving harmonies to mirror the mind’s wandering."A Day in Bloom"
· Create a musical work that reflects the fleeting beauty of a single day, echoing the imagery of Mrs. Dalloway’s Flowers. Use tonal changes, recurring themes, and dynamic contrasts to evoke the passage of time from morning to night.
Format
Music Submission (Accepted formats include)
Audio file (MP3, WAV), Video Performance (MP4, MOV), Score or sheet music (PDF)
Submission format
File name format: LastFirstNameTitle1, LastFirstNameTitle2, LastFirstNameTitle3, etc
Composer’s Statement (Maximum 300 words)
All Music submissions must include an accompanying Composer’s Statement
Conceptual Basis – What idea, theme, or question inspired this work?
Musical Approach – Why did you choose this style, structure, or instrumentation, and how did you execute the piece?
Composer Intention – What do you hope the listener hears, feels, or reflects upon when experiencing the work?
(Optional) – Is there a personal, cultural, or philosophical influence behind the composition you would like to share?