Welcome to the Iowa Composers Forum
The home of new music in Iowa
Our organization promotes the creation and performance of new concert music of all styles by composers of all ages.
If you are a composer, performer, or avid listener, we would like to be a resource for you and introduce you to the wonderful contemporary music making that happens in our state.
Opportunities & Upcoming Events
ICF Student Composer Competition
Submissions are due by June 1, 2025
Composers must be either students who live in the State of Iowa, are students of current ICF members, or are already student members of ICF.
Composers who submit will automatically receive free full-membership in the Iowa Composers Forum for one year.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category:
—Middle School
—High School
—College
ICF Festival of New Music
Submissions are due by June 15, 2025
Members of ICF are eligible to submit to our call for scores.
Festival date is October 11, 2025, at the University of Northern Iowa. Selected composers must attend the conference.
There are eight categories for submission! Follow the link above for a complete list.
ICF and Mesa Duo 2025
Submissions are due by May 15, 2025
Members of ICF are eligible to submit to our call for scores. Works must be for violin and piano duet (no solos).
Performance will be Sunday, September 14, 2025. Selected composers are encouraged but not required to attend performances.
Follow the link above for complete details as well as instrumentation list.
Featured Videos from our 2024 Festival of New Music
DONATE
The Iowa Composers Forum operates primarily through membership dues and from donors like you!
Please consider donating to our organization by clicking on the button below. Thank you!
You may also write a check payable to “Iowa Composers Forum” and mail it to:
Iowa Composers Forum
c/o Craig Hultgren
1268 Coon Creek Road
Decorah, IA 52101
