NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: october 23-25, 2026
oklahoma city University
hosted by FNMC & oklahoma city university
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Reflective of the larger goals of FNMC, the New Music Festival seeks to feature new works, facilitate connections between performers, composers, and audiences, and continue the conversation of what it means to be a musician in the twenty-first century.
The New Music Festival will include workshops, performances, lectures, and panel discussions selected via the call for proposals, as well as events which feature composer Kevin Day, networking events for musicians and composers, and performances of winning works from FNMC’s composition competition. |
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call for ensemble proposals
FNMC welcomes collegiate ensembles to perform lobby concerts on Saturday, October 24, 2026 during the New Music Festival sponsored by FNMC and OCU. We welcome performances of works of any instrumentation composed within the last 50 years or featuring living composers. A maximum of 15 minutes per ensemble may be proposed. FNMC reserves the right to select all or part of the proposed program.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 4
Location: Oklahoma City University, Bass School of Music
Location: Oklahoma City University, Bass School of Music
Please complete the form below to be considered for a lobby performance. Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than will be sent by September 18th. All performers must register for the New Music Festival.
Festival registration
Registration Costs: $50 for non-FNMC members and $30 for current members
**Accepted performers and presenters and any collaborative artists are responsible for providing their own transportation/accommodations and will be expected to register for the festival.**
**Accepted performers and presenters and any collaborative artists are responsible for providing their own transportation/accommodations and will be expected to register for the festival.**
hotel information
A hotel block will be available at the Residence Inn by Marriott Oklahoma City Downtown/Bricktown.
Book your group rate today!
Book your group rate today!
- Rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis until September 22.
- Rate - $139.00 per night
- Start Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, End Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
VISITING OKc
Oklahoma City University Bass School of Music
2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
AIRPORT
The Will Rogers airport is located 10 miles from OCU’s Bass School of Music. Uber and Lyft serve the OKC airport and shuttle services are available for a fee.
PARKING
Parking is free and readily available in all surface lots throughout the weekend. Friday parking is limited to street parking and visitor lots, which are indicated on the OCU campus map.
THINGS TO DO
Interested in exploring OKC? Check out this Visitor’s Guide to OKC
The Will Rogers airport is located 10 miles from OCU’s Bass School of Music. Uber and Lyft serve the OKC airport and shuttle services are available for a fee.
PARKING
Parking is free and readily available in all surface lots throughout the weekend. Friday parking is limited to street parking and visitor lots, which are indicated on the OCU campus map.
THINGS TO DO
Interested in exploring OKC? Check out this Visitor’s Guide to OKC
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DEADLINE: July 1, 2026, 11:59pm CST - Now Closed
Flutists - please consider applying to the 2026 Flute New Music Consortium Flute Artist Competition! Up to four finalists will be invited to the final round of the competition, which will take place at our New Music Festival.
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