BHSO 40th Anniversary Concert – 2026
Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra (BHSO) is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026. As one of Singapore’s longest-running community orchestras, BHSO has grown into a vibrant musical community dedicated to making music accessible and meaningful.
To mark this milestone, we invite Singaporean and PR composers of all ages and backgrounds to take part in this open call for original 1-minute compositions.
Composers are encouraged to draw inspiration from BHSO’s journey and growth — to tell our story, and to reflect on what makes BHSO a thriving community orchestra.
The selected composition will be rehearsed and premiered by BHSO at our 40th Anniversary Concert on 30 August 2026 at Victoria Concert Hall.
Application Fee: None
Submission Period: 22 February – 24 May 2026, 11:59 PM (SGT)
Eligibility: Open to all Singaporeans and PR
Duration: Approximately 1 minute
Originality: Submitted works must be original compositions (no arrangements of existing works)
All submissions will be reviewed by an artistic panel, and the selected composer and work will be announced by the end of May 2026.
Open to all Singaporeans & PR
What to submit
- Full orchestral score in pdf
- MIDI mock up track (MP3, WMV)
- Programme note for the composition (up to 150 words)
- All instrumental parts (pdf) only for selected winning composition
How to submit
Click on Registration Form
- With the application, please prepare CV
- Biography and Photo
For queries, please contact us at info@bhso.org.
- An original work that has never been premiered nor performed.
- Duration 1 min
- Theme – BHSO’s 40th Anniversary
- Instrumentation – Orchestral work
Eligible piece should not exceed the instrumentation below:
2 Flutes or / with Piccolo
2 Oboes or / with Cor anglais
2 Clarinets or / with Bass clarinet
2 Bassoons
4 Horns
2-3 Trumpets
3 Trombones (2 Tenor, 1 Bass)
1 Tuba
1 Timpani
Percussion
Piano or Harp
12 Violin 1
12 Violin 2
8-10 Viola
8-10 Cello
4-6 Double bass
As a non-profit community orchestra, BHSO is unable to offer a monetary commission fee. However, the winning composition will receive a public premiere by a full symphony orchestra at Victoria Concert Hall, offering valuable performance exposure, professional rehearsal experience, and programme recognition.
This is a meaningful opportunity for composers to:
Have their music brought to life by a full orchestra
Gain concert exposure and professional performance credits
Be part of a significant cultural milestone in Singapore’s community music scene