The selected work will be premiered by Koe Duo (Eva Ding, flute; Emma Kato, cello) on November 8, 2026 at Zürcher Gallery in New York City. Professional audio and video recordings will be provided to the selected composers.
Visit the Common Resonance project page for Spring 2026 concert documentation.
About Common Resonance
By situating new music within intimate visual art spaces, we create immersive encounters between audiences, performers, and artworks - reimagining how and where new music is experienced. Our inaugural concert sold out weeks in advance with a long waitlist, and we are thrilled to continue building this community of composers, performers, visual artists, and listeners.
About This Call
For this program, we are inviting composers to submit works up to the instrumentation of the flute and cello duo, with or without fixed electronics.
Eligibility
Composers of all nationalities and ages are encouraged to apply. There are no restrictions regarding professional status. Works may have been previously performed.
Guidelines
- Instrumentation: flute and cello duo, flute solo, or cello solo. Fixed electronics are welcome.
- Duration: 3-10 minutes.
- One submission per composer.
- Scores must be legible and performance-ready.
Submission Requirements
- Score (PDF).
- Audio file of the work (recording or MIDI mockup).
- Fixed media file, if applicable.
- Program note (~200 words).
- Short composer bio (~100 words).
About Koe Duo
Koe (聲 [koh eɪ] - sound, voice, noise) is a flute and cello duo comprised of Eva Ding and Emma Kato, dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented composers and creating interdisciplinary projects rooted in their respective cultural upbringings. Originally formed during their graduate studies at the Manhattan School of Music, Koe has performed at Carnegie Hall, WQXR's The Greene Space, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, The McKittrick Hotel, and Riverside Church. They were artists-in-residence at the Center at West Park for their Fall 2021 season and have been recipients of Chamber Music America's Ensemble Forward Grant, supported by the New York Community Trust, as well as the LMCC Creative Engagement Grant.