Are you interested in writing new music? Apply to our Noisy Nights call for scores – everyone is welcome to apply!

Noisy Nights are informal new music nights that provide an outlet to hear emerging new musical ideas and voices. Three Red Note musicians will perform up to 8 short new 5-minute works selected from the open call.

The concert will take place on Monday 23rd February 2026, 19:30 at Drygate in Glasgow.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 21st January 2026, 23:59.

CALL FOR SCORES

• Maximum length: 5 minutes
• Instrumentation: Flute*, Bassoon, Guitar
• Only new works composed for this call and including all three instruments will be accepted
• Deadline: Wednesday 21st January 2026 (23:59 – UK time)

Please note the scores should not include electronics or any pre-recorded parts, and when writing please consider that these concerts are rehearsed in a short time frame.

*concert flute without doublings.

If you’ve got any questions regarding the instruments list, please email admin@rednoteensemble.com.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please please fill in the form HERE

If you have any questions or encountering any issues with the form or uploading your score to the form please contact us on admin@rednoteensemble.com.

SUPPORT:

We encourage those local to the area to apply. There are limited options to apply for a travel bursary if you are selected and based outside of Glasgow, and reside within the UK.

Please note that our travel bursary funds are limited, so we may not be able to fully cover your travel expenses. We will strive to offer as much support as possible. However if travel is not possible, selected composers will have the option to join the rehearsal and concert online.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer travel support for composers based outside of the UK.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please contact Dawn Coulshed at admin@rednoteensemble.com

Red Note is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner supported by PPL