About the Call
A Platform for New Voices
Since 2000, JAM’s Call for Music has been at the heart of our mission to commission, perform and promote living composers.
Each year, selected works are premiered to a public audience including media and industry professionals, often leading to future commissions, recordings and publication.
Concert Details
26 March 2026, 7pm
St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London
Performed by the Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge and Onyx Brass
“My association with JAM has not only been invaluable, but essential to my development as a composer.”
Hannah Kendall
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Composer
Why It Matters
1.
Performance
Performed by world-class artists
2.
Recording
Professional film and audio recording
3.
Exposure
Connect with industry leaders
4.
Opportunity
Future collaborations and commissions
Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation
Now in its 26th year, JAM continues to champion composers of all ages, nurturing the future of new music and art.
Through performance, mentoring and exposure, the Call for Music continues to shape the sound of British composition.
Guidelines
Entry
Free to submit to JAM’s annual Call for Music.
Eligibility
Open to anyone 18+, born, living
or studying in the UK.
Instrumentation
Choir, brass quintet and organ—
any combination permitted.
Duration
Maximum 10 minutes;
shorter fanfares welcome.
Text
Any language; secure copyright permission if required.
Anonymity
Remove your name and title the PDF with the work’s name only.
Submissions
Up to three pieces of differing instrumentation.
Upload
Submit PDFs through JAM's portal.
Deadline
All entries by 14 November 2025, 5pm.
Decision
You will hear from us by mid-January 2026.
Frequently asked Questions
My piece has already had a premiere. Is that ok?
Yes, this does not need to be the premiere of your submitted piece; it can have had prior performances.
Brass Quintet Instrumentation
Trumpet I
Trumpet II
Horn
Trombone
Tuba
Is there more information about the St Bride's organ?
Yes, please click here for more details.
How do I submit multiple pieces of different instrumentation for review?
Please upload a maximum of three pieces of different instrumentation into the PDF upload. There is no need to submit three different forms.
I have additional questions
Please email john@jamconcert.org
