CAE Skylark Music Showcase · International Accordion Original Works Exchange

Organizer：CAE云雀音乐美育展演组委会

I. Introduction

This exchange invites new solo accordion works from around the world to enrich the repertoire, encourage contemporary creation and circulation, and connect composers and accordionists. Presentations and artistic exchange take place online. The official languages are Chinese and English.

II. Artistic Exchange

Frédéric Deschamps is invited to take part in this exchange.

III. Work Requirements

1. Open to authors worldwide, regardless of age, background, nationality or occupation. Up to two solo accordion works per author, each lasting 3–8 minutes.
2. Keyboard or button accordion; specify the intended instrument. Classical, Chinese and popular styles are welcome. Difficulty is unrestricted; practical performance and teaching use are encouraged.
3. Works must be the author’s own and must not have been formally published.
4. AI assistance with ideas or notation is welcome. The author is responsible for the artistic concept, final version, originality and copyright.

IV. Registration and Submission

The Original Works Exchange is free of charge.

This project is conducted entirely online. Contact either staff member below and submit:

1. A completed registration form in Chinese or English, supplied by staff.
2. Identity document: portrait side of a mainland China identity card, or passport identity page for overseas authors.
3. The complete PDF score, with normal author credit.
4. A complete audio file in a common format, no larger than 300MB. Notation-software playback is accepted; a live recording is not required.

Works and scores may not be changed after the submission deadline.

V. Feedback and Use of Works

Authors who complete their presentation receive an Arts Showcase Participation Certificate and personalized expert feedback. Copyright remains with the author. Public circulation or additional performances require separate authorization and full author credit.