One good way to get more practice and recognition for your talents is to do competitions. There are a few general guidelines you can follow when choosing the best competition for yourself.
Choose a competition that has multiple winners. This gives you a fair chance of winning and being heard.
Enter competitions that have an entry fee of $30 or less. Be wary of any competition that charges more and isn't reputable with a history of past winners.
Make sure the competition has a track record of winners. If the competition hasn't been around for a few years, proceed with caution.
Try to choose the competitions that offer a public reading, performance and/or money offered as a prize.
Here are a few websites you can use to find global jobs and creative opportunities in music:
Competitions & Opportunities:
National Association of Music Education (NAfME) for students
New Music USA ('Reel Changer' - Composer Grant)
American Voices (Artist growth & volunteer opportunities)
BMI Foundation (Awards and Fellowships)
ASCAP Foundation (Awards, Grants and Education)
Grants.Gov (variety of grants in diverse industries)
MusiCares (Disaster relief and financial assistance for music professionals)
National Endowment for the Arts (Arts Grants)
Factor (Artist Grants for Canadians)
Creative Australia (Artist Grants for Australians)
Independent Artists and Groups (Artist Grants for Australians)
Tote Boards Art Fund (Artist Grants for Singaporeans)
Music in Africa Foundation (Artist Opportunities for Africans)
African Arts and Grants Opportunities and The African Art Trust
Jobs
*You can also do a Google search for local jobs and competitions in your city / state / province or country.
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