The Town of Harelbeke (Belgium)'s aim, in holding for the fourth time a biennial International Composition Contest, is to consolidate its position as a “Town of Music” on the world map. Closing date for the contest is April 20, 2010.
Contemporary music, more specifically in the sector of music for wind and percussion instruments, deserves permanent backing. In our role as a Town Council, our aim is to motivate composers and performers and to provide a window onto the world.

The importance of this contest shouldn't be underrated.

Building a musical bridge between international communities is, after all, essential to the future of mankind. The contest makes a contribution towards that.

You will find all the regulations of our International Competition for band music on the website: http://www.harelbeke.be/contest

We look forward for your candidacy, and may the music win!

The organisers
Patrick Huysentruyt, Head of Culture Center ‘Het SPOOR’.
Roland Coryn, Initiator and composer.