Timeline

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025: Application opens

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST: Application closes

(ON OR BEFORE) FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026: Application results distributed via email, followed by ensemble and Composer-Mentor assignment

BETWEEN APRIL 27 - MAY 10, 2026: Rehearsal and recording sessions for completed pieces at The Juilliard School

(ON OR BEFORE) FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026: Recordings distributed to participants

JUNE 2026: Virtual Showcase Concert livestreamed to YouTube!

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9, 2026: All-program orientation meeting

BETWEEN MARCH 16 - 29, 2026: Readings of in-progress pieces at The Juilliard School

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026: Deadline to submit completed pieces for rehearsal/recording sessions at The Juilliard School

NOTE: The NowBeat Project reserves the right to change any of the dates or events above at any time.