Valparaiso University Institute for World Music and Culture, in cooperation with the Liu Tianhua and Abing Traditional Chinese Music Foundation of China, and the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, announce a competition for new works for 大晟钟–Dasheng bells with western symphony orchestra, with the winners to be performed in Chicago and across China during the 2022-2023 season. Two Grand Prizes of $3500 each plus live performance will be offered in two age categories: Open, and 30 years old and younger (as of October 1, 2022). Up to three (total) additional prizes of $1000 will be selected by the judges. In keeping with Chinese practice, a $200 participation award will be granted to each score judged to be of merit, and every submitting composer will be recognized with an honorable mention and certificate.