The entries for the Allmänna Sången and Anders Wall Composition Award are always reviewed by a reputable international jury. As a part of the competition's purpose of highlighting composers from all around the world, different acclaimed musicians have been invited to evaluate the competition entries throughout the years. 

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The members of the jury

The jury is always composed of four members, two of them being permanently assigned to the choir Allmänna Sången. Since the start, these two permanent members have been Robert Sund, composer and conductor of Allmänna Sången between 1970 and 1988, and Maria Goundorina, the choir's current conductor. ​Apart from the permanent jury members, two seats are reserved for acclaimed guest members, often internationally renowned composers or musicians.

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Previous non-permanent jury members

2014 

Sofia Söderberg Eberhard – singer in Svanholm Singers (Sweden)

Jan Yngwe – composer and conductor (Sweden)

 

2016

Cecilia McDowall – composer (UK)

Matti Hyökki – conductor (Finland)

 

2019

Lone Larsen – conductor (Denmark/Sweden)

Vaclovas Augustinas – composer and conductor (Lithuania)

 

2021

Libby Larsen – composer (USA)

Ēriks Ešenvalds – composer (Latvia)

 

2024

Nana Forte – composer (Slovenia)

John Høybye – composer and conductor (Denmark)

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2027

Ko Matsushita – composer and conductor (Japan)

Second judge – to be announced

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Upcoming competitions

The next ASAWCA will be awarded in spring 2027, with applications opening 8th of March 2026. More information about ASAWCA 2027 is found here.
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