The Composition Contest of the USA International Harp Competition takes place the year prior to the triennial performance competition. It was established as a part of the USAIHC’s goal to inspire composers to write new works for the harp and to promote the instrument, and the winning composition becomes required repertoire in Stage III of the corresponding performance competition. The 7th Contest received 107 applications from 30 countries. The program includes performances of all five compositions that were selected as finalists in the contest.