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Go to musicteachergifts.com to enter. thanks.

13th Annual MusicTeacherGifts.com Youth Composition Competition for students ages 10 through 18 (or 19 if still in high school). Compositions due Feb. 14, 2026. Winners chosen by April 15, 2026. Enter on-line at www.musicteachergifts.com Any instrumentation is entertained. Few restrictions. Feedback for every entry from two judges. Three age groups are divided for judging purposes: 10 through 14, 15 and 16; and 17 and 18 (19 if still in high school) Two judges give constructive feedback for every student who enters. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for two older groups and 1st and 2nd prizes given for younger group. $40 entry fee is used to give back as student prizes. Ties are given where warranted. Also J. W. Pepper has donated gift certificates for prizes. Ages 17-18 (or pre-college): First place: $150, Second Place: $50 plus $50 gift certificate from J. W. Pepper, Third Place: $25 plus $25 gift certificate from J. W. Pepper Ages 15-16: First Prize $100,2nd Place: $25 plus $50 Gift Certificate from J. W. Pepper, 3rd place: $25 Plus $25 Gift Certificate from J. W. Pepper Ages 10 - 14: First Place: $25 plus $25 gift Certificate from J. W. Pepper, 2nd Place: $25 gift certificate from J. W. Pepper

Thanks for the question. We leave it open to all music. Sometimes it makes it really hard to choose a winner. We do our best to make it as fair as possible. Judging is on creativity…. I have given a lot of ties in the past.

Youth composition competition. Competitions due on February 14, 2025. Ages 10 through 18/19 (still in high school). Submit at MusicTeacherGifts.com Three age divisions for judging and prize purposes. Careful feedback is given to all entrants by two judges.

MusicTeacherGifts.com (announced on this website) is on 11th year of competitions. Any questions, ask Becky@musicteachergifts.com.

This is the 11th year of the MusicTeacherGifts.com Annual Youth Composition Competition for ages 10 through 18 (or students not yet in college). The three age divisions judged are 1) under age 15, 2) ages 15 and 16 and 3) ages 17 and 18. This year we have a new prize added to our list for the senior winner. A weekend pass to the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN. Additional donors include Performers Music of Chicago, SheetMusicPlus.com and MusicTeacherGifts.com Feel free to send any questions to Becky@MusicTeacherGifts.com

Ruth, what would you like to know? We have an amazing judge line up this year, as it is my 10th year, and I am making it a celebration with bigger prizes. Go to this link and scroll down. Feel free to write me directly at : Becky@MusicTeacherGifts.com

This is the 10th year for MusicTeacherGifts.com (aka ViolettesbyBecky), my little company, to hold a youth composition competition. Our amazing volunteer judges this year are Daniel Felsenfeld, Jennifer Jolley, Soomin Kim, Maestro Lucas Richman, Giovanni Piacentini and Schwendinger. They will provide feedback to all students and select winners. Read about them at the link provided below - remember to scroll down.) There will be 3 age groups 10 – 14, 15-16 and 17-18 (on Feb. 14, 2023). Register now, and send composition recording and score PDF by Feb. 14, 2023. (The age divisions are based on previous year entries. If age ranges are significantly different, I may adjust the age divisions or even add a division.) We have increased prize awards for this 10th year. Read more about competition and apply at this link. Make sure to scroll down to read about the competition. First prizes are: seniors, $500, ages 15-16, $200 and under 15, $100. Sincerely, Becky Chaffee

Youth Composition Competition for ages 10 through 19 (still in high school) Registration, Judges, rules and prizes listed HERE This is our ninth year. We are growing and have new judges this year. Register now, then Submit Score and MP-4 by February 14, 2022. Send to Becky@MusicTeacherGifts.com Questions welcome. We have new enthusiastic judges this year. Get positive constructive feedback from professional judges.