December 8, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! expert21 was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Organizer' and 10 points. "Thank you for organizing this year's Christmas event! These events are a great way for us to learn how to compose for a specific emotion or holiday!" It's time for the annual Young Composers Christmas Music Event! The Brief Same as ever year - write anything inspired by a winter celebration (e.g. Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) or just Winter in general (or Summer for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere). If you want to participate, pop a comment below! You could have a look at last year's competition for inspiration if you like: As usual there are no prizes and everyone's a winner. You will however, be rewarded with a beautiful badge designed by our very own @PeterthePapercomPoser. Submissions are open now (8th December). Submissions will be included in this thread. There is no deadline, though preferably your piece should be done before Christmas or at least before the end of December. What are you waiting for? Get composing!
December 9, 20241 yr I think I'm going to participate! Would a sax quartet tounge-in-cheek version of Sleigh Ride be acceptable? Thank you!
December 10, 20241 yr On 12/9/2024 at 8:50 AM, AlexL said: Would a sax quartet tounge-in-cheek version of Sleigh Ride be acceptable? You should see the garbage Christmas music I've submitted lol. Anything you want is fine, this is lighthearted and fun.
December 14, 20241 yr I've begun reharmonizing and doing a choral setting of a famous Polish Christmas Carol (although it's only famous in Poland of course). Count me in!
December 15, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! PeterthePapercomPoser was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "Who says we always have to use standard harmony for Christmas? Love your beautiful and harmonically interesting variations of this Polish Christmas carol!" Here's my entry to the event! Merry Christmas to all! Ho ho ho!
December 16, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! Luis Hernández was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "Very emotional, and somber piece. But I love it. This is a reminder that people celebrate Christmas in different ways." Hi, this is my contribution. Happy Christmas!
December 22, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! Frank Normandy was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "What a beautiful original composition, perfect for the Christmas spirit. Aside from peace, I also felt a little sadness, love and hope in this composition. Music that can evoke emotion is a huge winner in my book." Hello everyone, I wrote a Christmas piece for violin and piano with a pop-style song structure (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, coda), although there are no lyrics (really bad with writing lyrics, sorry!!^^). This is one of my first times writing music in pop form. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!!🎄 https://youtu.be/dG44w4HV6n0?si=9KvIDHHG8VUufK0M ~Frank
December 22, 20241 yr Hi @Frank Normandy, 3 hours ago, Frank Normandy said: wrote a Christmas piece for violin and piano with a pop-style song structure (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, coda), although there are no lyrics (really bad with writing lyrics, sorry!!^^). This is one of my first times writing music in pop form. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!!🎄 https://youtu.be/dG44w4HV6n0?si=9KvIDHHG8VUufK0M Apart from posting under this thread, you can also post your piece seperately as another post! Henry
December 25, 20241 yr On 12/21/2024 at 9:49 PM, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said: Hi @Frank Normandy, Apart from posting under this thread, you can also post your piece seperately as another post! Henry Ahh, thanks:) Maybe I will post it separately. ~Frank
December 28, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! UncleRed99 was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "What a beautiful and cinematic approach to the Christmas holiday. Clearly, Christmas met Hollywood this year!" Is it too late to make a submission? 😅 The_Long_Arctic_Midnight_Suite_-_Kyle_Hilton_UncleRed99_With_Spitfire_VST_Audio.pdf The_Long_Arctic_Midnight_Suite_-_Kyle_Hilton_UncleRed99_With_Spitfire_VST_Audio.custom_score (1).mp3 Edited December 28, 20241 yr by UncleRed99
December 28, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, UncleRed99 said: Is it too late to make a submission? 😅 No! Technically, the event is open until New Year's Day! So you can still make a submission and receive a participant badge before then.
December 28, 20241 yr Just now, PeterthePapercomPoser said: No! Technically, the event is open until New Year's Day! So you can still make a submission and receive a participant badge before then. YETH!
December 28, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! ComposaBoi was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "O Little Town Of Bethlehem, such a sweet and joyous tune! You really remind me of Christmas! Or is something else going on here? That ending......" Whipped this up super fast 😄
December 31, 20241 yr This post was recognized by chopin! mercurypickles was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "This is very expressive! You brought an ancient carol to life with your beautiful SATB harmony, and I really felt at peace listening to all 4 movements." Hello! Here's my entry for this year.
January 2, 20251 yr Chopin: "What a beautiful and cinematic approach to the Christmas holiday. Clearly, Christmas met Hollywood this year!" @chopin I appreciate the compliment! 🙂 Glad I could contribute to the wonderful pieces that we have submitted for 2024, and I'm happy to have recently become a part of this forum! Happy 2025 everyone!
January 2, 20251 yr This post was recognized by chopin! Vavrinec was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. "Festive, upbeat, and a brilliantly orchestrated Christmas tune! The theme also perfectly matches the storyline of sleigh riding. It almost sounds as if Santa is running a little late, and is rushing to deliver all of his gifts on time. I love this, well done!" It's probably too late, but I only got around to finishing my little composition today. I wish you all a wonderful new year! Although late, but hopefully my little piece will at least make you happy. Hurray to the snowy countryside for a sleigh ride.
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