13th Annual MusicTeacherGifts.com Youth Composition Competition

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.

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: $50 

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