MUSIC COMPOSITION

The science or art of arranging music by ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination

or in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Only one (1) original notarized composition with six (6) copies of the notarized original should be

submitted on or before the specified deadline.

2. The top of each page must include the contestant’s name, page number and unit name and number.

3. The composition must be neatly and precisely written on music transcript paper, in such a manner

that any trained musician could perform the composition.

4. The contestant must be prepared to play their composition, if requested by the judges. A piano will

be the only instrument provided.

5. The composition must not exceed five (5) minutes.

NOTE: The deadline for submission of National registration documents is the first Friday in May.

No materials or copies will be accepted at the National Competition.

Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:

Creative sense

Form

Harmonic and Rhythmic interest

Strength of melodic line

Use of theory

Quality of transcript


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