Sponsored by Arden and Harry Fisher. Funded in part through Meet the Composer's MetLife Creative Connections Program.
Through the Young Composers Competition, the CMS recognizes and encourages the efforts of those between the ages of 12 and 21 who are involve in the creative process of composing music.
This unique program to the St. Louis region is open to nationwide participation and has recognized young composers from St. Louis to both sides of the continent.
Awardees have their works performed by professional musicians in a public concert that is professionally recorded. Each awardee receives a CD of the performance and a written critique and personal conference with a guest composer of note. Guest composers have included Dino Constantinides, Claude Baker, John Cheetham, James Mobberly and Jared Spears.
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Congratulations to the 2008 Winners! |
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From left to right: Harry and Arden Fisher (sponsors), Cole Perkinson, Marta Vieira, William Bryant, Kristen Walker, and Dinos Constantinides (guest composer) |
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Awards
- Public performance of composition by professional musicians in
April or May (TBD). - CD recording of composition
- Individual or group conference on composition(s)with guest composer.
Format
- Compositions should be 3-10 minutes in length.
- 2-10 member music ensembles
Medium
Traditional manuscript and computer midi realization/CD recording.
Judging Categories
Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Style, Form, Medium/Type
Composition, Labeling, Notation, Musicality
Judges
- Published composer(s)
- School/university theory and composition faculty
Eligibility
Contestants must be students ages 12-16 (Level I) or students ages 17-21 (Level II) by February 20, 2009.
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be postmarked or received by February 20, 2009.
The winners will be announced no later than March 20, 2009.
Print and complete the entry form or call 314-968-5939 to have a form mailed to you.
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