Original Composition Contest

Chairman: William K. Hedrick (210) 404-9061

 Original Composition Contest

1.         Consult your TMTA Student Affiliate Handbook for information about contest divisions, eligibility, submittal of manuscripts, state entry fees, and judging and awards at the state level.

2.         See Yearbook for entry form.  Completed entry forms and entry fees must be postmarked no later than December 7, 2009.  Please include fees in one check payable to SAMTA.

3.         Students must be Student Affiliate members and must pass the Theory Test.

4.         Entries judged Superior or Excellent at the local level may be entered at the state level.  Manuscripts, critiques and certificates of participation will be returned to all students.

5.         All local winners will perform their pieces in the Original Composition Recital on January 17, 2010. At this time, the final version of the manuscript and the state level entry fee must be given to the local chairman.

6.         State level first, second and third place winners in each division will perform their           compositions at the TMTA convention and receive cash awards.

            Entry deadline:  December 7, 2009

            Local entry fee:  $5.00

Depending on the grade level, there is an additional $5-$10 fee for any composition that is sent to the state level.

            Original Composition Recital:  January 17, 2010

            Steinway Piano Gallery

For more information, contact the Chairman:

William K. Hedrick

13515 West Ave #931                                                            

San Antonio, TX 78216

macsa.hedrick@gmail.com                                                       

(210) 404-9061