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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
Performance of an orchestral work on a New England Philharmonic concert.
General Notes

Emerging composers

schedule
Annually
deadline
April
Misc Notes
Cash prizes for various types of pieces: choral works, piano solos, small ensemble pieces, and pieces for voice and accompaniment.
General Notes

Various awards and categories for composers under 9 through 18 years old.

schedule
Annually
deadline
Varies by state
Misc Notes
The NAfME Electronic Music Composition Competition recognizes outstanding compositions and highlights the effectiveness of music technology in the school curriculum. Entries will be judged based on their aesthetic quality, use of electronic media, and the power of the composition. The schools of the winners in each category will receive a one-year subscription to Soundation4Education, courtesy of MusicFirst.
General Notes

Students, or teachers of students in grades K-grad school. 3 Categories: K-8, High School, and Collegiate. Entrants must be sponsored by an NAfME member teacher, or be a NAfME Collegiate member in good standing.

schedule
Annually
deadline
See website
Misc Notes
Selected works will be performed and recorded by North/South Consonance (NYC).
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
See website
Misc Notes
Selected works are premiered by Performance Fellows at the nief-norf Summer Festival.
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
January