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Contests & Awards

Misc Notes
The winner will receive a performance of his or her work by Arizona Pro Arte with the possibility of professional recording.
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
April
Misc Notes
$5,000 and a performance of the work by Ithaca College's wind band.
General Notes

Anyone.

schedule
Annually
deadline
November
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Six winners receive mentorship from professional composers & musicians at a two-day workshop; paid travel and room/board for the workshop; a public concert of the winning works; a $1,000 scholarship ti be used for composition studies; a recording of their concert; and may be eligible for up to $500 in "bring it home" funds to share their work in their hometown. Winners also receive free Finale software. Up to 30 applicants will be chosen for Honorable Mention and receive written feedback on their submissions. ALL entrants deemd eligible applicants receive a free ACF student membership and 1-year subscription to Noteflight Premium.
General Notes

Students in grades 9-12.

schedule
Annually
deadline
January
Misc Notes
$700 and two performances of a 3-6 minute work for mixed choir.
General Notes

Anyone

schedule
Annually
deadline
October
Misc Notes
Readings, rehearsals, recordings, and commissions for composition students. Students are encouraged to submit works for orchestra, jazz band, string quartet, and mixed chamber ensember, and will be asked to play in at least one Face the Music piece during the season.
General Notes

Composers under college age, and studying a musical instrument.

schedule
Annually
deadline
May