Entry Categories

• Original Song or Composition for Solo Instrument (notated work)

• Original Duo, Trio, Small Group or Band (notated work)

• Original Song / Sequenced Work / Soundscape (recorded work only)

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Prizes for each Category

• 1st Prize $500 + Studio Recording of your entry

• 2nd Prize $250

• 3rd Prize $100

• Highly Commended Awards

• Recording Prizes for Recorded-Only submissions

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Category 1: Original Song or Composition for Solo Instrument

• Notated work of 1-2 minutes

• Can be longer. Judges will focus on first 1-2 minutes

• Submit a notated score to be eligible for cash prizes

• Optional: Submit an audio/MIDI recording of the work

Examples 

• A song for voice with a piano or guitar accompaniment

• A solo piano, guitar, vocal or instrumental work

• A work for a solo instrument with a simple accompaniment

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Category 2: Original Duo, Trio, Small Group or Band

• Notated work of 1-2 minutes

• Can be longer. Judges will focus on first 1-2 minutes

• Submit a notated score to be eligible for cash prizes

• Optional: Submit an audio/MIDI recording of the work

Examples

• Instrumental or vocal duet 

• A jazz combo

• A contemporary band 

• A piece for piano and other instrument where both parts feature 

• A string trio or quartet

• There are no restrictions on what instruments may be in a group

Category 3: Original Song / Sequenced Work / Soundscape

• Recorded work of 3-5 minutes

• Can be longer. Judges will focus on first 1-3 minutes

• Submit an audio/MIDI recording of your original work

• Notated work not required

Examples 

• An orchestrated "movie theme" styled song

• An original song or other composition for solo, ensemble or band

• An ambient soundscape

• Electronic music

• Any other sequenced or soundscape composition

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Find out more If you want to enter

 

Questions

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