


THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Entry Categories
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Original Song or Composition for Solo Instrument (notated work)
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Original Duo, Trio, Small Group or Band (notated work)
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Original Song / Sequenced Work / Soundscape (recorded work only)
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Prizes for each Category
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1st Prize $500 + Studio Recording of your entry
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2nd Prize $250
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3rd Prize $100
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Highly Commended Awards
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Recording Prizes for Recorded-Only submissions
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Category 1: Original Song or Composition for Solo Instrument
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Notated work of 1-2 minutes
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Can be longer. Judges will focus on first 1-2 minutes
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Submit a notated score to be eligible for cash prizes
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Optional: Submit an audio/MIDI recording of the work
Examples
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A song for voice with a piano or guitar accompaniment
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A solo piano, guitar, vocal or instrumental work
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A work for a solo instrument with a simple accompaniment
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Category 2: Original Duo, Trio, Small Group or Band
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Notated work of 1-2 minutes
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Can be longer. Judges will focus on first 1-2 minutes
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Submit a notated score to be eligible for cash prizes
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Optional: Submit an audio/MIDI recording of the work
Examples
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Instrumental or vocal duet
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A jazz combo
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A contemporary band
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A piece for piano and other instrument where both parts feature
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A string trio or quartet
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There are no restrictions on what instruments may be in a group
Category 3: Original Song / Sequenced Work / Soundscape
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Recorded work of 3-5 minutes
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Can be longer. Judges will focus on first 1-3 minutes
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Submit an audio/MIDI recording of your original work
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Notated work not required
Examples
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An orchestrated "movie theme" styled song
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An original song or other composition for solo, ensemble or band
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An ambient soundscape
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Electronic music
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Any other sequenced or soundscape composition
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Find out more If you want to enter
Questions
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WHAT'S THE DEAL?
You're a Year 7-12 student, you're a musician, a creative, a performer and stuck at home.
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Make the most of your time. Show us how creative you can be with writing music. And we have prizes.​
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I WANT TO ENTER
Submit your entries between Aug 27 and Sep ​27, 2020
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Winners announced in Oct 2020
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