Information here is only introductory. For more information, please visit the MTNA website.
The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association Composition Competition is to encourage creativity and self-expression in student musicians through the art of composing and to recognize their achievements, as well as the significant work of their teachers.
Postmarked entry deadline: September 14, 2010 (midnight)
Composition Categories:
Elementary:
Age: 5–10, as of 1/1/2011
Entry Fee: $50
Junior:
Age: 11–14, as of 1/1/2011
Entry Fee: $70
Senior:
Age: 15-18, as of 1/1/2011
Entry Fee: $100
Young Artist:
Age: 19–26 as of 1/1/2011
Entry Fee: $100
National Awards:
Awards made possible by Morty and Iris Manus.
- Elementary Winner: $500
- Elementary Second Place: $250
- Teacher of Winner: $200
Awards made possible by Morty and Iris Manus.
- Junior Winner: $1,000
- Junior Second Place: $500
- Teacher of Winner: $200
Awards made possible by Hal Leonard Corporation.
- Senior Winner: $2,000
- Senior Second Place: $1,000
- Teacher of Winner: $200
Awards made possible by MTNA Foundation Fund
- Young Artist Winner: $3,000
- Young Artist Second Place: $1,500
- Teacher of Winner: $200
For more information, contact the MTNA Composition Competition State Chairperson:
Connie Dailey, (248)394-2167 ctdailey@frontier.com