Anna Walker, second prize, piano composition; Jessie Pounds, first prize, cello composition (2000)

The Annual Composition Contest is offered during the Winter Quarter, and original compositions for solo instruments or ensembles are judged by a panel of Music Arts instructors, who look for creativity and a knowledge of note writing. Pieces written on the computer are acceptable, but students are encouraged to submit "clean" versions that accurately reflect their intentions and are musically reproducible by another person.

The winner of the Symphonic Composition category is offered the chance to hear his or her work rehearsed and possibly performed by the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra.

Whatever your age — Develop your creativity! Come to terms with note values! The contest is your chance to express yourself in an original composition.

Any length (even 8 bars is better than no bars!).

Any instrument (doesn’t have to be the one you’re studying – how about a concerto for harmonica?).

Any form (ditch the concerto, how about a theme and variations, or maybe a dishsoap jingle?).

Finished compositions are due at end of January.

So go for it!

Read about the:

• 1999 Composition Contest
• 2000 Composition Contest
• 2002 Composition Contest
• 2003 Composition Contest
• 2004 Composition Contest
• 2005 Composition Contest

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