Category B: Chamber piece for duo, trio, quintet, etc. (other than string quartet). Category C: Orchestral/Band/Choral. (large ensemble work) Category D Category E


: String Quartet. : Jazz – a piece for jazz ensemble.(combo or large ensemble)


Points (100): 30 points – structure, musical creativity, and development. 30 points – compositional technique; use of instrument(s). 30 points – melodic, rhythmic


and harmonic consideration. Judging:


10 points – presentation (to include correct musical notation). All entrants will receive a written critique from the judging panel.


panel is final.


Prizes & Awards: Composition finalists will be recognized at the AMEA conference. Entry fee: $20.00 Checks should be made payable to Deadline: Postmarked on or before Entry:


AMEA. October 29, 2006


Send composition and completed entry form to: AMEA Young Composers Competition c/o Chris Cooper Homewood Middle School 395 Mecca Ave. Homewood, AL 35209


……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2006-2007 AMEA Young Composers Competition – APPLICATION FORM


NAME_______________________________________________ BIRTH DATE____/____/____GRADE_________DIVISION_________ ADDRESS______________________________________________CITY______________________STATE_______ZIP______________ TELEPHONE_________________PARENT/GUARDIAN_________________________________ EMAIL_________________________ TITLE OF COMPOSITION__________________________________________________________________________________________ CATEGORY(A,B,C,D,E)__________DATE OF C


OMPOSITION_______/_______/_______


SCHOOL_________________________________________ SCHOOL ADDRESS_____________________________________________ MUSIC TEACHER____________________________________________ PHONE#____________________________________________ MUSIC TEACHER EMAIL_____________________________________________MENC#______________________________________


___________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF COMPOSER


___________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN


___________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF TEACHER


ENTRY FEE(S) $_________ ala breve CHECK # _________ 37 The decision of the judging


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