BCRMTA - CFMTA Student Composer Competition 2023

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the CMW Coordinator Sonia Hauser at: studentcomposer@bcrmta.bc.ca

  1. Each entry must be composed by the named entrant, and written out or computer-generated by the entrant, except that Preparatory and Division A entries may be copied out by others if needed.
    Entries must be neat and legible in ink, computer print or photocopy (faxes or e-mails are not acceptable). Please keep a copy of each entered work.
  2. The bars in the composition should be numbered so that the adjudicator can easily refer to various parts of the composition.
  3. a) Any composition longer than four pages long should be accompanied with a link (Dropbox - Google Drive - One Drive - iCloud etc.) to the audio file of the composition.
    b) A compositions in excess of 10 pages will be considered as two entries. The entry fee will be doubled for these compositions
  4. The entrant must be of stated age as of June 1, 2023 and be a student of a BCRMTA member in good standing.
  5. The entrants name must appear on each entry or its title page. The measure number starting each line, tempo and dynamic markings, and other appropriate details should be included.
  6. Entrants may submit one or more works, and enter both sections of Preparatory, Division A or B if desired, enter all of the compositions within the same age category. Entrants moving after April 1 must notify the Composition Coordinator in writing.
  7. Any multi - movement entry will be charged per movement.
  8. Entries must be submitted by April 1, 2023 Please remember - any entries received after this date will not be accepted. A completed entry form and the correct provincial fee must accompany each piece entered. Please include a high resolution jpeg photo and short five line bio of yourself.
  9. Each entry will receive a written adjudication. Entries will not be returned, but will be placed in the BCRMTA archives. BCRMTA will forward First Place-winning works to the National Finals and pay the entry fees.
  10. In each division (and section of Preparatory, Divisions A and B), provincial First, Second, and/or Honourable Mention(s) may be given. National awards are First Place only. All decisions are final. Award cheques must be cashed within thirty days of receipt.
  11. BCRMTA and CFMTA reserve the right to use a winning work for publicity only with the entrant's permission. All other rights remain with the entrant.

The results will be sent to the submitting teacher after June 1st, 2023.

Preparatory: 8 years & under Fee: $13.00 Award: BC $20

Pre.1 - An original work for solo instrument or any combination of instruments In each category
Pre.2 - An original work for voice with or without accompaniment

Division A: 11years & under Fee: $13.00 Award: BC $20

A.1 - An original work for solo instrument or any combination of instruments In each category:
A.2 - An original work for voice with or without accompaniment

Division B: 15 years & under Fee: $16.00 Award: BC $30

B.1 - An original work for solo instrument or any combination of instruments In each category:
B.2 - An original work for voice(s) with or without accompaniment

Division C: 19 years & under Fee: $18.00 Award: BC $40

An original work for any instrument, voice, or combination of voices and instruments, with or without accompaniment.

Division D: Open Fee: $25.00 Award: BC $50

An original work for any instrument, voice, or combination of voices and instruments, with or without accompaniment.

Second Place awards: for any category with six or more entries - Division A: $15 B: $20 C: $30 D: $40

To view past winners from the BC Student Composer Competition - Please visit the archive site