BCRMTA - CFMTA Student Composer Competition 2021
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the CMW Coordinator Sonia Hauser at:
cmw@bcrmta.bc.ca
250.923.2212.
- 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. - The bars in the composition should be numbered so that the adjudicator can easily refer to various parts of the composition.
- a) Any composition longer than four pages long should be accompanied with a performance of the composition on a CD.
b) A compositions in excess of 10 pages will be considered as two entries. The entry fee will be doubled for these compositions - The entrant must be of stated age as of June 1, 2021 and be a student of a BCRMTA member in good standing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Any multi - movement entry will be charged per movement.
- Entries must be submitted by April 1, 2021 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2021.
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