MUSIC COMPOSITION

The science or art of arranging music by ordering tones or sounds in succession, in

combination or in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Mail one original notarized composition.

2. The top page must include the contestant’s name, page number and unit name

and number.

3. The composition must be neatly and precisely written on music manuscript paper, in

such a manner that any trained musician could perform the composition. Before

submission, all electronically generated manuscripts (Finale, Sibelius, etc.) must be

proofread to ensure proper quantization in the final print generated composition. All

submissions must show competency in writing for the chosen medium.

4. The contestant must submit an MP3 audio file of the composition with the National

Registration materials. Contestants can bring a copy of the produced piece to the local

competition on a CD is approved by the local unit.

5. The composition must not exceed five (5) minutes.

6. Students can perform their piece without an infringement on their interview time.

Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:

• Creative sense (10)

• Form (20)

• Harmonic and rhythmic interest (20)

• Strength of melodic line (20)

• Use of theory (20)

• Quality of transcript (10)