SA Original Composition Contest
Chairman: Linda Anthony 281-444-6670
Purpose: To promote student creativity and understanding of basic compositional principles. These include:
Accuracy & legibility in notation
Clarity of design & form
Rhythmic variety
Melodic interest
Harmonic plan
Texture - consistency & unity of rhythmic, melodic, & harmonic ideas
Dynamics & marks of expression
Phrasing & articulations
Divisions and Fees:
| Division | Grade | Fee |
| Division S1-3 | grades 1, 2, 3 | $30.00 |
| Division S4 | grade 4 | $30.00 |
| Division S5 | grade 5 | $30.00 |
| Division S6-7 | grades 6- 7 | $30.00 |
| Division S8-9 | grades 8-9 | $30.00 |
| Division S10-12 | grades 10-12 | $30.00 |
| Division SP12 | post-12th grade | $30.00 |
| Division E1-4 | grades 1 through 4 | $35.00 |
| Division E5-8 | grades 5 through 8 | $35.00 |
| Division E9-12 | grades 9 through 12 | $35.00 |
| Division EP12 | post-12th grade | $35.00 |
| Division L1-12 | grade 1-12 | $35.00 |
| Division LP12 | post 12th grade | $35.00 |
Requirements: SA membership required. All must pass State Theory Test, taken through CCMTA.
Deadline: September meeting.
Application:
(1) Entry form - available in the yearbook or online
at www.tmta.org.
Please complete one form for each student entered.
(2) Composition - see TMTA-SA Handbook for guidelines in submittal of manuscripts.
(3) Fee see chart above for appropriate fee for each division.
Each entry receiving excellent or superior rating will be advanced to the state level.
Performance Requirement: All compositions need to be performed in a recital on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at Linda Anthonys studio.