​​​Composition Category Rules​

​​​​​​Application Requirements​​

• ​While most composers of a solo work perform their own pieces in live or recorded performances, this is not required.  A musician of the composer's choice may perform the work. 

• Composers that do not have a musician performing their work (digital) must submit to the Virtual Division.  Once adjudicators approve the composition for the next round,  a digital performance will be included in the Virtual Division Winners Concert Series and Awards Ceremony.

• Composition applicant may submit only one composition. Composition applicant must indicate the Composition Category on the electronic application. Composition applicant must be the sole composer of the submitted original composition.

• Applicant may submit their Preliminary Audition recording by the Audition deadline; it is not necessary to submit the recording at the same time as the application.  Preliminary Audition Recordings must be sent to YoungMaestroAuditions@gmail.com with the performers name in the Subject Line. ​

• The score must be submitted in the same email with the recording (Please see score requirements). 

• Ensembles that enter the Live Division: the applicant must submit all performer names for our Winners Concert Series programming. 

• Applicants entering the competition in separate categories (for example: Classical and Composition, OR Jazz and Composition) must submit separate applications for each performance category.

• Composition applicants should refer to the time limitations within their age category.   Extended durations are not permitted at the live performances.

• Students MUST perform the same piece in the Winners Concert Series as the piece they presented to the Judges in their Preliminary Round Audition.  If a performer needs to change their piece, an official Repertoire Request Change must be approved.  Students who perform a piece on their concert event that is different from their Preliminary Round Audition piece without consent will be immediately disqualified.

• In submitted recordings, performers MUST be wearing appropriate attire with a professional setting background. 

• Performers outside of the Continental USA are responsible for the Shipment Fee's for Winner's Boxes. 

• Application fees and Concerts fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.  In the event of an unforeseen catastrophic event, all concert events will be rescheduled, and all recorded events will be re-released. 

• Judges decisions are final and can not be appealed.

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Score Requirements​

• Scores that are handwritten are not permitted. 

• The PDF score must be computer generated. ​​​

 

Recording Requirements​​​

• Recordings must include correct instrumentation as written by the composer. 

• Winners are responsible for providing their own musicians.​​

• Recordings in MIDI format or Video Recording are accepted.

• Soloists must perform selections from memory. Ensembles and duet groups may use the score. 

• Performers wearing inappropriate attire (in either round/live or recorded categories) will be disqualified.  For example: jeans, sportswear, t-shirts, sneakers, ripped or torn items, etc. are not permitted.​