JUNIOR COMPOSERS
Do you know a budding composer? Then make sure he participates in the Junior Composition program. This is a terrific way for a child to receive ratings, positive critiques and recognition for his efforts. Students may also work toward festival cups!
This past year was very exciting. Seven (7) teachers sent a total of 22 entries for 2009. Eight (8) winning compositions and application forms were sent to the region contest. Five of the eight state winners placed at regional and advanced to national and three of those received National recognition and incentive awards.
For 2010 competition, all compositions, recordings (if applicable), application forms, critique sheets and fees must be sent to me postmarked on or before January 15, 2010. Entrants must be members in good standing of NFMC as either an Active Junior Club member or an Individual Junior Special Member, so sign them up this fall. More information, rules and forms can be found online at http://www.nfmc-music.org/ or http://texasfederation.com/. Be sure to secure the correct forms before submitting your entries.
The Junior Composers program is one of the best kept secrets in Texas and we need to get the word out about such a great opportunity for a young Bach or Gershwin. Share the news with your colleagues and friends. Let’s have a “Texas-sized” contest this year!
Sherry Frush, NCTM
TFMC Junior Composers Chair
3434 Ivanhoe Lane Abilene Tx 79605
(325) 692-9233
