Junior Composer Awards – Rules & Application

Junior Composer Awards – Rules & Application

All Junior Composers Contest submissions (application, PDF of scores, audio files, and payment of fees) are to be submitted to the National website by going to: www.nfmc-music.org

On the NFMC Homepage, click “Competitions and Awards” at the top.  A drop-down menu will open. Click on Junior Composer Awards.  Refer to Rules (JR 7-1) for information and instructions.

Juniors who are United States citizens may enter one composition in their state Junior Composers Contest.  All ages for determining class are as of March 1 of the current contest year. Refer to the “Rules” page to determine the appropriate class level.

A complete registration for this contest will include these four items:

1. A completed NFMC Application form. Click “Apply Now!” on the Junior Composers page to get to the application.
   2. Composition score in PDF format (Upload on the application page).
   3. An MP3 recording (Upload on the application page).
   4. Payment of fees. Find the payment link on the Rules page

National fee:  $ 5.00
NC Federation fee:  $20.00
Federation Cup fee (Optional):  $8.00

Deadline for a completed registration:  February 1, 2025

Although the national deadline for submissions is February 1, it is recommended to submit applications, scores, and mp3 files in mid-January due to the volume of submissions nationwide that need to be processed.

If you have any questions, contact:

Elizabeth Huss, State Chair
ehuss52@gmail.com