Opportunity Details

American String Teachers Association

January 15, 2011 

The Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest exists to encourage the composition, publication, and performance of music of quality for the benefit of school orchestra programs. American String Teachers Association will jury original composition that is unpublished and suitable for full orchestra. The selected composer will receive a monetary prize.

the junior division is open to student composers through the age of 18.  Students are invited to submit an original, unpublished composition that is suitable for a string or full orchestra at the elementary, middle/ junior high level.  Must have letter of recommendation from teacher who is a ASTA member.
application: http://www.astaweb.com/Content/NavigationMenu/Competitions/MerleIsaacCompositionContest/MerleJIsaac_jr_app_Dec09.pdf
 
the senior division is open to composers aged 19 and older.  Students are invited to submit an original, unpublished composition that is suitable for a string or full orchestra at the elementary, middle/ junior high or high school level.  senior level application:  http://www.astaweb.com/Content/NavigationMenu/Competitions/MerleIsaacCompositionContest/MerleJIsaac_sr_guidelines_Dec09.pdf

January 15, 2011

American String Teachers Association
4155 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax VA 22030

703-279-2113