The Sutherland Music Club Youth Music Awards (YMA) Young Composer Section
Entries: Close 4pm Friday 10 May 2024 but email sutherlandyouthmusic@hotmail.com now if you are considering entering this competition.
Enquiries: Jill - sutherlandyouthmusic@hotmail.com or Sonya 0439 862 366
General: The time limit is 2 to 5 minutes. The work may be for any combination of instrument from solo instrument/voice, up to large ensemble (not exceeding 20 performers) or choir (SATB or SSAA). Please ensure you read all Rules & Conditions. Entries will be judged from the submitted score, recording & description of work/theme interpretation (150 words maximum). Hard copies of these should be delivered to the Co-ordinator (recording on USB or audio CD). A link will be given to also upload these to Dropbox for the Adjudicator. A second entry may be submitted.
The Young Composer Competitions aim to encourage:
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musical & creative excellence in a diversity of genres
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development of composition skills
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display their originality of thought & innovative ideas
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music of different styles & cultural traditions
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high standards
The judging criteria include:
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theme interpretation
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creative ability
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demonstration of clear & coherent development
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understanding of instrument capabilities
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score presentation
There are two categories in the 2024 Youth Music Awards Young Composer's Section
1. Banksia Award - 2024 theme "Bold & Fearless!" i.e making bold compositional choices; the piece doesn't have to sound "heroic. Adjudicator Ben Robinson
This section is open to entrants between 13 years & 18 years who live or attend school i the Sutherland Shire or St George areas.
Note: Previous 1st place YMA Banskia composition winners are ineligible to re-enter this section
2. Waratah Award - 2024 theme "Colour & Shapes" Adjudicator Claire Edwards
This section is open to entrants between 19 years & 21 years who live in the Sutherland Shire or St Geroge areas or who have been previous entrants in the Youth Music Awards.
Note: Past 1st place YMA Banksia composition winners, even if under the age of 19 years, may enter.
Young Composer Rules & Conditions