Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers Association

National Music Writing Competition

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Click here for regulations and entry form.
List of winners is below.

Through the NSRMTA Canada Music Week Coordinator, contestants may submit entries under the following categories:

11 YEARS AND UNDER - CATEGORY “A”

CLASS 1. An original composition for solo instrument or any combination of instruments - $50.00 award

CLASS 2. An original composition for voice with or without accompaniment - $50.00 award

15 YEARS AND UNDER - CATEGORY “B”

CLASS 1. An original composition for solo instrument or any combination of instruments - $75.00 award

CLASS 2. An original composition for voice, with or without accompaniment - $75.00 award

19 YEARS AND UNDER - CATEGORY “C”

CLASS 1. An original composition for any instrument or any combination of instruments, or voice(s) or combination of voice(s) and instruments with accompaniment when accompaniment is necessary for the performance - $100.00 award

OPEN - CATEGORY “D”

CLASS 1. Same as 19 years and under - $200.00 award

ELECTROACOUSTIC MUSIC CATEGORY - CATEGORY “E”

ROLAND CANADA AWARD (music generated by electronic means) NATIONAL ONLY

CLASS 1. This category includes any kind of electronic instrument which produces sound such as a computer, synthesizer, or sampler. The composition could be a combination of electronic sounds with acoustic instruments and/or voice. The composition may be generated using a sequencer or music notation program, or it may be created using sound editing/mixing software. In any case, the submission must be an original composition. The work should be submitted on a cassette tape or compact disc, but not as a midi file. The submission should also include a written description and explanation of how the piece was created. Competitors are encouraged to submit a score if at all possible.

Click here for full regulations and entry form.

Past winners

 

Year Class Student Composition's Name Teacher's Name
2009
A1
Edwards, Emma Rose Papillon Harrison Peggy
2009
A2
Samuel, Sheryl I missed You Wanzel, Lorna
2009
B1
Pazant, Tabitha Cherry Tree Manzer, M.
2009
C
O'Leary, Brandon Requiem #1 in g minor  Skinner, Jo
2009
P
Moir, Clara The Walzing Vampire Skinner, Jo
2008
A1
Pikel, Sonja Star Wishes Mardon, Skippy
2008
B1
Moir, Robin Jane Carnival Macabre Skinner, Jo
2008
B2
Aucoin, Lauren Awake! Walker, Diane
2007
A1
Theriault, Benjamin Ben's walking Song Sorenson, Catherine
2007
B1
Pikel, Shalisha Running with the Wind Mardon, Skippy
2007
B2
Aucoin, Lauren Live Yet Remember Walker, Diane
2007
C1
Miller, Angela Inconnu Torbert, Diana
2007
D
Giacomin, Cy Soundscape of a Waking City Allen, Peter


 

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