Any Composition Competitions for High School Composers?

compmom
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:41:27 +0000

Well, not knowing how to notate is a sign of developing as a composer, believe me! (Walden has a whole class on this.)

Many talented composers have trouble with ear training and other music courses. In fact, if you hear notes really well/have perfect pitch, some theory, dictation and so on can be harder. Do you play piano at all?

Some conservatories don’t require auditions as you well know. Are you hoping to continue percussion?

You might like Oberlin Walden is connected to Oberlin but apparently Oberlin also has summer programs. Walden is 6 weeks, so has some depth, and really world class musicians play the pieces.

You still have plenty of time to develop a portfolio. And you have had a tough year.

Resumes are great but when you apply to a conservatory, it really is all about the music you submit. It sounds like you already have an individual “voice” which is really helpful in applications!

I’m going to PM you as well.