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Winners Announced for 2024
1st prize:
Elaina Stuppler
Lake Grove, Oregon
2nd prize:
Abel Gershfeld
Chicago, Il
3rd prize:
Anaya Brainch
Wilmette, IL
Honorable Mention:
Dash Wilson
Orland Park, IL
Casper Stockman
Swarthmore, PA
Evan Kessler
Highland Park, IL
Eligibility:
- This contest is open to high school composers of original music in any of the following categories:
- Electronic Music; Mp3 or mp4 files are accepted for all categories, but students are encouraged to submit musical scores
- Instrumental Concert Music, open instrumentation.
- Entrants must reside in the State of Illinois.
- One entry per person.
Electronic and/or recorded music: Scores are optional, recording required.
Instrumental Concert Music: Scores may include any instrumental/vocal combination.
Scores and recordings will be reviewed by the University of Illinois School of Music faculty members.
DATES:
- Applications open October 1
- Deadline for entry is January 15
- Winners will be announced by February 15
Prizes:
First Prize: $150
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
Submission Information:
Complete the submission form below. Once you submit the form, you will receive an email with a link to upload your file(s). Be sure to include your name in the filenames for each submission.
Submission Form (closes on January 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time)
Questions? Email Prof. Eli Fieldsteel