Entry Rules and Procedures

The competition is open to high-school students in grades 9-12 who reside in Indiana and are sponsored by school or private teachers who are IMEA/MENC members (teacher's MENC membership ID number required).

Composers may submit works for traditional concert-music instrumental and vocal ensembles, jazz big band and combo, and "experimental" electroacoustic works. With the exception of electroacoustic works, all submissions must include a fully notated score.

Composers may enter in multiple categories, but may submit only one work per category. Each work must be accompanied by a completed Entry Form, but payment should be combined in a single check or money order.

All works must be submitted by the postmark deadline (announced this fall), and each work must be accompanied by:

• A completed Entry Form (please include e-mail contact information to facilitate communication)
• $30 entry fee (please combine payment for multiple entries)
• 3 copies of a bound, legible score, with name and work title (not required for electroacoustic category)
• 3 copies of a audio CD recording of the work (MIDI realizations are acceptable), labeled with name and work title
  

Composers may also send (1) optional program notes for submitted works; (2) an optional SASE envelop of sufficient size and with postage sufficient for the return of materials.