2026 Syllabus (still being updated as at 30Sep2026) - Composition

Entry fees include written adjudication plus a one-hour workshop with the adjudicator.

Composition refers to creating an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, and refers to the structure of a musical piece or to the process of creating or writing a new piece of music.  A competitor's composition will be adjudicated on originality and competence in handling form, harmony, melody and rhythm.  Submit a written score for one composition with your entry.  Subsequent demonstration for the adjudicator will not be adjudicated, only the written score.  Performers may be the composer or people the composer has asked to perform the piece. 

Provincial requirements: Pop compositions are not accepted.  Teacher assistance in scoring is not permitted.  Compositions may be submitted with or without a performance video.