Do you know a budding composer? Then make sure he/she participates in the Junior Composition program. This is a terrific way for a child to receive ratings, positive critiques and recognition for her efforts. Students may also work toward festival cups!

For the competition, all compositions, application forms, critique sheets, recordings (if applicable), and fees must be sent to me postmarked on or before January 1. Please note the new deadline. Entrants must be members in good standing of NFMC as either an Active Junior Club member or an Individual Junior Special Member, so sign them up this fall.

Compositions must be entered in the State contest for judging. First and second place state winners are forwarded to the Regional Chairman. Regional winners are then selected and forwarded to the National Chairman.

More information, rules and forms can be found online at tfmc.littletrey.com/About_TFMC.html, www.nfmc-music.org/ or texasfederation.com. Be sure to secure the correct forms before submitting your entries.

The Junior Composers program is one of the best kept secrets in Texas and we need to get the word out about such a great opportunity for a young Bach or Gershwin. Share the news with your colleagues and friends. Let’s have a "Texas-sized" contest this year!

                         Entry Form                                    Rating Sheet

Sherry Frush, NCTM

TFMC Junior Composers Chair

3434 Ivanhoe Lane Abilene Tx 79605

325.692.9233 sherryfrush@yahoo.com