2026 CSO Young Composer Competition is LIVE!
2026 Young Composer Competition Guidelines
Eligibility
The competition is open to all students, elementary through high school (K-5 through 12th grade during the 2026-2027 school year), residing in Georgia on December 31, 2026.
Requirements
Competitors are to write a short piece for piano based on the given theme.
The theme will be released to the public on August 31, 2026.
There is no minimum time requirement, however the piece should be no longer than 4 minutes.
Treatment of the theme may range from simple chordal accompaniment to advanced contrapuntal techniques and thematic transformations.
Printed scores may be mailed to the address below.
Deadline
Entries must be received by 11:59pm on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.
Entries should be mailed to:
Carroll Symphony Orchestra
Young Composer Competition
P.O. Box 1756
Carrollton, GA 30112
Entries may also be submitted via email to:
Prizes
Winners will be chosen from each of the following categories:
Elementary School (K – grade 5)
Middle School (grades 6-8)
High School (grades 9-12)
The winners will be given individual orchestration lessons with Terry Lowry, Conductor and Music Director of the Carroll Symphony Orchestra, to orchestrate their pieces for performances with the CSO on February 5, 2027.
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