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Student Composition Competition Information
Composing Contest
COMPOSING CONTEST is open to students through 12th grade, with four divisions based on grade. No limit on number of students per teacher. One composition per student. Applications must be post-marked by March 15, 2026.
Students are to play their own winning compositions and shall also receive their monetary awards and certificates at the general meeting in May 2026. In the event of absences, only 1st place winning compositions may be performed by a substitute. No tapes or recordings are permitted. (Be sure to obtain the current enrollment form! Contact the chairman or the website.)
Entry fee: $10.00 per composition
REMINDER: A new or reinstated member must be a paid member of PPTA by September 1, prior to the date of the competition. The students must have worked solely with the PPTA member on all pieces performed or submitted for the competition.
Chairperson Contact Information:
Arnel Montgomery
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Cell: 412-860-7093
Home: 412-795-7947
Email: ilovethepiano2003@yahoo.com
Divisions
Primary
Pre-School, 1, 2, 3
AWARDS
1st Place: $30.00
2nd Place: $20.00
Elementary
Grades 4, 5, 6
AWARDS
1st Place: $30.00
2nd Place: $20.00
Junior
Grades 7, 8, 9
AWARDS
1st Place: $40.00
2nd Place: $30.00
Senior
Grades 10, 11, 12
AWARDS
1st Place: $50.00
2nd Place: $40.00
Teachers of winners will be notified by email.
All Competition awards will be made at the discretion of the judge(s).
The judges’ decision is final and may not be challenged by teacher, entrants, parents or guardians.
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