The WSMA Student Composition Project encourages the artistic abilities of Wisconsin students. Composition is included in the National Standards for Arts Education, and is a natural extension of the creativity mode of music specified in Wisconsin’s music curriculum guide.

Students submit original compositions and recordings to WSMA in early March. These works are evaluated by professional composers, and students receive written critique forms from the evaluators. Awards are awarded based solely on merit. Students may enter in either the High School or Middle School Division in one of the following categories:
 
  • Instrumental Solo
  • Instrumental Ensemble
  • Instrumental Jazz
  • Collaborative Solo
  • Piano Solo (New in 2011)
  • Vocal Solo
  • Vocal Ensemble
  • Vocal Jazz
  • Collaborative Ensemble

2012 Student Composition Project Guidelines and Entry Form Click Here!
 
Results Information

2011 Student Composition Submissions - Full Listing

2011 Student Composition Project Results - Now Posted!

          In 2011 we had a total of 60 submissions. Congratulations to all of our composers for their accomplishments!
                - 49 High School Submissions
                - 11 Middle School Submissions

2011 Student Composition Project Award Recipients

 
Mike George, WSMA Executive Director, speaks to student composers, parents, teachers and friends at the Awards Reception held on August 20th at the Wiscosnin Center for Music Education in Waunakee