Coraopolis Branch 26AB-B
Music Composition Guidelines
The science or art of arranging music by ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination or in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity
Requirements:
1. Mail one (1) original composition to the Coraopolis NAACP by MARCH24, 2025 deadline.
Email address: coraopolisnaacp@gmail.com or mail it to Coraopolis NAACP P. O. Box 844 Coraopolis, PA. 15108
2. The top page must include the contestant’s name, page number and unit name and number (Coraopolis NAACP #26AB-B).
3. The composition must be neatly and precisely written on music manuscript paper, in such a manner that any trained musician could perform
the composition.
4. Before submission, all electronically generated manuscripts (Finale, Sibelius, etc.) must be proofread to ensure proper quantization in the
final print generated composition.
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5. All submissions must show competency in writing for the chosen medium.
6. Contestants can bring a copy of the produced piece to the local competition on a CD that is approved by Coraopolis NAACP
7. The composition must not exceed five (5) minutes.
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8. Students can perform their piece without an infringement on their interview time.
Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:
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• Creative sense (10 pts)
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• Form (20 pts)
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• Harmonic and rhythmic interest (20 pts)
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• Strength of melodic line (20 pts)
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• Use of theory (20 pts)
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• Quality of transcript (10 pts)
NOTE: For students that qualify for the National Competition
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1. The deadline for submission of national registration documents is the second Saturday of May
2. Must include an MP3 audio file of the composition
3. Must also include one notarized copy of your work.
4. No materials or copies will be accepted after that time or at the National Competition.
Contact ACT-SO Chairman Carter Spruill for further information
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