ASMAC COMPETITIONS
Note: Submissions not yet open. Details will be posted later in 2023.
BILL CONTI BIG BAND ARRANGING
Awards
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $250
Funded with the generous support of Bill Conti.
A short big band arrangement of an original or standard. Written for standard Big Band Instrumentation (5 Sax /woodwind doubles, 4 Trumpet, 4 Trombone, Rhythm Section) Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
Age - 35 or less, Submit by June 1st, 2023
Ray & Jon Charles Vocal Arranging
Awards
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $250
A short vocal arrangement of an original or standard for any size vocal ensemble. Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
Age - 29 or less, Submit by June 1st, 2023
Pat Williams Composing & Arranging
Awards
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $250
Original composition or arrangement for any instrumentation in any genre.
Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
Age - 29 or less, Submit by August 1st, 2023
Additional Requirements for ASMAC Student Competitions
- One-page statement of career goals & aspirations.
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty member and/or professional composer or arranger who is familiar with the applicant's work.
- Current student identification card or confirmation letter of continuous full-time private study from instructor.
- To apply, you must be a current student studying arranging and music composition in a music school, college, conservatory, university, or privately. (ASMAC membership not required)
- * Details for Submission Delivery TBA
Please direct any questions to: Charles Fernandez, Chairman, ASMAC Scholarships / Competitions – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.