Compositions for the 2026 contest can be submitted electronically or presented in-person at the Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 5th, 2026 at Scott High School in Huntsville, TN.  There is a $3.00 registration fee for the 2026 contest.  Registration should be completed by February 25th.  If you are submitting electronically, you will be sent a link to upload your files.

Students should write a minimum of 16 measures of instrumental music.  Performance of the piece is encouraged but not required.  Pieces can be computer notated or neatly handwritten.  Traditional notation is required for the piece to be judged.  Students are limited to one composition entry each.

Pieces that meet the contest requirements will be awarded a medal or medal with distinction.  A Judge's Choice medal will be awarded to one composition.

You can register 5 students for the contest using this form.  If you have more than 5, please submit another form.