Chairs:
Carol Hills 714.772.0555
Janice Haines 714.693.1406
COMPOSERS’ TODAY
PROGRAMS
Composition
Workshops
Students will learn how to write a motive and develop it.
They will learn to notate rhythm and notes correctly. They
will play composition games and be given a folder to remind
them of what they have learned.
Improvisation
Workshops
Improvisation is a large part of the MTAC Composers' Today
Program. Why teach Improvisation? Improvisation enables our
students to become total musicians. It will enhance the
musicianship and understanding they bring to the playing of
the music of the masters. It is a skill that is needed by
church musicians, accompanists, dance classes, choirs, jazz
bands, community programs, and on almost any occasion when
people gather together. The inclusion of improvisation has
many benefits to a music education. It is a lifelong gift
for the heart, healing and happiness of our students.
Get the Composers' Today Improvisation
Workshop Registration Application
State
Evaluations
Original compositions are submitted for evaluation. Each
entrant receives comments, suggestions, certificates, and
ratings by two evaluators. Pieces with a total rating of
"8" may be submitted for consideration for the Convention
Symposium Recital.
State
Composition Contest
A highly competitive contest for MTAC students and
teachers. Original compositions are judged by two highly
qualified evaluators. All entrants receive written comments
by the evaluators. The winners of the contest must perform
their winning piece at the MTAC State Convention in order
to receive their cash prize.
Branch
Composition Contest & Recital
Students aged 6-18 submit an original composition for
evaluation. The judge writes constructive comments
for all entries and chooses 1st and 2nd place winners in
various age categories. Winners receive a trophy; all
entries receive certificates. All entrants are invited
to play their piece at the Composers’ Festival
Recital where trophies and certificates will be awarded.
Go to the MTAC State Composers' Today site for information, forms, and applications