Publication Competition for Student Affiliates

NOTE: To participate in the publication competition, you have to be a student affiliate member.

ALSO: You MUST pass the theory test in order to participate in this event.

This activity gives you a chance to exercise your writing skills and your musical interests by writing a brief article on a specific topic. You choose from one of two topics:

Grades 1-2 (75-300 words)

• Peter and the Wolf (by Prokofiev)
• Orchestras

Grades 3-4 (250-550 words)

• John Phillip Sousa
• Band Instruments

Grades 5-6 (400-650 words)

• Johannes Brahms
• Romantic Operas

Grades 7-8 (500-750 words)

• Stephen Foster
• Instruments of the Contemporary Era

Grades 9-10 (600-850 words)

• Frederic Chopin
• Orchestral Works of the Romantic Era

Grades 11-12 (700-950)

• Robert Schumann
• String Quartets

FEES: $10 (each for local and also for state judging)

LOCAL DEADLINE: December 3rd, 2007

STATE DEADLINE: January 14th, 2007

Each paper is graded for historical accuracy, grammar, and general writing skills.

Winners at the state level receive cash awards of $30-$50!