Composers with connections to South Carolina are invited to apply for the South Carolina Music
Teachers Association 2024 Commissioned Composer Award.

The composer selected will receive a $1500 cash prize ($750 from SCMTA matched by MTNA), and the piece will be advanced to eligibility for the MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year ($5000 award). The piece will have a premiere performance at the SCMTA 2024 conference (October 31 – November 2 Furman University).

The deadline for the application is April 5, 2024. The deadline for the completed composition is October 1, 2024.

For more information on how and where to apply, click here to view and download the proposal form.

SCMTA 2024 Commissioned Composer Call

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