THE AMERICAN PRIZE  
in Composition, 2014 
 
National competitions
evaluate works that have
already been performed
and recorded. 
  • orchestra
  • chorus
  • band
  • chamber music
  • works for theater

      
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THE AMERICAN PRIZE


You and your students have recordings.
The American Prize wants to hear them.
It is time to receive the accolades
your music has earned.

Providing evaluation, recognition and reward to America's finest performing artists, ensembles and composers.  

The American Prize has awarded more than $25,000 in all categories since 2010, and has welcomed applications from 46 U.S. states, and from American citizens living around the world.
  • No age limits.
  • separate divisions for professional composers, student composers 

The AMERICAN PRIZE in COMPOSITION, 2014 

In an age when the performing arts are more marginalized than ever before and media coverage harder than ever to get, The American Prize provides the visibility and recognition you need to stand out from the rest. 

 

Contests for music for:
  • orchestra
  • chorus
  • band  
  • chamber music
  • music for the theater 
POSTMARK deadline for composers:
extensions available to February 25, 2013

COMPLETE information on our website:
The AMERICAN PRIZE in COMPOSITION, 2014

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WHY do  SO MANY 
composers participate multiple years in
The American Prize?

The American Prize grew from the belief that a great deal of excellent music being made in this country goes unrecognized and unheralded, not only in our major cities, but all across the country...in schools and churches, in colleges and universities, and by community and professional musicians.
 
Winners of The American Prize receive cash awards, award certificates, and unbiased written evaluations from our national panel of distinguished judges, but more importantly, laureates of The American Prize at all levels of achievement derive local, regional and national recognition to help generate performances, build audiences and sustain careers.

* The American Prize judges works that have already been performed and recorded.

* No age limits.

* Separate divisions for professional composers, student composers.

* Broad categories with few restrictions as to length or instrumentation.

* Expert written evaluations to all contestants who rank "finalist" or higher.

* Personalized certificates to all participants.

* Personalized press releases for winners & runners-up sent to your professional contacts.

* Cash prizes up to $500.

* Published timelines for the announcement of semi-finalists, finalists and winners.

* 1-page application form.

* Low application fees.

* Not-for-profit organization. 
The American Prize is administered by Hat City Music Theater, Inc., Danbury, CT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Questions?

 

 


ABOUT our JUDGES:

The distinguished judges of The American Prize are as varied in skills and experience and nearly as geographically diverse as we hope the winners of The American Prize to be. They are assigned to specific competitions based on expertise, availability and areas of interest.

 

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Read excerpts from evaluations by JUDITH LANG ZAIMONT, renowned American composer and distinguished TAP judge.

The excerpts below derive from a series of evaluations written for The American Prize contestants by the distinguished American composer and TAP judge, JUDITH LANG ZAIMONT. Ms. Zaimont helped adjudicate student orchestral works in 2013.  
 Read the excerpts here. 

 

COMPOSERS' QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
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Answers provided by David Katz, chief judge of The American Prize.
Links to two articles featuring questions from composers and answers from the competition.
PRAISE for the PRIZE


Dear American Prize officials:

This letter is indeed late in coming, but I wish to add my thanks and feelings of appreciation to TAP for the great services and opportunities offered to unknown artists through your competitions.  I join with those voices of others participating in the The American Prize who have expressed thanks and gratitude for the chance to present the fruits of their artistic expression.

As a 2013 winner--and now laureate-of the American Prize, I can truly say I have received many benefits from my experience with TAP. I believe one of the most salient benefits I've derived is the huge boost in  self-confidence The American Prize provided me. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

With kind regards, 
Michael Deak 
2013 The American Prize in Composition
Winner, chamber music division

MORE Praise for the Prize: 

"THANK YOU for your work with The American Prize...This is a wonderful service to the profession and to arts in our country."

"I gratefully accept this wonderful honor!  I know the competition was outstanding this year, making this all the more special."

"...and also a big thank you for the work you are doing to bring new positive attention to the work of so many musical artists."

"I was really touched by the judges' comments...(the) recognition is giving me the opportunity to promote my music in a way that has not been possible so far. Thank you again for creating such a
generous project."

"I cannot express all the happiness and honor I feel right now. It is a delight to be in the top 3 composers of this very prestige competition."

"Again, thank you so much for granting me such great honor... In a rather short time this has already brought much attention to my work
and for that I am grateful."

"Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity
to grow as an artist!"

"Thank you so much...for such a great experience participating in the competition."

"Thank you so much for organizing this event. This recognition for my work was completely unexpected but I assure you, very much appreciated."

Honoring 2013 WINNERS in all categories:
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