Wausau's Artrageous Composers Debut

Dear Music Teacher,

The Wausau Area Music Teachers Association(WAMTA) will be providing an opportunity for the creativity of growing musicians in the Wausau area. WAMTA organization will be sponsoring an Artrageous Composers Debut to be held during the Artrageous Weekend, September 12 - 13 in downtown Wausau.

The premiere event will take place on September 12 and is open to students, and adults who are interested in musical composition. The Artrageous Composers Debut will provide students and adults an opportunity to present original work before a live audience. The event will be open to the public. Interested persons may enter one of the following categories:

Elementary Level = Grades 1 - 5
Middle School Level = Grades 6 - 8
High School Level = Grades 9 - 12
College & Adult = Ages 18 +

Guidelines are listed below:

  1. Student shall be from the greater Wausau area.
  2. Student shall submit only one musical composition for performance.
  3. Composition may be for any medium(piano, voice, any instrument or ensemble).
  4. Composition must be performed as written.
  5. Live Performance is preferred, but not required.
  6. Perfomance shall not exceed 10 minutes.
  7. The manuscript score must be fully notated completely by the composer.
    Also acceptable will be lead sheet notation where appropriate.
  8. Students are asked to follow guideline sheet when writing their composition.
  9. Students must be under the guidance of a music teacher.
    (College and Adult entries need not be under the guidance of a music teacher)
  10. Composition may be performed by someone other than the composer.
  11. No arrangements will be accepted.
  12. Lyrics and content must be appropriate for all levels.
  13. Original manuscripts must be in pencil, clean, readable, or in the form of a computer printout.
  14. Performers will receive a Certificate of Participation along with a Judges' Critique.
  15. Application Entry Fee = $25.00

If you have students in your music classes who are creative and interested in musical composition, please encourage them to take part of this great opportunity to share original musical talent with others.

An application form is provided. Please make additional copies if needed. Applications are due AUGUST 1.
Please include the following with your application:

  1. Completed application
  2. Two copies of your original score - see guidelines for specifics
  3. Live recording or computer playback of composition
  4. A typed or neatly hand-written paragraph about what inspired you to write this piece
  5. $25.00 non-refundable entry fee made out to WAMTA

Upon receiving the application form, a committee will select the compositions that will be performed on September 12. Every effort will be made to accept all applications, providing that the applicant has followed the guidelines given. Applicants will receive a letter to inform them of the decision and give them further information needed before September 12 performance.

Sincerely,

Artrageous Composer Debut Committee

Kathy Dix • Erin Philleo • Kristine Koppela