Empowering Young Composers
Dedicated to nurturing emerging talent, the Young Composer Initiative is a global contest established in 2022, that champions the creation of innovative wind band compositions by aspiring composers worldwide. The YCI provides:
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Live Performance Premiere
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Free Recording
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Invitations as Guest Artist and Mentorship Opportunities with experienced composers
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Cash Honorarium
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Waived Registration Fee to self-publish through J.W. Pepper's My Score Self-Publishing. This platform allows you to upload and sell your music while maintaining ownership of the copyrights. J.W. Pepper takes care of the printing, distribution, and marketing of your music!
Expanding the Repertoire
Dedicated to the promotion of new music for wind band, the Young Composer Initiative strives to acknowledge outstanding talent by adhering to the following objectives:
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To recognize creativity, ingenuity, and originality in composition
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To recognize excellence in artistic merit
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To recognize excellence in craftsmanship
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Past Winners
