Overview

The Kids Compose Competition invites students in grades in 2-6 to explore music as creators by composing an original melody. Since 2005, hundreds of young musicians have shared their creative ideas through the program, developing confidence, imagination, and a deeper understanding of music through the creative process.


 

2026-2027 Competition

The new application materials will be available in August 2026.
 

***Check back soon for details and submission guidelines.
 

Interested in participating? Contact: kidscompose@gmail.com 

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See Kids Compose in Action

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