2024 TBA Student Melody Competition

The 2024 TBA National Student Melody Competition, sponsored by the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) and Conn Selmer, invites students in grades 6-12 from the state of Texas who are enrolled in an instrumental music program during the 2023-24 school year to submit original melodies. The winning melody will be used as thematic material for a wind ensemble piece and premiered during the Texas Bandmasters Association Annual Convention by the United States Air Force Band of the West.

Entries will be evaluated by a committee of professional composers and music educators based on originality, creativity, phrasing, and overall appeal. The winning composer, their parent/guardian, and their school band director will receive an all expense paid trip to San Antonio to attend the Convention and premiere performance.

Submissions will be accepted between February 15^th – May 1^st, 2024, with the winner being announced on May 10th.

Composition Guidelines

• Entries must be original melodies that do not infringe upon any copyrights or third party rights.
• Submissions featuring two or more voices will not be accepted.
• Melody must be 16 measures long.
• Score must include tempo marking, time signature, and key signature (if needed).
• The score must include a title, the composer's name, and contact information.
• Score may be either handwritten or from notation software.
• Only one composition entry per person will be accepted.

See the official rules for more details.

View Official Rules