Join in the Carnival!

Entries open until May 31st 2021.
General guidelines are given below.

• Teachers or parents may enter as many children as they wish aged 5-18 in the competitive and non-competitive categories.
• Register your interest using the form on the right and you will receive an entry form. Full entry guidelines can be seen here.
• All entries are submitted in the form of a video of the pupil performing their composition. There are examples here.
• Entries to the competitive category should be accompanied by a score. Scores would be appreciated for the non-competitive category but are not necessary. 
• The video will be uploaded to a dedicated Compose Yourself! playlist on YouTube. Permission must be given by the entrant's parent or guardian. 
• The adjudicator will listen to each video entry and write an encouraging and constructive comment sheet for every student.
• Comment sheets will be emailed to the teacher along with a certificate. Each entrant will receive a piece of sheet music at their level commissioned for the festival from a selection of composers. They will also receive an e-book from Trinity College London.
• Winners from each competitive category will receive a selection of music books appropriate for their level. 

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