We are thrilled to release The Focusrite, Novation, & MMEA Young Composers Showcase!

 

This showcase is the culmination of the Young Composers Project (YCP). Over 70 compositions from across the state were reviewed by industry professionals and MMEA educators. Nineteen compositions were selected to move forward to the masterclass/showcase. The level of composition that was submitted to this project was extraordinary and all students should be extremely proud of their work.​

Thank you again to our sponsors, Focusrite and Novation, for their support through this process. Their comments and feedback to the students is invaluable. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to the wonderful people at TI:ME for their amazing participation in the masterclasses. We also want to thank the music industry professionals who support this project and provided their time and expertise to enrich the student's experience. We also could not continue to offer these events without the support of our music educators. They are the backbone of our student events.

 

And finally, a huge thank you to Richard McCready, the YCP chair, and Dr. Mark Lortz, the YCP associate chair, for their incredible efforts to keep the Young Composers Project moving forward. Mr. McCready worked tirelessly overseeing the project and creating the showcase videos. Dr. Lortz created guidelines for the review process to ensure the values of the program were being upheld.

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Please enjoy these amazing compositions by Maryland students!