High School Student Composer Project
Medusa Saxophone Quartet (MSQ) is excited to launch our inaugural High School Student Composer Project based in Louisiana. This initiative offers high school student musicians—whether new or experienced—a unique professional development opportunity. Applications are open to all Louisiana high school musicians, with a maximum of 15 spots available. The first 15 student submissions will collaborate with MSQ, who will perform and record the student compositions, provide feedback, and host a recital in Baton Rouge featuring all selected works. MSQ will promote and showcase each composition through MSQ’s social media and website.
Students will submit their compositions to MSQ via this form to participate. Please review the submission guidelines below. The application fee is $15 and is applied toward the cost of recording.
* We want everyone interested to apply! If cost is an issue, please send us an email explaining your need and interest in this opportunity. Send this request to medusasaxquartet@gmail.com.
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Guidelines for submission:
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$15 submission fee;
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3-5 minute work;
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Must be a high school student in the state of Louisiana;
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Must submit a transposed score and parts—optional: Midi file;
*15 spots, maximum, available. ​​
When: All composition submissions are due March 1st, 2025. A panel of graduate and professional-level composers and performers will provide feedback on all 15 works by May 1st, 2025. The 15 submitted works will be performed and recorded on or before September 1st, 2025.
Where: MSQ’s High School Student Composition Project is based in Louisiana. MSQ will record and perform all selected compositions, which will be open to the public. Each performance will promote and highlight each student composer.
How to Submit
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Please use the button below to fill out your Google Form Submission.
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Please submit payment via PayPal to alexiseah@gmail.com (Alexis Seah).
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Please send it as “Family & Friends” with a note saying: “High School Composers Project Submission Fee.”
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Please be sure to copy the email address exactly as it is listed above.
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Check your email! We will email composers and their guardians to provide feedback, send performance information, and provide recordings.
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If you have any questions, please contact us at medusasaxquartet@gmail.com.
Benefits to Submitting
External review and feedback of your composition by graduate and professional-level composers and performers
Professional recording of your work in a live recital in Louisiana
Professional networking with individuals in the music industry