Encourages students to express themselves through writing about music.  An essay on a prescribed topic is to be submitted for evaluation.  Winning essays are sent to the TMTA-SA Publication Contest for a chance at publication in the Texas Music Teacher Student Affiliate Newsletter and World of Music Syllabus. 

Publication Contest Topics 2021-2022

Grades 1 and 2: (75 - 300 words)
IA – Music and Emotions
IB – The Harpsichord

Grades 3 and 4: (250 - 550 words)
IIA – Music in our Natural World
IIB – Gamelan

Grades 5 and 6: (400 - 650 words)
IIIA – Music and Sports
IIIB – Frederic Chopin and his influence

Grades 7 and 8: (500 – 750 words)
IVA – Is Music a Universal Language?
IVB – Alexander Scriabin

Grades 9 and 10: (600 – 850 words)
VA – Music and Physical Health
VB – The Rise of Orchestral Music in the 19th Century

Grades 11 and 12: (700 – 950 words)
VIA – Music and Fashion
VIB – Italian vs. German Opera in the 19th Century

Post-12th (750 – 1050 words)
VII – Music and Minimalism

Cost is $15.

Application deadline is Dec. 31, 2021.

For more info: https://www.tmta.org/student-activities/student-affiliate-activities/publication-and-creative-video-contests/