Dr. Donald N. Morrison, late board member of the Sarasota Music Archive, was a retired professor of music at George Williams College. A noted composer, he wrote many piano pieces, chamber works and art songs. He also composed two musicals, an opera and an oratorio. His First Symphony was premiered by the Eastman Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Morrison was very much interested in working with young composers and inspiring them to compose.

The Donald N. Morrison Young Composers Award
Contest Rules:

1. Open to individuals who reside in or attend school in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Lee or Collier counties, Florida. Entrants must be 25 years or younger on the postmarked date of the submission. The previous year's winner is not eligible to apply.

2. Postmarked submissions date: No later than February 15th, 2009

3. A completed application form must be included with the submission.

4. Performance time must be between 3 and 9 minutes in length.

5. Instrumentation may be for 1 to 3 different instruments, limited to piano, voice, violin and cello. Computer or electronic playback and prepared piano cannot be considered. No exceptions.

6. The work submitted may not have been performed previously in public.

7. The judges may decline to name a winning composition.

Judges for the contest will be Dr. John Goodman, Dr. Daniel Moe, Paul Wolfe
The 2009 award will be announced March 15th, 2009

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Submission form for the Donald N. Morrison
Young Composers Award:

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Notes: A computer generated copy is desirable, but a legible manuscript is acceptable. Properly formatted parts must be included. If the composition is to be returned, a stamped, self-addressed envelope must be provided. Your submission must be postmarked no later than February 15, 2009.

Submit your composition with this form to
Dr. Joan Westlake
Young Composer Award
Sarasota Music Archive
1331 First Street
Sarasota, FL 34236

For further information please call
Sarasota Music Archive at (941)861-1168