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Music Production

Overview

Description: Participants produce an original musical piece that reflects the annual theme on the TSA website under Themes & Problems. The quality of the musical piece and required documentation (including elements such as a plan of work, self-evaluation, and a list of hardware, software, and instruments used) determines advancement to the semifinal level of competition, during which semifinalist participants are interviewed.

Rubric & Guidelines

Theme: The year 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States. Create a musical piece that can be played as the opening number at a July 4th fireworks show.

Event Submissions

Deadline: March 27, 2026

Submission Requirements:

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Preliminary Test: No

Pre-Submissions: Yes

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