2025 Entries and Results

In 2025, ten composers from three teachers submitted compositions.

Breakdown of entries:

• Class I = one

• Class III = two

• Class IV = seven

Listen to the compositions below to hear what composers your age are creating.

Class IV (First Place) Mason Cooreman

Class IV (Second Place) Gavin Alleman

Class III (First Place) Anthony Leonard

Class III: (Second Place) John Fertig

Class I: (Advancing) Weston Frazier

Upon entry, you are eligible to win awards at three levels

• State

• Regional

• National

Deadline and Fees

• Deadline to enter: January 25, 2025

• Entry fee: $35

Click on the button and download a PDF with more detailed information.

Eligibility

In order to submit a composition, you must be a member of WFMC. Please read the following carefully so you understand what membership works best for you.

The Wyoming Federation of Music Clubs is located in the Western Region of the National Federation of Music Clubs. 

WFMC membership is open to those who reside in Wyoming and Colorado.

There are various options for students to become eligible and enter the composition contest:

1. If you are a teacher who currently holds both a WFMC Senior and Junior Club membership, then your students must complete the application below, submit a composition, and pay the composition entry fee.

2. If you are a teacher who is not currently a member and lives in Colorado or Wyoming, then we invite you to sign up for WFMC Senior Club and Junior club memberships. Each of your student composers must complete the application below, submit a composition, and pay the composition entry fee.

3. If you are a student whose teacher is not a member of the WFMC at this time, then you may join as an Individual Student member. Then you must complete the application below, submit a composition and pay the composition entry fee.

Choose this membership IF your teacher is NOT a member of WFMC.

Compositions accepted for:

• Keyboard

• Voice

• Other instruments

• Combinations of instruments

composition Levels

A student’s age as of March 1, 2024 determines the level or classification for the entrance.

• Classification I Ages 9 and under

• Classification II Ages 10—12

• Classification III Ages 13—15

• Classification IV Ages 16—18

Contest Rules

For the complete rules, please download the PDF by clicking on the button below.

To Enter your Composition

1. Read and comply with the eligibility requirements.

2. Join WFMC and pay membership fees.

3. Submit your entry fee.

4. Complete the application form and submit it.

5. Submit your composition as a PDF.

6. Submit an MP3 audio recording of your composition.

Accepting submissions January 2025

IMPORTANT!

Under PLANS, select COMPETITIONS.

In the NOTES section, write WFMC JUNIOR COMPOSERS

Please read the instructions carefully before submitting.

When completing the application form, be prepared to upload a PDF of the score and an MP3 audio recording of the composition.

We look forward to receiving your entry!

Please click on the button below if you have a question.

2025 Composition Adjudicator

Thomas Herlin is a Denver area educator and musician. He studied music composition, theory, and performance at Brigham Young University (B.A., 1992; M.Mus., 1994) and the University of Illinois (D.M.A., 2000). Dr. Herlin has taught a wide range of classes — including music theory, composition, studio string bass, instrumental and vocal music, music history, and English language arts — to students of all ages ― from elementary to postsecondary. Currently, he teaches at Brady Exploration High School in Lakewood, Colorado, and gigs regularly on the string bass. He is Principal Bassist for the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. He also conducts two church choirs.