State: Contest applicants send one or more compositions by March 30. The compositions may be the same as entered in evaluations or can be different pieces. If they receive a high enough score (4.5 or 5) in the first round, they may apply to perform at the convention. If accepted, they are invited to perform on the Symposium Recitals at the convention. Registration open Jan 15, closes March 30 and results posted April 30.
Symposium: Students who score in the high range from evaluations may apply to Symposium. They have an excellent chance of playing at convention. Students may send in a piece to symposium without taking part in the State Contest. Registration open Feb 15and closes April 15. Results posted May 8.
If you have questions, contact Jennifer Puhl. In the meantime keep composing.