Video above: 2016 winning composition “Spring Blizzard” performed by the composer, Emmanuel Gasser.

The AAA announces the 2017 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition with a $250 cash award for the winning composers in both the Junior and Open categories in the competition. Below is an overview of the basic rules of the competition. Rules and entry forms are available at: 2017Bennett.pdf

The general purpose of this competition is to add to the solo concert repertoire of the acoustic accordion. There is no directive for the style of the composition.

There will be two divisions – Junior Division for composers up to the age of 18, and an Open Division for composers of any age.

There will be first, second and third place awards presented when entries merit them. A cash award in the amount of $250 will be presented to the first place winner in each category.