
The Charles B. Olson
Young Composers Contest is sponsored by the Encore Wind Ensemble of Roseville,
Minnesota. This contest has
been created to encourage developing young composers 15-22 years of age and
promote the performance of high quality wind band literature in honor of the
ensemble's founding conductor, Charles B. Olson.
The winning composition will receive a $500 cash award with a
public performance and compact disc recording by the
Encore Wind Ensemble.
Download contest rules and application form (PDF format).