29th Annual High School Choral Composition Contest

Harmonium’s June 2026 concert theme is Ride the Storm which celebrates America’s Revolutionary ideals and today’s pressing questions of identity, justice, and unity.

NJ High School Musicians!

 Create a short original composition, a cappella or with piano accompaniment, using the text provided for the concert theme Ride the Storm.

Each entry receives constructive comments from the judges.

 Winner receives $1,000 prize and performance by Harmonium Choir in June.

 THERE IS NO PARTICIPATION FEE.

 Deadline is March 15, 2026

 Registration for the 2026 contest is open NOW!

 We will be offering a free zoom session with composer Elizbeth Alexander January 26, 2026.

Click here to register for this workshop.

Check out the required texts from our founding fathers and wonderful poets found below.

Students: Submit your application and composition here Student Registration Form

Sponsors: Submit your sponsor form here Sponsor Registration Form

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