2023
Beethoven Composition Event
Special Commendations!
ELEMENTARY
Ethan Chen Dance of the Ghosts
Lily Hyslop The Dungeon
Anna Li Creepy Cave
Lilliana Xu Park Swings
Evie Yang Butterflies and Rainbows
Wesley Zhou The Haunted Mansion
JUNIOR
Anjani Kondapalli The Abandoned Castle
Kaden Li Beach Blast
Edward Liu Festival Dance
Claire Yu Pirate's Dance
SENIOR
Arjun Anilkumar A Swiss Journey
Israel Dong Message in a Bottle
Kenneth Grecu Macabre Dance
Isabel Yang Scenes from the Outer Banks
2022
NCMTA Young Composers Competition
ELEMENTARY
2nd: Claire Yu Creepy Bats
3rd: Ethan Chen Waterspouts
JUNIOR
HM: Isabel Yang The Queen's Waltz
SENIOR
2nd: Arjun Anilkumar Midnight Mystery
3rd: Elaine Tang Daybreak
HM: Kenneth Grecu The Sorcerer's Challenge
NC Federation Junior Composers Contest
Class I
1st: Gwendolyn Martin Waltz of the Ghosts
2nd: Aria Johnson Pizza Party
Class II
1st: Chelsea Zhang Playful Fawns
2nd: Claire Yu Creepy Bats
Class III
2nd: Madison Park Sailing the Islands
Class IV
1st: Edward Yang Transformation
2nd: Irene Yang Reflections
International Piano Composition Contest (sponsored by the GUILD)
FINALISTS
Arjun Anilkumar Midnight Mystery
Kenneth Grecu The Sorcerer's Challenge
Madison Park Sailing the Islands
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Ethan Chen Waterspouts
Edward Liu Troll Dance
Elaine Tang Daybreak
Edward Yang Transformation
Isabbel Yang The Queen's Waltz
Brian Zhang Dancing in the Park
Beethoven Composition Event
Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY
Ethan Chen Waterspouts
Edward Liu Troll Dance
Harper Lucke Waltz of the Seahorses
Gwendolyn Martin Waltz of the Ghosts
Evie Yang Merry-Go-Round
Claire Yu Creepy Bats
Chelsea Zhang Playful Fawns
JUNIOR
Anjani Kondapalli Midnight Pursuit
Tomas Mateus Pirate's Quest
Madison Park Sailing the Islands
Isabel Yang The Queen's Waltz
Wilson Zheng Haunted House
SENIOR
Arjun Anilkumar Midnight Mystery
Kenneth Grecu The Sorcerer's Challenge
Elaine Tang Daybreak
Edward Yang Transformation
Irene Yang Reflections
2021
NCMTA Young Composers Contest
ELEMENTARY
1st Chelsea Zhang Squirrels Playing Hopscotch
3rd Edward Liu Deer in the Woods
JUNIOR
1st Isabel Yang Rolling Waves
2nd Kenneth Grecu The Antique Music Box
3rd Madison Park Irish Countryside
HM Tomas Mateus Medieval Festival
SENIOR
1st Olivia Yang Rhapsody in e minor
2nd April Shi Reminiscence
HM Torie Grecu Summer Memories
International Piano Composition Contest (sponsored by the Guild)
FINALIST
Chelsea Zhang Squirrels Playing Hopscotch
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Carter Craig Processione
Kenneth Grecu The Antique Music Box
Anna Li Ice Cream Flavors
Edward Liu Deer in the Woods
April Shi Reminiscence
Edward Yang Silly Semiquavers
Isabel Yang Rolling Waves
North Carolina Federation Junior Composers Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and under)
Winner: Harper Lucke Summertime
2nd Place: Claire Yu Country Fair
Class II (Ages 10-12)
Winner: Isabel Yang Rolling Waves
2nd Place: Madison Park Irish Countryside
Class III (Ages 13-15)
2nd Place: Anthony Yang Sailing the Balearic Islands
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
Winner: April Shi Reminiscence
2nd Place: Olivia Yang Rhapsody in e minor
Beethoven Composition Conttest
Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
Anna Li Ice Cream Flavors
Chelsea Zhang Squirrels Playing Hopscotch
Claire Yu Country Fair
Harper Lucke Summertime
Edward Liu Deer in the Woods
JUNIOR DIVISION
Anjani Kondapalli Forest Animals
Isabel Yang Rolling Waves
Madison Park Irish Countryside
Tomas Mateus Medieval Festival
Anthony Yang Sailing the Balearic Islands
Kenneth Grecu The Antique Music Box
SENIOR DIVISION
Elaine Tang Bloom
April Shi Reminiscence
Irene Yang Hope is Coming
Torie Grecu Summer Memories
Ivy Liu Lucioles de la Luna (Fireflies of the Moon)
Carter Craig Processione
2020
NATIONAL PIANO EXPLORER MAGAZINE Composition Contest
Winner: Shawn An A Sled Dog's Day Off
Shawn's compsition was published in the 2020 December issue.)
NCMTA Young Composers Contest Winners!
ELEMENTARY
1st Gabriela Mateus The Mysterious Mansion
2nd Anjani Kondapalli Lonesome Puppy
3rd Harper Lucke Dancing Pumpkins
HM Chelsea Zhang Dancing Ice Crystals
JUNIOR
1st Tomas Mateus Rise of the Pharaoh
2nd Anthony Yang Morning Breeze
3rd Kenneth Grecu The Amusement Park
HM Madison Park Pirates in Pursuit
SENIOR
1st Olivia Yang Rhapsody in c minor
2nd Elaine Tang Memories
3rd Sarah Major Creepy Castle
HM Audrey Zhou Dragon Quest
Federation Junior Composers STATE Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
Winner Gabriela Mateus The Mysterious Mansion
2nd Chelsea Zhang Dancing Ice Crystals
Class II (Ages 10-12)
Winner Isabel Yang Springtime in the Forest
2nd Madison Park Pirates in Pursuit
Class III (Ages 13-15)
Winner Sarah Major Creepy Castle
2nd Torie Grecu Barcelona Visit
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
Winner Shawn An Auf Wiedersehen
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by the GUILD)
FINALIST
Audrey Zhou Dragon Quest
HM
Shawn An Auf Wiedersehen
Sanjana Bellapu Sailing the Bermuda Triangle
Carter Craig The Sorcerer's Revenge
Gabriela Mateus The Mysterious Mansion
Tomas Mateus Rise of the Pharaoh
Olivia Yang Rhapsody in c minor
Chelsea Zhang Dancing Ice Crystals
Beethoven Composition Contest
Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY
Chelsea Zhang Dancing Ice Crystals
Harper Lucke Dancing Pumpkins
Gabriela Mateus Mysterious Mansion
Anjani Kondapalli Lonesome Puppy
JUNIOR
Isabel Yang Springtime in the Forest
Madison Park Pirates in Pursuit
Tomas Mateus The Pharaoh's Rise
Anthony Yang The Taste of Summer (Suite)
Kenneth Grecu The Amusement Park
Sarah Major Creepy Castle
SENIOR
Irene Yang Across the Sea
Torie Grecu Barcelona Visit
Carter Craig Sorcerer's Revenge
Sanjana Bellapu Sailing the Bermuda Triangle
Audrey Zhou Dragon Quest
Shawn An Auf Wiedersehen
2019
NCMTA Young Composers Contest Winners!
ELEMENTARY
1st Isabel Yang The Circus Parade
2nd Nandhana Ramesh Midnight Dance
3rd Anjani Kondapalli Woodland Dance
HM Gabriela Mateus Traveling Gypsies
JUNIOR
1st Anthony Yang Invention, No.1 in d minor
2nd Tomas Mateus Pirates on the Rampage!
3rd Elaine Tang Message in a Bottle
SENIOR
1st Audrey Zhou City Lights
2nd Olivia Yang Rhapsody in c minor
3rd Shawn An The Island Suite
HM Giancarlo Carpinelli New York Cafe
Federation Junior Composers STATE Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
Winner Gabriela Mateus Traveling Gypsies
Class II (Ages 10-12)
Winner Tomas Mateus Pirates on the Rampage!
2nd Place Anthony Yang Invention No.1, in d minor
Class III (Ages 13-15)
Winner Elaine Tang Message in a Bottle
2nd Place Torie Grecu Tales from the British Isles
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
Winner Shawn An The Island Suite
2nd Place William Pak Final Chapter
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by the Guild)
FINALISTS
Giancarlo Carpinelli New York Cafe
Audrey Zhou City Lights
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Shawn An The Island Suite
Sanjana Bellapu Waltz in A Major
Carter Craig The Tzar's Waltz
William Pak Final Chapter
Elaine Tang Message in a Bottle
Beethoven Compostion Event
Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY
Tomas Mateus Pirates on the Rampage!
Madison Park Peeve's Mischief
Isabel Yang The Circus Parade
JUNIOR
Elaine Tang Message in a Bottle
Anthony Yang Invention No.1 in d minor
SENIOR
Sanjana Sri Bellapu Waltz in A Major
Carter Craig The Tsar's Waltz
William Pak Final Chapter
Audrey Zhou City Lights
2018
NCMTA Young Composers Competition Winners!
1st Isabel Yang (The Cupcake Waltz)
2nd Eleanor Zhang (Sprinttime Festival)
3rd Alexander Shi (Chase in the Haunted Forest)
JUNIOR
1st Olivia Yang (The Lucerne Suite)
2nd April Shi (Wings)
HM Nathan Zhang (The Gypsy Travelers)
SENIOR
1st Sanjana Bellapu (Caribbean Breeze)
2nd Carson Garcia (Memories of Ellie)
3rd Audrey Zhou (Hall of Illusions)
HM Shawn An (Portraits of the Wild West)
International Composition Competition (Guild)
FINALISTS:
April Shi (Wings)
Olivia Yang (The Lucerne Suite)
Audrey Zhou (Hall of Illusions)
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Sanjana Bellapu (Caribbean Breeze)
Lindsay-Catherine May (Symphony of Summer Nights)
William Pak (Departure)
Anthnony Yang (The Ocean's Mysteries)
Eleanor Zhang (Springtime Festival)
Nathan Zhang (The Gypsy Travelers)
Lynn Zhao (Journey of the Gypsies)
Federation Junior Composers STATE CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Isabel Yang (The Cupcake Waltz)
2nd Place: Eleanor Zhang (Springtime Festival)
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Nathan Zhang (The Gypsy Traverlers)
2nd Place: Anthony Yang (The Ocean's Mysteries)
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Ashna Patel (Venetian Masquerade)
2nd Place: Olivia Yang (The Lucerne Suite)
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: William Pak (Departure)
2017
Beethoven Composition Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY
Ethan He "The Prowling Night Wolves"
Alex Shi "Chase in the Haunted Forest"
Eleanor Zhang "Springtime Festival"
Isabel Yang "The Cupcake Waltz"
Anthony Yang "The Ocean's Mysteries"
Kenneth Grecu "March of the Forest Trolls"
Lynn Zhao "Journey of the Gypsies"
JUNIOR
Nathan Zhang "The Gypsy Travelers"
Abhinav Amith "Night in the Woods"
Elaine Tang "The Sorcerer's Secret"
April Shi "Wings"
Irene Yang "The Ghostly Midnight Waltz"
Torie Grecu "The Flower Garden"
Deems May "The Pirates Attack!!"
Olivia Yang "The Lucerne Suite"
SENIOR
Sanjana Bellapu "Caribbean Breeze"
Audrey Zhou "Hall of Illusions"
Ashna Patel "Venetian Masquerade"
Carter Craig "The Final Stand"
Shawn An "Portrait of the Wild West"
William Pak "Departure"
Carson Garcia "Memories of Ellie"
Lindsay-Catherine May "Symphony of Summer Nights"
Lynn Freeman Olson National Composition Competition
NATIONAL WINNER: Shawn An
PIANO EXPLORER MAGAZINE NATIONAL COMPOSITION CONTEST WINNER!
(sponsored by Clavier Companion)
Winning Compositions are published in the National Magazine!
NATIONAL WINNER: Anthony Yang (Lakeside Walks in Switzerland)
NCMTA Young Composers Competition
ELEMENTARY
1st Place: Isabel Yang Camel Ride
2nd Place: Nathan Zhang Summertime Festival
3rd Place: Evan Xie Halloween Night
HM: Anthony Yang European Travels
JUNIOR
1st Place: Sanjana Bellapu Moonlight River
2nd Place: Olivia Yang Fantasia in g minor
3rd Place: April Shi Autumn Waltz
HM: Irene Yang Dance of the Midnight Witches
SENIOR
2nd Place: Carson Garcia Nocturne in g minor
3rd Place: Lindsay-Catherine May Flamenco Rhapsody
HM: William Pak Reflections
International Piano Composition Competition
(sponsored by the American College of Musicians - GUILD)
WINNERS
Shawn An Sailing the Seven Seas
William Pak Reflections
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Claire Bengough The Melancholy Witch
Sophie Liu The Music Box
Alex Shi Ghosts in the Haunted House
Evan Xie Halloween Night
Anthony Yang Europeen Travels
Isabel Yang Egyptian Camel Ride
Federation Junior Composition REGIONAL CONTEST
Federation Junior Composers STATE CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Anthony Yang European Travels
2nd Place: Isabel Yang Egyptian Camel Ride
HM: Ellen Eichstedt The Dancing Leprechans
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Olivia Yang Fantasia in g minor
2nd Place: April Shi Autumn Waltz
HM: Sarah Eichstedt The Horses of Camaragues
HM: Torie Grecu Wedding Celebration
HM: Elaine Tang The Enchanted Garden
HM: Irene Yang Dance of the Midnight Witches
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Shawn An Sailing the Seven Seas
2nd Place: Sanjana Bellapu Moonlight River
HM: Carter Craig Shadows Behind Me
HM: William Pak Reflections
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place:: Jun Son Night Train
2016
Beethoven Composition Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY
Kenny Grecu "Dance of the Pirates"
Anthony Yang "European Travels"
Eleanor Zhang "The Dancing Flowers"
Sonia Zhang "Butterflies"
JUNIOR
Carter Craig "Shadows Behind Me"
Deems May "Blackbeard is Coming!"
Olivia Yang "Fantasia in g minor"
SENIOR
William Pak "Reflections"
Jun Son "Night Train"
NCMTA Young Composers Competition
ELEMENTARY
1st Place: Anthony Yang Variations of Fall Colors
2nd Place: Ellen Eichstedt Kayaking the Ocean Waves
3rd Place: Nathan Zhang The Leprechaun
JUNIOR
1st Place: April Shi Rivulets
2nd Place: Audrey Zhou Summertime Ice Cream Truck
3rd Place: Ashna Patel Blue Ridge Bicycle Ride
SENIOR
2nd Place: Jun Son Syncopation
3rd Place: Lindsay-Catherine May Queen Anne's Revenge
HM: Carson Carcia Nocturne in G
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: Vance Ayscue European Travels
WINNER: April Shi Rivulets
HM: Sophie Liu A Tour of Italy
HM: Lindsay-Catherine May Queen Anne's Revenge
HM: Jana Pak Dance of the Little Elves
HM: Jun Son Syncopation
HM: Anthony Yang Variations of Fall Colors
Federation Junior Composition REGIONAL CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and under)
WINNER: Anthony Yang Variations of Fall Colors
Federation Junior Composers STATE CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Anthony Yang Variations of Fall Colors
2nd Place: Ellen Eichstedt Kayaking the Ocean Waves
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: April Shi Rivulets
2nd Place: Sophie Liu A Tour of Italy
Class III (Ages 13-15)
2nd Place: William Pak New Heights
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place:: Jun Son Syncopation
2015
Beethoven Composition Special Commendations
ELEMENTARY
Ellen Eichstedt "Kayaking the Ocean Waves"
Sarah Eichstedt "Horseback Ride Throught the Sorcerer's Forest"
Elaine Tang "The Arctic Trek"
Alex Shi "Halloween Ghosts"
Anthony Yang "Variations of Fall Colors"
Melody Zeng "Dance of the Munchkins"
Nathan Zhang "The Leprechauns"
JUNIOR
Shawn An "The Turning Tides"
Ivy Liu "Spirit of the Sea"
Ashna Patel "Blue Ridge Bicycle Ride"
April Shi "Rivulets"
Oivia Yang "Dreaming of the Sea"
Audrey Zhou "Summertime Ice Crean Truck"
SENIOR
Vance Aysue "European Travels"
Yena Kang "The Tree Way"
Lindsay-Catherine May "Queen Anne's Revenge"
Willian Pak "New Heights"
Jun Son "Syncopation"
NCMTA Young Composers Competition
ELEMENTARY
1st Place: Sarah Eichstedt Traveling Over the Open Seas
2nd Place: Anthony Yang The Irish Dancers
3rd Place: Melody Zeng The Great Monarch
HM: Elaine Tang Spring Waltz
JUNIOR
1st Place: William Pak Dreams of the Sea
2nd Place: Olivia Yang The Moonlit River
3rd Place: Ivy Liu The Mystical Garden
HM: Christina Yang Dance of the Spooky Witches
SENIOR
2nd Place: Jun Son Summertime Rag
3rd Place: Carson Garcia Rhapsody in Bb Minor
HM: Yena Kang Sakura Breeze
HM: Matthew Buie Procession of the Circus Elephants
PIANO EXPLORER MAGAZINE NATIONAL COMPOSITION CONTEST WINNERS!
(sponsored by Clavier Companion)
Sarah Eichstedt (Flight of the Pegasuses) Second Place
Olivia Yang (The Pegasus of Moonlight) HM
Carson Garcia (Flight of the Phoenix) HM
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: William Pak Dreams of the Sea
WINNER: Yena Kang Sakura Breeze
WINNER: Jun Son Summertime Rag
FINALIST: Ellen Eichstedt The Hopping Frogs
FINALIST: Carson Garcia Rhapsody in Bb minor
HM: Shawn An Waltz in Eb Major
HM: Kai Chen Dinos at Dawn
HM: Deems May The Haunted House
HM: Lindsay-Catherine May Viennese Waltz
HM: Natalie Tai A Dream of Autumn
HM: Rachel Witner Wild Horses of Tuscany
Federation Junior Composition REGIONAL CONTEST
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Jun Son Summertime Rag
Federation Junior Composition STATE CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Sarah Eichstedt Traveling Over the Open Seas
2nd Place: Melody Zeng The Great Monarch
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Olivia Yang The Moonlit River
2nd Place: Elaine Tang Spring Waltz
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: William Pak Dreams of the Sea
2nd Place: Natalie Tai A Dream of Autumn
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Jun Son Summertime Rag
2014
Charlotte Music Teachers Association
Beethoven Composition Event "Special Commendations"
ELEMENTARY
Jana Pak The French Marching Band
Christina Yang Dance of the Spooky Witches
Melody Zeng The Great Monarch
JUNIOR
Matthew Buie Procession of the Circus Elephants
Carson Garcia Rhapsody in Bb minor
William Pak Dreams of the Sea
Natalie Tai A Dream of Autumn
SENIOR
Yena Kang Sakura Breeze
NCMTA Young Composers Competition
ELEMENTARY
1st Place: Olivia Yang The Lost Love Letter
2nd Place: Anthony Yang Indian Drums
3rd Place: Christina Yang Flight of the Witches
HM: Hansford Curran The Marching Penguins
HM: Sarah Eichstedt Halloween Night
JUNIOR
2nd Place: Justin Roen The Four Seasons
3rd Place: Shawn An Rondo in d minor
HM: William Pak Antique Waltz
SENIOR
1st Place: Jun Son Rhapsody in g minor
2nd Place: Vance Ayscue The Pirate's Quest
3rd Place: Mitchell Erb Under the Willow Tree
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: Anna Osment Grand Canyon by Horseback
HM: Vance Ayscue The Pirate's Quest
HM: Lindsay-Catherine May Reflections by the Shore
HM: William Pak Antique Waltz
HM: Ashna Patel The Old Haunted Mansion
HM: Spencer Watson The Creepy Graveyard
HM: Rachel Witner Kokopelli's Legend
HM: Audrey Zhou Summer Horseback Ride
Federation Junior Composers REGIONAL CONTEST
WINNER; Rachel Witner Kokopelli's Legend
Federation Junior Composers STATE CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Elaine Tang Ghosts in the Haunted Castle
2nd Place: Christina Yang Flight of the Witches
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Ivy Liu The Russian Spy
2nd Place: Sophie Liu Circus Show
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Rachel Witner Kokopelli's Legend
2nd Place: Jun Son Rhapsody in g minor
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place: Anna Osment Grand Canyon by Horseback
2013
Beethoven Composition Event (Special Commendations)
ELEMENTARY
Carter Craig Waltz of the Autumn Leaves
Ivy Liu The Russian Spy
Ben Lu Fourth of July Parade
Olivia Yang The Lost Love Letter
Melody Zeng The Two Talking Parrots
Audrey Zhou Summer Horseback Ride
JUNIOR
Shawn An Rondo in d minor
Chloe Ayscue Marionettes
Elizabeth Buie Under the Big Top
Lindsay-Catherine May Reflections by the Shore
William Pak Antique Waltz
Spencer Watson The Creepy Graveyard
SENIOR
Vance Ayscue The Pirate's Quest
Mitchelll Erb Under the Willow Tree
Anna Osment Grand Canyon by Horseback
Akshay Patel The Antiques in the Attic
Jun Son Rhapsody in g minor
Rachel Witner Kokopelli's Legend
Shirley Zeng Mardi Gras Celebration
National Federation of Music Clubs
Lynn Freeman Olson National Composition Competition
HONORABLE MENTION: Rachel Witner Scampering Squirrels!
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: Fletcher Curran Fireworks!
FINALIST: Sarah Johnson Old English Romance
HM: Vance Ayscue Christmas Memories
Federation Junior Composers SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONTEST
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Anna Osment Rocky Mountain Splendors
Federation Junior Composers STATE CONTEST
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Ivy Liu The Mysterious Castle
2nd Place: Christina Yang Spring Festival
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: James Welsh The Evil Dragons
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Rachel Witner The Traveling Carnival
2nd Place: Vance Ayscue Christmas Memories
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Sarah Johnson Old English Romance
2nd Place: Anna Osmelnt Rocky Mountain Splendors
2012
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: Sarah Johnson Love’s Remembrance
FINALIST: Madison Burke Maleficent’s Dance
HM: John Byrum Momentary Meeting
Erin Coss Three Playful Kittens
Anna Osment Cruising Jamaican Waters
Stacey Park Flamenco Dance at Midnight
Christina Yang Jazzy Band
Audrey Zhou The Busy Spider
Federation Junior Composers State Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Ivy Liu Chinese Flower Garden
2nd Place: Christina Yang Jazzy Band
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Kevin Lu Witch’s Dance
2nd Place: James Welsh The Dancing Raindrops
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Rachel Witner The Enchanted Carousel
2nd Place: Mitchell Erb The Pirate’s Quest
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: John Byrum Momentary Meeting
2nd Place: Stacey Park Flamenco Dance at Midnight
North Carolina Music Teachers Association Young Composers State Contest
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
WINNER: Ivy Liu Chinese Flower Garden
2nd Place: Shawn An The Ancient Castle
JUNIOR DIVISION
WINNER: Colin Erb The Midnight Ride
2nd Place: Kevin Lu Witch’s Dance
HM: Mitchell Erb The Pirate’s Quest
SENIOR DIVISION
3rd Place: Anna Osment Cruising Jamaican Waters
Beethoven Composition Event (Special Commendations)
ELEMENTARY
Michelle Yang Dancing Ghosts
Elaine Tang The Sad Jack-o-Lantern
Hansford Curran Fireworks!
Ivy Liu The Mysterious Castle
Sophie Liu The PIrate's Adventures
Carter Craig Midnight Waters
Justin Roen Teashing Etude
JUNIOR
Lindsay-Catherine May The Secret Agent
SENIOR
Akshay Patel Black Forest Dance
Vance Ayscue Christmas Memories
Anna Osment Rocky Mountain Splendors
Stacey Park Searching For My Lost Love
Sarah Johnson Old English Romance
2011
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: Lindsay-Catherine May The Sea Serpent
FINALISTS: Anne Buie Lizzie and Mr. Darcy
Grace Lee Simmons The Antique Carousel
HM: Vance Ayscue Caribbean Vacation
Ian Fauchier The Jazzy Jaguar
Brendan Shi Reflections
Federation Junior Composers State Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Sophie Liu The Magical Palace
2nd Place: Audrey Zhou The School Playground
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Fletcher Curran The Jolly Jittery Juggler
2nd Place: James Welsh Rainforest Rhythms
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Anna Osment Summer at the Bahamas
2nd Place: Stacey Park Percolating Penguins
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place: Madison Burke Calypso’s Waltz
North Carolina Music Teachers Association Young Composers State Contest
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
WINNER: Audrey Zhou The School Playground
JUNIOR DIVISION
WINNER: Alex Chen Summer Festival
2nd Place: Kevin Lu Halloween Spook
3rd Place: Ian Fauchier The Jazzy Jaguar
SENIOR DIVISION
1st Place: Madison Burke Calypso’s Waltz
Beethoven Composition Event (Special Commendations)
Shawn An, Vance Ayscue, Madison Burke, John Byrum, Elizabeth Buie, Carter Craig,
Fletcher Curran, Mitchell Erb, Ian Fauchier, Sarah Johnson, Sophie Liu,
Lindsay-Catherine May, Anna Osment, Akshay Patel, Stacey Park, James Welsh,
2010
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNERS: Harrison Allen Catawba Indian Lament
Fletcher Curran Dance of the Skeletons
Stacey Park A Dying Sacrifice for Love
FINALIST: Brendan Shi Muscovite March
HM: Sarah Johnson Solar Eclipse
David Milligan The Marching Band
Grace Lee Simmons Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz
Federation Junior Composers State Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: James Welsh The Musical Sounds of Autumn
2nd Place: Carter Craig March of the U.S. A.
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Vance Ayscue Cherokee Sun Dance
2nd Place: Rachel Witner County Fair
Class III (Ages 13-15)
2nd Place: Sara Lee The Last Dance
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place: Grace Lee Simmons Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz
North Carolina Music Teachers Association Young Composers State Contest
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
WINNER: Fletcher Curran Dance of the Skeletons
2nd Place: James Welsh The Musical Sounds of Autumn
JUNIOR DIVISION
2nd Place: Rachel Witner County Fair
3rd Place: Vance Ayscue Cherokee Sun Dance
SENIOR DIVISION
WINNER: Grace Lee Simmons Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz
2nd Place: Anne Buie Lizzy and Mr. Darcy
3rd Place: Anna Osment Sailing the Mediterranean
3rd Place: Stacey Park A Dying Sacrifice for Love
Beethoven Composition Event (Special Commendations)
Fletcher Curran, Sophie Liu, Lindsay-Catherine May, Brendan Shi, Rachel Witner
PTA Reflections State Composition Contest
WINNER: Anna Osment
2009
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
HM: Elizabeth Buie Rachel’s Pony
Tony Geppert Nine O’Clock Blues
Sara Lee Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree
Will Simmons Indian Moon Dance
James Welsh The Musical Serpent
Federation Junior Composers State Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Fletcher Curran Dance of the Warlocks
2nd Place: James Welsh The Musical Serpent
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Brendan Shi Waltz in f# minor
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Grace Lee Simmons Mulan’s Masquerade
2nd Place: Tony Geppert Nine O’Clock Blues
North Carolina Music Teachers Association Young Composers State Contest
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
WINNER: Jesse Curran The Haunted House
2nd Place: James Welsh The Musical Serpent
3rd Place: Fletcher Curran Dance of the Warlocks
HM: Rachel Witner The Haunted Castle
JUNIOR DIVISION
WINNER: Madison Burke Midnight in Moscow
2nd Place: Alex Chen Cherokee Fire Dance
3rd Place: Sara Lee Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree
HM: Will Simmons Indian Moon Dance
SENIOR DIVISION
WINNER: Brendan Shi Waltz in f# minor
2nd Place: Katherine Williams The Pharaoh’s Phantom
3rd Place: Grace Lee Simmons Mulan’s Masquerade
HM: Anne Buie The Devil’s Toccata
HM: Molly McDade Sweet Sixteen
Beethoven Composition Event (Special Commendations)
Ian Anderson, Alex Chen, Jesse Curran, Tony Geppert, Sara Lee, Molly McDade,
Anna Osment, Kate Player, Roddey Player, Brendan Shi, Melissa Shields,
Grace Lee Simmons, Will Simmons, Rachel Witner
2008
International Piano Composition Contest
(sponsored by American College of Musicians - Guild)
WINNER: Hannah Clark The Encounter
FINALISTS: Ian Anderson The Regal Stallion
Anne Buie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
HM: Lily Clark Morning Church Bells
Natalie Popovich Spring Events
Brendan Shi A Night in Spain
Will Simmons The Sad Indian
Federation Junior Composers State Contest
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Jesse Curran Thunder’s Revolt
2nd Place: Owen E. The Sheriff’s Blues
Class II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Sara Lee The Turning Tide
Class III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Brendan Shi A Night in Spain
2nd Place: Madison Burke Gypsy Caravan
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place: Tony Geppert Schroeder’s Blues
North Carolina Music Teachers Association Young Composers State Contest
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
WINNER: Jesse Curran Thunder’s Revolt
2nd Place: Rachel Witner Scampering Squirrels
3rd Place: Will Simmons The Sad Indian
JUNIOR DIVISION
3rd Place: Brendan Shi A Night in Spain
HM: Sara Lee The Turning Tide
SENIOR DIVISION
2nd Place: Tony Geppert Schroeder’s Blues
3rd Place: Katherine Williams The Ladies Chat
HM: Roddey Player Terrors of the Atlantic
Beethoven Composition Event (Special Commendations)
Ian Anderson, Ben Arant, Madison Burke, Hannah Clark, Natalie Clark,
Tony Geppert, Sarah Johnson, Sara Lee, Molly McDade, Anna Osment,
Kate Player, Roddey Player
PTA Reflections Composition Contest (District and State* Winners)
INTERMEDIATE
WINNER: Rachel Witner*
3rd Place: Katherine Allen
MIDDLE
WINNER: Sara Lee*
SENIOR
2nd Place: Tony Geppert
3rd Place: Melissa Shields
