Please read the submission criteria below before submitting your entry! Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

 

​ELIGIBILITY

• Open to students currently enrolled in grades 8–12.

• Submissions must be the original work of the student(s). (No AI-generated work will be allowed)

• Collaborative works are permitted. If selected, collaborators will share any prize awarded.

• Students may submit multiple entries and may submit in multiple categories.

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SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:

SCRIPT/SCENE EXCERPT

Submit:

• A script or scene excerpt between 750–1,000 words

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Additionally, include a brief statement (150-300 words) describing the context of the scene or script, your artistic vision, and any performance considerations. There is no maximum cast size; however, selected works may be performed with reduced casting and/or character doubling based on production needs. Any theatrical style is welcome. One-person plays are also permitted.

 

STAND-ALONE SONG

Submit:

• Full song demo (composer recording, piano-vocal demo, or equivalent)

• Lyric sheet

• Piano-vocal score (optional, but encouraged)

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Additionally, include a brief statement (150–300 words) describing the context of the song, your artistic vision, and any performance considerations. Songs may be written in any musical style.

 

INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION

Submit:

• Original instrumental composition between 3–5 minutes

• Audio file. Notation software renders (MuseScore, Dorico, Noteflight, Finale, Sibelius, etc.) are acceptable

• Full score(s) (exported and formatted to the best of your ability)

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FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

Please submit all materials digitally.

Accepted file types include:

• PDF (scripts, lyrics, scores)

• WAV, MP3, or M4A (audio)

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Please be sure to include the names of all collaborators on your submission materials, as well as in your submission form.

 

JUDGING CRITERIA

Submissions will be evaluated on:

• Creativity and originality

• Artistic vision

• Craft and technical execution

• Emotional impact

• Performance potential

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RIGHTS

Writers and composers retain all rights to their work.

By submitting, participants grant The Musical Offering permission to:

• Review and evaluate the submission

• Present selected works as part of "MO Show: In Concert!"

• Use titles, excerpts, and promotional materials for marketing purposes related to the event

• No ownership of submitted material will be transferred.​

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We can't wait to hear your stories, songs, and music. Whether you're an experienced creator or submitting your first original work, we encourage you to share your voice and be part of this exciting celebration of new work!

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