expert21 Posted December 8, 2024 Posted December 8, 2024 This post was recognized by chopin! "Thank you for organizing this year's Christmas event! These events are a great way for us to learn how to compose for a specific emotion or holiday!" expert21 was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Organizer' and 10 points. It's time for the annual Young Composers Christmas Music Event! The Brief Same as ever year - write anything inspired by a winter celebration (e.g. Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa) or just Winter in general (or Summer for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere). If you want to participate, pop a comment below! You could have a look at last year's competition for inspiration if you like: As usual there are no prizes and everyone's a winner. You will however, be rewarded with a beautiful badge designed by our very own @PeterthePapercomPoser. Submissions are open now (8th December). Submissions will be included in this thread. There is no deadline, though preferably your piece should be done before Christmas or at least before the end of December. What are you waiting for? Get composing! 5 Quote
AlexL Posted December 9, 2024 Posted December 9, 2024 I think I'm going to participate! Would a sax quartet tounge-in-cheek version of Sleigh Ride be acceptable? Thank you! 1 Quote
Thatguy v2.0 Posted December 10, 2024 Posted December 10, 2024 On 12/9/2024 at 8:50 AM, AlexL said: Would a sax quartet tounge-in-cheek version of Sleigh Ride be acceptable? You should see the garbage Christmas music I've submitted lol. Anything you want is fine, this is lighthearted and fun. 1 1 Quote
PeterthePapercomPoser Posted December 14, 2024 Posted December 14, 2024 I've begun reharmonizing and doing a choral setting of a famous Polish Christmas Carol (although it's only famous in Poland of course). Count me in! Quote
PeterthePapercomPoser Posted December 15, 2024 Posted December 15, 2024 This post was recognized by chopin! "Who says we always have to use standard harmony for Christmas? Love your beautiful and harmonically interesting variations of this Polish Christmas carol!" PeterthePapercomPoser was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. Here's my entry to the event! Merry Christmas to all! Ho ho ho! Quote
Luis Hernández Posted December 16, 2024 Posted December 16, 2024 This post was recognized by chopin! "Very emotional, and somber piece. But I love it. This is a reminder that people celebrate Christmas in different ways." Luis Hernández was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. Hi, this is my contribution. Happy Christmas! Quote
Brandon S Posted December 21, 2024 Posted December 21, 2024 Ill be participating again this year. Quote
Frank Normandy Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 This post was recognized by chopin! "What a beautiful original composition, perfect for the Christmas spirit. Aside from peace, I also felt a little sadness, love and hope in this composition. Music that can evoke emotion is a huge winner in my book." Frank Normandy was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. Hello everyone, I wrote a Christmas piece for violin and piano with a pop-style song structure (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, coda), although there are no lyrics (really bad with writing lyrics, sorry!!^^). This is one of my first times writing music in pop form. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!!🎄 https://youtu.be/dG44w4HV6n0?si=9KvIDHHG8VUufK0M ~Frank Quote
Henry Ng Tsz Kiu Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 Hi @Frank Normandy, 3 hours ago, Frank Normandy said: wrote a Christmas piece for violin and piano with a pop-style song structure (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, coda), although there are no lyrics (really bad with writing lyrics, sorry!!^^). This is one of my first times writing music in pop form. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!!🎄 https://youtu.be/dG44w4HV6n0?si=9KvIDHHG8VUufK0M Apart from posting under this thread, you can also post your piece seperately as another post! Henry Quote
Frank Normandy Posted December 25, 2024 Posted December 25, 2024 On 12/21/2024 at 9:49 PM, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said: Hi @Frank Normandy, Apart from posting under this thread, you can also post your piece seperately as another post! Henry Ahh, thanks:) Maybe I will post it separately. ~Frank Quote
UncleRed99 Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 (edited) This post was recognized by chopin! "What a beautiful and cinematic approach to the Christmas holiday. Clearly, Christmas met Hollywood this year!" UncleRed99 was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. Is it too late to make a submission? 😅 The_Long_Arctic_Midnight_Suite_-_Kyle_Hilton_UncleRed99_With_Spitfire_VST_Audio.pdf Edited December 28, 2024 by UncleRed99 MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu The_Long_Arctic_Midnight_Suite_-_Kyle_Hilton_UncleRed99_With_Spitfire_VST_Audio.custom_score (1) > next PDF The_Long_Arctic_Midnight_Suite_-_Kyle_Hilton_UncleRed99_With_Spitfire_VST_Audio Quote
PeterthePapercomPoser Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 1 minute ago, UncleRed99 said: Is it too late to make a submission? 😅 No! Technically, the event is open until New Year's Day! So you can still make a submission and receive a participant badge before then. 1 Quote
UncleRed99 Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 Just now, PeterthePapercomPoser said: No! Technically, the event is open until New Year's Day! So you can still make a submission and receive a participant badge before then. YETH! Quote
ComposaBoi Posted December 28, 2024 Posted December 28, 2024 This post was recognized by chopin! "O Little Town Of Bethlehem, such a sweet and joyous tune! You really remind me of Christmas! Or is something else going on here? That ending......" ComposaBoi was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. Whipped this up super fast 😄 MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu O_little_town_of_bethlehem > next 1 Quote
mercurypickles Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 This post was recognized by chopin! "This is very expressive! You brought an ancient carol to life with your beautiful SATB harmony, and I really felt at peace listening to all 4 movements." mercurypickles was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. Hello! Here's my entry for this year. Quote
UncleRed99 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 Chopin: "What a beautiful and cinematic approach to the Christmas holiday. Clearly, Christmas met Hollywood this year!" @chopin I appreciate the compliment! 🙂 Glad I could contribute to the wonderful pieces that we have submitted for 2024, and I'm happy to have recently become a part of this forum! Happy 2025 everyone! Quote
Vavrinec Posted January 2 Posted January 2 This post was recognized by chopin! "Festive, upbeat, and a brilliantly orchestrated Christmas tune! The theme also perfectly matches the storyline of sleigh riding. It almost sounds as if Santa is running a little late, and is rushing to deliver all of his gifts on time. I love this, well done!" Vavrinec was awarded the badge '2024 Xmas Participant' and 5 points. It's probably too late, but I only got around to finishing my little composition today. I wish you all a wonderful new year! Although late, but hopefully my little piece will at least make you happy. Hurray to the snowy countryside for a sleigh ride. MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu Schlittenfahrt > next PDF Schlittenfahrt 1 Quote
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