Bill Conti on the importance of entering competitions and “being in the game” from the 2020 Bill Conti Big Band Arranging Competition winners showcase during the Big Band Hang with Alan Chan.
Bill Conti Big Band Arranging
Funded with the generous support of Bill Conti.
A short big band arrangement of an original or standard.
Written for standard Big Band Instrumentation
(5 Sax /woodwind doubles, 4 Trumpet, 4 Trombone, Rhythm Section)
Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
1st Place Award: $1000
2nd Place Award: $500
3rd Place Award: $250
Age Restrictions: 35 and younger
Submission Deadline: 1 September 2025
Submissions Closed for
Bill Conti Big Band Arranging
Pat Williams Composing & Arranging
Original composition or arrangement for any instrumentation in any genre.
Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
1st Place Award: $1000
2nd Place Award: $500
3rd Place Award: $250
Age Restrictions: 29 and younger
Submission Deadline: 1 September 2025
Submissions Closed for
Pat Williams Composing & Arranging
Van Alexander Arranging
A short arrangement of an original or standard.
This may be written for any instrumentation, including vocals.
Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
1st Place Award: 1000
2nd Place Award: 500
3rd Place Award: 250
Age Restrictions: 29 and under
Submission Deadline: 15 June 2024
Submissions Closed for
Van Alexander Arranging
Ray & Jon Charles Vocal Arranging
A short vocal arrangement of an original or standard for any size vocal ensemble.
Submit a musical score PDF and recording.
1st Place Award: $1000
2nd Place Award: $500
3rd Place Award: $250
Age Restrictions: 29 and younger
Submission Deadline: 1 June 2023
Submissions Closed for
Ray & Jon Charles Vocal Arranging
Additional Requirements For ASMAC Student Competitions
- One-page statement of career goals & aspirations.
- Letter of recommendation from a faculty member and/or professional composer or arranger who is familiar with the applicant's work.
- Current student identification card (copy) or confirmation letter of continuous full-time private study from instructor.
- To apply, you must be a current student studying arranging and music composition in a music school, college, conservatory, university, or privately. (ASMAC membership not required.)
- Submissions open. Submit Entry buttons will appear above when open.
Please direct any questions to: Charles Fernandez, Chairperson, ASMAC Scholarships / Competitions – [email protected]