Hillcrest Wind Ensemble
International Composition Contest
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 HWE Composition Contest!
1st place ($500) - Jared Richardson - Strawberry Moon Salute
2nd place ($250) - Lukas Borek - Fanfare and Joy
Congratulations! These works will be played at our spring concerts on March 19 & 25, 2023.
Prospectus
Thank you for your interest in the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble International Composition Contest. This annual contest will be discontinued after the performance of the 2022 winning compositions on March 19 & 25, 2023. We would like to thank everyone for all the wonderful submissions and winning entries over the years.
For information on other composition contests, you may visit these websites:
American Composers Forum
Composer's Site
Past Winners
2021 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our 2022 cabaret concert on June 18, 2022.
1st Place - $500 prize
Chandler Comer - Fanfare to our Future
2nd Place - $250 prize
Christopher Lowry - Magnolia Fantasy
2020 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our 2022 spring concerts on April 3, 2022 and April 9, 2022.
1st Place - $500 prize
2nd Place - $250 prize
2019 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our 2022 spring concerts on April 3, 2022 and April 9, 2022.
1st Place - $500 prize
2nd Place - $250 prize
2018 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Spring Concerts on March 23, 2019 and March 31, 2019.
1st Place - $500 prize
2nd Place - $250 prize
2017 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Spring Concerts on March 31, 2018 and April 15, 2018.
1st Place - $500 prize
2nd Place - $250 prize
Honorable Mention
2016 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Fall Concert on October 8, 2016.
1st Place
2nd Place
Honorable Mention
2013 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Spring Concert on April 12, 2014.
1st Place
2nd Place
Honorable Mention
2012 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Spring Concert on April 13, 2013.
1st Place
2nd Place
Honorable Mention
2011Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Spring Concert on April 14, 2012.
1st Place
2nd Place
2010 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Fall Classics Wind Ensemble Concert on November 6, 2010.
1st Place
2nd Place
2009 Contest
These winning entries were performed at our Fall Classic Wind Ensemble Concert on October 18, 2009.
1st Place
2nd Place: Invocation and Alleluia by Ralph Raymond Hays
Honorable Mention