The annual Church Music Submission was established to encourage the development of musical talent and to bring new musical works to light.

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Guidelines

Submissions should reflect gospel-related themes.

Submissions are accepted online here. The yearly submission deadline is November 1 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

Participants must submit their own original work.

Participants may submit up to three works per year, each of which must be in a different category.

Participants under 18 years old may submit with permission from a parent or guardian. The participant must provide the parent’s or guardian’s email address when filling out the submission form.

If a category does not receive enough submissions, it may be combined with another category for judging and awards.

Awards of Distinction ($200 USD), Awards of Merit ($100 USD), and special recognitions may be given in each category. If applicable, award money for a single submission will be divided equally among collaborators.

Submitters who are granted awards give the Church permission to publish and perform their work. Submitters always retain the copyright for their work.

Awarded submissions may be used on the Church’s music website, in Church magazines, or for other purposes.

Submission categories and descriptions are listed below.

Arrangements for Mixed Chorus New arrangements of an existing melody (hymn or other song) Each verse may have a different accompaniment Written for men’s and women’s voices (SATB, SAB, and so forth)

Arrangements for Men’s Chorus or Women’s Chorus New arrangements of an existing melody (hymn or other song) Each verse may have a different accompaniment Written for men’s or women’s voices (TB, TTBB, SA, SSA, and so forth)

Anthems Original music for mixed chorus, men’s chorus, or women’s chorus May include new musical settings of existing texts Each verse may have a different accompaniment

Solos, Duets, and Small Groups Original songs or arrangements of an existing melody Any vocal parts may be included

Contemporary Music Church-themed music in a contemporary style Original songs or arrangements of an existing melody For example: songs similar to music from EFY or the Youth theme album

Instrumental Music Original songs or arrangements of an existing melody Any combination of instruments may be used

International Music Non-English text or music written in an international style Original songs or arrangements of an existing melody



Submission Instructions

Participants may submit by filling out the online music submission form. A Church account or submitter profile is not required to submit. After the form is submitted, participants will receive an email requesting the submission file. To facilitate anonymous judging, submitted music should not include the contributors’ names. Only one file is required. For non-English submissions, it is recommended that participants also include a separate file containing the lyrics without any music.

While digital submissions are preferred, participants may mail a hard copy of their submission to Church music staff if necessary. However, the submission form must also be completed online for the submission to be considered. Mail submissions to:

Church Music Submission

23rd Floor

50 East North Temple

Salt Lake City, UT 84150-0023



Submissions received after November 1 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be considered in the following year’s review.

Frequently Asked Questions