The competition will continue until all have been heard, with the winner being announced following the close of the competition. To qualify, the composition entered must be an original rag, with three or more themes, that has not been previously published, recorded for sale, or previously played in this contest.
Composers are limited to one entry.
OMPA will supply qualified judges familiar with the music and capable of judging the composer's success in producing ragtime music. One judge may be a member of the general audience. Composition will be judge on originality, musicality and audience appeal. Written score of the music is not required by the judges. Walk-on entries will be allowed provided there are fewer than 10 advance entries.