This competition is open to all children ages 8 through 13 in the Asheville region. Submissions, on paper only, must include the writer's name, address, telephone number, birth date, and name of music teacher or school attended. Contestants may write about musical instruments in general or about a specific kind of instrument, such as guitar, piano, flute, drums, or any other type. Entries will be judged by a committee headed by AMIS member and distinguished music teacher Peggy H. Baird of Huntsville, Alabama. Winning essays will be published in the Society's Newsletter , which reaches an international readership.
Participation is open to everyone upon payment of the registration fee.
The non-profit American Musical Instrument Society welcomes musicians, instrument makers, collectors, dealers, students and teachers, and everyone interested in musical instruments of any culture or period. All rights protected.