With yet another record-breaking year of entries, we are excited to announce the 2025-2026 ILMEA Composition Contest honorees ! Congratulations to all students who submitted original compositions, arrangements and remixes - the adjudicators each year comment on the outstanding quality of musical works being written by Illinois music students. All students who entered will receive written feedback and comments in early 2026.
Please click below for a full list of honorees and congratulations to these outstanding composers, songwriters and creators!