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New Century Competition

The NANM New Century Competition is an exciting new initiative designed to showcase innovative talent and celebrate the history and future of African American music.  This competition offers a platform for emerging artists to gain recognition and engage with the evolving landscape of contemporary classical music. This year's competition is for percussion instruments.

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Please direct all questions to the National Scholarship Chair, Dr. Walter McLean: walter.mclean@scholarshipchair.nanm.org or wrmcl@yahoo.com

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Follow the links below for more information.

$7,000

First Place Award

$3,500

Second Place Award

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