Registration has opened for the Hormel Historic Home’s annual Harris Music Contest. The deadline to register is Feb. 13.
The Harris Music Contest is open to any non-professional young musician living or studying in the Minnesota counties of Freeborn, Mower or Steele or the Iowa counties of Mitchell or Worth.
Instruments Invited: Piano, Strings, Wood winds, Brass, and Mallet Percussion
Age Divisions, on day of contest:
Beginners: age 6-8
Intermediate: age 9-11
Junior: age 12-14
Senior: age 15-18
The music contest itself will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 7 though that could change due to the number of participants. The total prize pool potential is $3,200. Rules and entry forms available at www.hormelhistorichome.org
A free and open-to-the-public concert and awards ceremony will follow the contest on at 4 p.m. at Knowlton Auditorium, with refreshments afterwards.
Anyone with questions can call 507-433-4243 or email piano@hormelhistorichome.org
The Harris Music Contest was created by the Hormel Historic Home in 2012 as part of their mission to further music appreciation and education for area youth. While initially a piano contest, melodic instruments were added as the contest expanded. The contest honors the memory and legacy of MarySue Hormel Harris, who continues to provide support for the Hormel Historic Home to offer musical opportunities to the community through their Music & Education Mission.