CRS is pleased to announce its National Competition for Performing Artists. The award of first prize will consist of a commercially distributed new compact disc recording grant, featuring the performance of several composers' works. The second and third prize winners will receive honorable mention toward future recordings with CRS and eligibility for honorary life membership to Contemporary Record Society for distinguished participation. Application fee is free for each composition submitted, together with name, address, category/composition(s). There are no age restrictions. Each applicant may submit one performance tape copy of varied length for each application submitted. Each applicant may submit a performance of composers involving any period of music. CRS members are equally eligible. All applicants under age 19 must submit signatures of legal consent from parent or guardian. Applicants may involve any number of instrumentalists or voices. Please visit the award's website for more information.