History
The Pikes Peak Young Composers Competition was created in 1995 by Leonard Rhodes to provide an opportunity for young composers throughout the State of Colorado to create original music. The Competition is now open to young people ages six to eighteen throughout the world. This competition allows musicians in grades K through 12 to create music, have their compositions professionally evaluated by a panel of expert judges, and to publicly perform their music. Since 2000 PPYC has offered: Annual competitions, public concerts, summer workshops, and regional workshops. Executive/Artistic Director Leonard Rhodes plans for continued opportunities that offer young people creative outlets not available in schools or through other arts organizations.