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The Debate on Competition in Music in the Twentieth Century

The pros and cons of music competition in the United States have been discussed ever since the first such event took place over eighty years ago. Interestingly, justifications voiced on both sides of the debate have remained consistent over time. This study will review specific documentation from the past century and demonstrate the evolution of school-oriented competitive musical activity (including concerns that have arisen along the way) in an effort to provide present-day teachers with a fuller knowledge of the advantages and pitfalls of the various levels of music contest participation, particularly in a large-group format.