Ask the Composers  •  Collaborative Creativity  •  Why Craft Matters     

Decorating Your Masterpiece  •  Beginning Orchestration  

Lyric Writing  •  Arranging Modern Worship Songs  •  The World of Self Publishing

Writing for Children's Choirs  •  Publishing Essentials • And More...

Registrants are encouraged to submit one of their pieces for presentation in a virtual Master Class.  Our panel of writers and arrangers will offer encouragement and advice in a forum designed to focus on making each attendee's composition the best it can be.  Whether this is your first anthem, a lyric, a simple worship song or an arrangement of a well-known hymn or folksong, this is your chance to receive training from the best. 

 Onsite registrants will have their piece evaluated during the conference.

In order to participate in the Master Classes, you must submit a PDF of your piece by 5/20/24.  No corrections can be made after that date.  Only one piece will be accepted per attendee.

Please email Dawn Young at dyoung@martincreativeservices.com to be added to the Master Class schedule.

Virtual registrants may have their piece evaluated during the conference day, time permitting; otherwise, there will be a special Zoom evening for virtual registrants to participate in a Master Class.

 In order to participate a virtual Master Classes, you must submit a PDF and MP3 of your piece by 5/20/24.  No corrections can be made after that date.  Only one piece will be accepted per attendee.

Please email Dawn Young at dyoung@martincreativeservices.com to be added to the Master Class schedule.


Session handouts and other important information will be sent via Drop Box the week before the event.

Private lessons are available during the week.  Those interested must contact Dawn Young directly at dyoung@martincreativeservices.com   When emailing, please let her know you will want an in-person lesson. 

 Private lessons cost an additional $55 for 30 minutes or $105 for 60 minutes.


Zoom links will be provided only to those registered and paid in full.

Virtual private lessons are available over the course of a few weeks.  Those interested must contact Dawn Young directly at dyoung@martincreativeservices.com   When emailing, please let her know you will want a Zoom lesson.

 Private lessons cost an additional $55 for 30 minutes or $105 for 60 minutes.


$485 full registration (M-TH)

Cancellations refunded at a 75% rate after 5/27/24

$425 full registration (M-TH)
$125 - Monday only
$165 - Tuesday only
$165 - Wednesday only
$125 - Thursday only

$40 - Wednesday Evening
Join us in celebrating 25 years of creativity!  On Wednesday night, we will have an evening banquet honoring our Legacy of Learning. Come dine and reminisce with us as we look back at the history of the Composer Symposium. 

Tru by Hilton

Austin NW Arboretum

11603 Jolleyville, Rd

Austin, TX  78759

737-300-1473

$116 per night - ***You must call and mention Martin Creative Services to receive this rate***