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The deadline to register for the annual Harris Music Contest is Thursday, Feb. 14. 

 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 to play include piano, strings, wood winds, brass, and mallet percussion

Age Divisions on day of contest include:

Beginners: age 6-8

Intermediate: age 9-11

Junior: age 12-14

Senior: age 15-18

The music contest itself will be held on March 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., though the time frame is subject to change due to number of participants.

Total prize pool potential comes to $3,200. Rules and entry forms are available at www.hormelhistorichome.org and anybody with questions should call 507-433-4243 or email piano@hormelhistorichome.org

The contest honors the memory and legacy of MarySue Hormel Harris, who provides support for the Hormel Historic home to offer music programming to the community through their Music & Education Missions.  Harris is a granddaughter of Ben F. Hormel, the youngest brother of George A. Hormel.

To register, visit: https://www.hormelhistorichome.org/harris-music-contest.html