Abesgami Senior A Finalist In NJ Music Composition Competition Big things are happening for one Absegami senior who achieved a huge honor by being named a finalist in a prestigious music composition competition the state holds to seek out the best that NJ high schools have to offer in terms of musical talent. This isn't just any music competition, however. A composition competition means that each competitor is responsible for composing (writing) their submission pieces themselves. According to Get our free mobile app The piece Connor chose to enter is called "Providence" and written for wind instruments like the clarinet, flute, and saxophone. It was reviewed by a panel and selected out of the three entries submitted for this round. Connor spoke with a panelist from whom he says he learned a lot.