NYCGB Young Composers Scheme
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB), have announced a brand new Young Composer Scheme, supported by Digital Partner NMC Recordings.
The scheme aims to draw applications from talented young composers and songwriters aged 18-25 working in the widest range of traditions, styles and media. There is no requirement to hold a Music GCSE or A-Level. Candidates must submit a portfolio demonstrating their skill at writing for ensemble voices, and their desire to create imaginative new music for ensemble voices as part of the scheme.
The four composers selected for the 2018-19 edition of the scheme following shortlisting and workshop interviews will receive a fully-funded programme of residencies, retreats, professional mentoring and guidance. Most residencies will be on National Youth Choir courses, giving the composers unrivalled opportunities to develop their music in partnership with their peers.
Mentoring will be led by NYCGB Artistic Director Ben Parry with support from Anna Meredith, whose major new work ‘Five Telegrams’ received its premiere at the first night of the BBC Proms 2018, performed by the National Youth Choir, the BBC Proms Youth Ensemble and the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sakari Oramo
Applications for the scheme are open now. Candidates must complete and submit an application form and portfolio items by Monday 17 September 2018. For further information and to apply, click here