The NYCGB Young Composers Scheme is an annual initiative which identifies and develops four talented composers aged 18-29 who are passionate about creating high quality, imaginative new music for vocal ensembles. Now entering in its third year, the scheme aims to challenge perceptions of, and support the development, innovation and diversity of new choral music. Running over a whole year, it offers a four-phase programme of residential courses, workshops, peer and professional mentoring and performance showcases and outlets.

Most residential courses will be shared with the National Youth Choir and NYCGB Fellowship, allowing composers an exceptional opportunity to work in partnership with and have their music brought to life by two outstanding ensembles of young singers of their own age. There will be expert advice and tuition from distinguished composers. Professional mentoring will be led by NYCGB Artistic Director and composer Ben Parry, a highly sought-after composer. His music is published by OUP and Peters Edition and he has many years’ experience in writing for a variety of media. Previous Guest mentors include Errollyn Wallen, John Rutter, Roxanna Panufnik, Richard Allain, Anna Meredith, Alexandra Harwood, Jonathan Dove and Eleanor Alberga.

We will provide exceptional showcase opportunities for works completed during the programme and a professional recording and release for their work on NMC Recordings. NYCGB and NMC Recordings will significantly raise awareness of the young composers and their work through publicity and profiling. Each composer will be awarded a personal Innovation Fund of £500 to undertake their own creative initiatives.

Young Composers will receive free licenses and training in Dorico Pro notation software by Programme Innovation Grant Sponsors (Technology Partner), Steinberg Media Technologies, a piece of music published and promoted by Innovation Grant Sponsors (Publishing Partner), Stainer & Bell, specialist workshops with Stainer & Bell, including a joint workshop with Steinberg Media Technologies on notation (preparing scores for publication), and further workshops on publishing, royalties, copyright and useful resources.

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