Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra is searching for 3 talented young blind or vision impaired composers to work collaboratively on a new choral work that will be premiered by the IMO Youth Orchestra & Choir, alongside Dave Flynn’s The Vision Symphony, in Galway on Easter Saturday 2022.

Applicants should have some experience of composing in any style of music and the 3 selected composers will receive monthly mentorship over Zoom from composer Dave Flynn and in-person mentorship by Irish Memory Orchestra members during the rehearsal week from 12th-16th April 2022.

Travel, accommodation and food expenses to attend the premiere performance in Galway will be provided.

Eligible composers must be:
- Aged 10-24
- Blind or vision impaired
- Born in or resident in Ireland
- Able to submit examples of their work as audio/video and/or scores

The selected composers will be encouraged to either sing or play with the IMO Youth Orchestra & Choir in Galway from 12 – 16 April 2022, with a full scholarship provided.

The IMO Youth Orchestra & Choir is funded by the Arts Council Young Ensembles Scheme.

Apply online at the link below

Deadline for applications: Friday 30th July, 5pm