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The Bayeux Tapestry Composition Competition
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2027-01-31
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- British Museum Choir
- Deadline
- 31 January 2027
- Where
- Greater London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- 12-month British Museum Membership, hardback copy of The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition book, performance opportunity by the British Museum Choir, attendance at performance
- Disciplines
- composition, choral music, vocal music, contemporary classical music
About this opportunity
The British Museum Choir invites UK-based amateur and emerging composers to create an unaccompanied SATB choral work inspired by the final Latin text of the Bayeux Tapestry. The winning composition will be performed in front of the tapestry in June 2027. Entries must include a notated score and audio file, submitted via email by 31 January 2027.
Who can apply
- Open to amateur and emerging composers based in the UK, including GCSE and A-level students, university and conservatoire students, and independent composers.
- Particularly welcomes entries from composers seeking an opportunity to have their work performed.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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