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Award Scheme for Young Composers 2027
Funding opportunity. Deadline: 2026-12-28
- Type
- Grant
- Organizer
- Martin Read Foundation
- Deadline
- 28 December 2026
- Where
- Winchester, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Bursary to fund composition lessons and certain travel costs (not accommodation)
- Disciplines
- composition, classical guitar, music
About this opportunity
The Martin Read Foundation's 2027 Award Scheme supports young composers aged 14–17 with a bursary for composition lessons and travel to events. Selected applicants will write a 3–4 minute piece for solo classical guitar, premiered by performer Mark Eden at the Annual Festival in April 2025. The program includes mentorship, workshops, and performance opportunities.
Who can apply
- Aspiring composers aged 14 to 17 during the academic year; must submit 2 contrasting compositions (up to 3 minutes each), a reference from a music teacher, and complete an online registration form with personal details, aspirations, compositional experience, and how funds would be used.
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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