The Adopt a Composer project is a wonderful annual opportunity for an amateur orchestra, choir or band to 'adopt' an up-and-coming composer. The composer will work with the performing group over the course of 12 months to produce a new piece of music, culminating in a premiere performance.
The project costs nothing for the group involved and is funded by the PRS for Music Foundation. It is supported by BBC Radio 3 (who records each of the première performances).
We are now inviting applications from groups and composers wishing to take part. The deadline for applications is
13 June 2012.
Current pairings
You can read more about the progress of the groups and composers involved in the scheme by visiting the Adopt a Composer blog.
The 2011/2012 pairings are:
Kew Wind Orchestra with Ella Jarman-Pinto
The London Chorus with William Dougherty
Woking Symphony Orchestra with Bernard Hughes
Flautissimo with Ruta Vitkauskaite
Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society with Duncan MacLeod
Grimsby Philharmonic Society with Lauren Redhead
They are mentored by composers Colin Riley, Fraser Trainer and David Horne.
For more details, please contact Head of Programmes and Development,
Evan Dawson.
