RPS COMPOSITION PRIZES
| RPS COMPOSITION PRIZES | |
| Summary: | Commission opportunities |
| Deadline: | 30 March 2018 |
| Date Posted: | 01 March 2018 |
| Details: |
The RPS gives emerging composers the chance to write a work for a prestigious professional performance. WHAT DOES THE RPS OFFER? Winning composers will each receive a commission of either £3,000 or £1,000, and a professional performance. In 2018 the following prizes will be offered: • Three composers will be offered the opportunity to join the Philharmonia/RPS Composers Academy led by Unsuk Chin, and take part in a range of seminars and workshops throughout the year, culminating in a £3,000 commission to be performed by members of the orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall. • One £3,000 chamber commission for the Cheltenham Music Festival, supported by the Susan Bradshaw Composers’ Fund set up in memory of the pianist, teacher and writer. • One £1,000 solo piece for the Presteigne Festival. Commissions are subject to change. Other commissions may also be available. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: In order to be eligible to enter the RPS Composition Prize, you must meet one of the following criteria: 1) You are either currently a student at a UK university/conservatoire studying towards a first degree or a master's degree (not a PhD) OR 2) You have completed a first degree or master's degree (not a PhD) at a UK university/conservatoire since 30 March 2009 You are asked to submit a portfolio of three compositions plus a MP3 recording of at least one of the works, together with proof that you fulfill the above criteria regarding your undergraduate/master's degree at a UK university or conservatoire. Scores and the list of performances will be given to the jury anonymously. Each score and the list of performances must have your name removed/masked. There is a £20 application fee (free to RPS Members) |
| Web Site: | royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/composers/emerging_composers/composition_prize |
