The Tallis Scholars announce the launch of NCEM Composers Award 2010
Following the success of this year’s award, we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2010 NCEM Composers Award in association with BBC R3 and The Tallis Scholars. This major national award is open to composers up to the age of 25, divided into two age categories: 18 and under, and 19 to 25. The 2010 NCEM Composers Award was launched on Saturday 3 October on BBC Radio 3’s Early Music Show, featuring The Tallis Scholars and their director Peter Phillips.
The competition invites young composers to write a new a cappella (unaccompanied) piece for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. The Award will be judged by Peter Phillips, Director of The Tallis Scholars; Chris Wines, Senior Music Producer BBC Radio 3 and Delma Tomlin, Director of the NCEM. The winners’ pieces will be premiered by The Tallis Scholars in Chester Cathedral as part of the 2010 Chester Summer Music Festival. BBC Radio 3 will record and broadcast highlights of this concert.
For further information visit www.ncem.co.uk/composersaward. Alternatively you can contact the NCEM on 01904 632220 or email info@ncem.co.uk.
