| Dear Sir or Madam Music lovers who support opportunities for young people will be interested to hear about this exciting competition for budding young composers. Please consider publicising the article, amended as you think best, so this wonderful opportunity can reach as many young musicians and/or their teachers and families as possible. Full details are available below and on the competition website at https://sheffieldphil.org/young-composer-competition-2026-27/ With grateful thanks, Anne Adams Competition Organiser, Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus |
| For release from 19 October 2026 Exciting competition for young composers Generous prizes are on offer in an exciting competition for budding young composers, who are invited to submit a short choral work for a large mixed choir to sing in at least four parts.The competition is open to people aged 18 to 35 who were born, lived or studied in South Yorkshire, and is organised by Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus using a legacy bequeathed to them by a former member.”Stella Jockel was a Sheffield teacher who sang alto with us for many years.’ explained Chorus President Rachel Copley. ‘She would be thrilled that we are using her generous legacy to support young composers in this way.”With £1,500 for the winner and two prizes of £1,000 and £500, this is an opportunity for young musicians too good to miss! The Chorus will sing the winning work at a special concert in Sheffield on Saturday 24 April 2027.Applicants will use a specially-commissioned text by Kayo Chingonyi, award-winning Zambian British poet and editor, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Kayo won the Geoffrey Dearmer Prize in 2012, and both the Dylan Thomas Prize and a Somerset Maugham Award in 2018.The competition will be judged by Darius Battiwalla, Music Director of the Chorus, together with acclaimed choral conductors Frances Wood and Thom Meredith.The deadline for entries is 08 January 2027.For competition details see https://sheffieldphil.org/young-composer-competition-2026-27/ |
