24th September 2019
We are delighted to announce the final shortlist for our First Commonwealth International Composition Award in association with ABRSM and The Purcell School. The number and standard of entries was extremely high and the judges were very impressed with every single composition.
YOUNG COMPOSERS SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINAL
‘ FLYERS ’
Childhood Impressions by Xiaole Zhan (New Zealand)
Hero’s Journey No 2 by Andrew Udal – (Australia)
Time by Devon Mallin Halim – (Indonesia)
Vorfreude by Nathaniel Koh – (New Zealand)
Be the Light by Hui Zhou Rong Isaiah – (Singapore)
Jive of the Jumble by Aliyah Ramatally – (Trinidad and Tobago)
Fou by Brianna Georges – (Antigua and Barbuda)
Ashore by Khadijah Simon – (Antigua and Barbuda)
Classic Arab by Dana Al Tajer – (Bahrain)
Kawbatau by Virginia Baird – (New Zealand)
HIGHLY COMMENDED ENTRIES FROM PILOT COUNTIES
‘ STARTERS ’
Antigua and Barbuda – Erienne Peters – The Reckoning
India – Manuel Dias – Synchronicity in A minor
New Zealand – Emily Gambrill – School Bells
30th August 2019
This musical programme showcases the fusion of Western Classical music with Indian Traditional music,‘Kuljit Bhamra MBE, Hon DMus, composer, record producer, tabla expert and de-mystifier of Indian music, supports the Dionysus Ensemble in a fascinating fusion of Indian traditional and western classical music. Classical works and Bollywood music combine with modern Indian pieces to explore exciting re imagining of timeless traditional sounds and the cross-continent collaboration of musical ideas.
This concert takes place at the Nehru Centre, Mayfair. Thursday 12th September 2019 from 6pm. Tickets are free.
Find more details and register for tickets here
23rd August 2019
Commonwealth International Composition Award Website
We have received a large number of entries from all over the world for the Commonwealth International Composition Award. The closing date for Year 1 was July 31st 2019.
Young composers who are highly commended and those who reach the shortlist will be announced on Friday 20th September 2019.
“Young composers in Antigua writing their pieces”
“Using Dorico composition software to prepare their pieces of music for the Commonwealth International Composition Award”
“Composing a piece for flute in Goa, India”
23rd August 2019 |
Visit https://cicompositionaward.com/
The Commonwealth International Composition Award is open to young composers all over the world. We are offering exceptional levels of online training and support to all those who wish to take part.
Four Commonwealth countries which have been chosen to run our training programme are Antigua and Barbuda, New Zealand, Rwanda and India
The administrative base for this exciting new award is at the Purcell School for Young Musicians, which is the Commonwealth’s oldest specialist music school.
Please contact Sam Buttler, Competition Manager for further information. compositioncompetition@gmail.com
23rd August 2019
June 6th -16th 2019 – As part of the Commonwealth’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, an exciting new training/skill-sharing programme for young musicians was created by the High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, The Commonwealth Resounds, the Royal Over-Seas League and the Purcell School for Young Musicians.
Read the full report here
