Commonwealth International Composition Award

In association with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and the Purcell School for Young Musicians

Do you want to learn how to compose music?

A Connected Commonwealth is a Composing Commonwealth!

Her Excellency, Baroness Patricia Scotland

Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

I have no doubt that the Composition Award will flourish and deliver some life-changing experiences for young people across the globe.

Paul Bambrough

Principal of the Purcell School, the oldest specialist music school on the Commonwealth

We are so excited about this initiative for young people!

Luis Dias

Musical Director, Child's Play, India

Composition is a very special and personal thing. I am excited to see what the results will be from the four pilot countries!

Geoff Parkin

Artistic Director, Royal Over-Seas League and Patron of the Commonwealth Resounds

I am delighted to hear that you are continuing to promote music within the Commonwealth, focusing upon its youth.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the UN

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The Commonwealth International Composition Award

The Commonwealth International Composition Award

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...

Launch of the Commonwealth International Composition Award

The Official Launch of the Commonwealth International Composition Award was held at Marlborough House on Tuesday 30th April. It was attended by many distinguished guests from the music profession and the Commonwealth and hosted by Zeb Soanes, BBC Presenter and Author....