Young Composer in Residence opportunity at Black Dyke 

Black Dyke is seeking applications from musicians between the ages of 11 and 25 to become the band's 'Young Composer in Residence' for 2018/19. 

Previous incumbents of the role include Jonathan Bates, who worked alongside Edward Gregson and Matthew Eden who linked up with Peter Graham, to gain guidance in the art of brass band composition and to write a large scale work to be premiered and performed by the Black Dyke Band. This year the successful candidate will work with Prof Philip Wilby as a mentor.  

The scheme is made possible through Black Dyke's Arts Council England grant award and is a three-year initiative aimed at developing the art of brass band composition through performance and guidance from esteemed composers of the genre. 

Those wishing to be considered should send a CV by e-mail and submit a sample portfolio of compositions for consideration by Prof Wilby. The successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity of working closely with both Prof Wilby and Director of Music, Prof Nicholas Childs. 

The MD commented: "We have enjoyed working with two outstanding young composers in Jonathan Bates and Matthew Eden, and in performing their works. This is a wonderful opportunity for a musician to gain invaluable mentoring from a true great of composition for the brass band medium — and to lead to producing a major work that will gain a worldwide profile through performances by Black Dyke Band." 

Expressions of interest should be sent to: 
Black Dyke Band Secretary: David Hirst 
secblackdykeband@btinternet.com 
The closing date is January 31st 
 
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