Derwent Composition Finalists

The finalists have been announced of the inaugural Derwent Brass International Composition Award (DBICA). The three finalists were selected from over 30 entries from across the world and following a comprehensive review of each by the band's Music Leadership Team, a longlist of six works was identified before being brought down to a final three following a series of rehearsals. The finalists are: 'Capriccio Mancunio' by Tim Jackson; 'New Beginnings' by Becky Lund and, 'The Hacienda' by Aaron Breeze.

The works will be recorded on July 27th by KMJ Recordings and shared with the judging panellists before agreeing and announcing the winner on August 18th. The panel consists of Jack Capstaff, Paul Hindmarsh, Paul McGhee and Matthew Eden.

Music Director Jack Capstaff stated, “I could not be more delighted by the number and calibre of entries we received. It has been a remarkable international response to our call for innovative new brass music.” The winner will receive £1000 cash prize, formal publishing of their work and world premiere live performance, with recordings presented to all finalists.

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