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What is SoundStreams Young Composers Project?

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for young people in the North of Scotland to work with the guidance of some of Scotland’s leading musicians and professional composer David Fennessy to create your own original piece of music. You will also receive a recording of your piece.

Who is it for?

Young composers/musicians studying 4th year Standard Grade, Higher or Advanced Higher Music. As this course is running at the end of the school year we will accept applications from Advanced Higher Music Students who have completed their studies. If you are taking Higher or Advanced Higher music you can use this course to make a start on your portfolio. Or you can just come and write a piece because you feel like it!

We are looking for people with potential and commitment, who are enthusiastic about creating their own, original music and keen to try out new ideas.

When is it?

The course takes place between Friday 28th June & Monday 1st July 2013 with an introductory workshop on Sunday 16th June. There will be an informal concert at 6pm on Monday 1st July 2013.

Timetable

• Sunday 16th June: 2 – 6pm Introductory Workshop, Institute Hall, Institute Street, Portsoy
• Friday 28th June: 2pm – 4.30pm and 5.30pm – 8pm
• Saturday 29th June: 10am – 4.30pm
• Sunday 30th June: 10am – 4.30pm
• Monday 1st July: 10am – 7pm (approx) final writing session and getting parts ready in the morning. Afternoon rehearsal and informal concert at 6pm – invite your family and friends!

Where is it?

All workshops and performances take place at Portsoy Salmon Bothy, Portsoy AB45 2SS, apart from the introductory workshop which will take place at Institute Hall, Institute Street, Portsoy AB45 2RR.
More info: www.salmonbothy.org.uk

What does it cost?

The whole course costs £40. We can provide drinks in breaks but not lunch. We can waive the fee for anyone for whom this is too expensive – you are welcome to contact us to discuss this.

Who is leading the course?

The project will be led by professional composer David Fennesy and professional musicians from the Scottish Flute Trio with Joanna Nicholson, Bass Clarinettist. There will be additional support from Chandra Chapman who is a final year student from the University of Aberdeen’s music department.

All of the musicians leading the course are experienced helping young composers to write their own music and they’re all really good fun to work with!

How to apply?

Please complete the booking form linked below, and return to:

• Anne Watson, Audience Development Manager,
  sound, c/o Woodend Barn, Banchory AB31 5QA
• Booking form – available here in docx (Word) and pdf formats
• Info sheet – printer-friendly pdf

Places are limited to a maximum of 12 students so early booking is advised! Please note that we continue to welcome applications after the introductory session.

Find out more

Visit www.sound-scotland.co.uk/soundgeneration or contact Anne Watson [email protected] / 01330 826 526

Notes for Schools/Teachers

We understand that some of this course falls during school time. It is our hope that schools of any students wishing to attend this course would be supportive of this and would grant the student permission to have time out of school to attend.