Elgar Festival Young Composers' Competition 2027

Elgar Festival (Worcester)

Type

Competition

Field

Arts, design and architecture

Where

Worcester · Hybrid

When

3 Jun 2027

Length

About 8 hours

Apply by

25 Mar 2027

Cost

Not stated on the page

Perks

Certificate from judge Adrian Williams · Winning pieces performed at the Elgar for Everyone concert

Young composers write a short string piece inspired by Elgar's salon music (a trio of 2-4 minutes for under-14s, a string quartet of 4-5 minutes for ages 14-18). Open to: composers aged 18 and under. Winning pieces are performed by ESO String players and winners receive a certificate; submit the score as PDF and a recording through the Elgar Festival entry form. For string trio or quartet; ages 18 and under.

Scout lists details from the organiser's own page. Check dates and eligibility there before you apply.