Youth & Education

Young Composer Award

It can be hard for young composers to get accomplished orchestras to play their music. However, this experience is essential to the development of a unique and successful musical voice.

In order to foster emerging composers and Australian classical music, Willoughby Symphony has partnered with 2MBS-FM to create an annual Young Composer Award open to all Australian residents under 30 years of age.

Young Composers Award

The winner receives a $5,000 cash prize, a world premiere performance with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, and recording and subsequent broadcast of their work nationwide on 2MBS FM -102.5.

Thanks to the support of the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA), a $500 encouragement award is also given.

The Young Composer Award 2011 closes on Wednesday, 1 June 2011.  2011 WSOC-2MBS FM Young Composer Award Application Form - 32 KB.

2MBS FM has more information.

Council's library and youth services have other programs for young people.