NYO Composers – Alexander Papp: The Open Fund for Organisations
NYO Composers is a unique opportunity for emerging composers, providing them with intensive expert training and the opportunity to have their work developed and performed through NYO Creative Hub and a full symphony orchestra.
NYO will host 3 residencies across 2019/2020 enabling 7 exceptionally promising teenage composers interested in composing for an orchestra to join its Creative Hub. They will work collaboratively with leading composers, present their work in world class venues across the UK and introduce new audiences to contemporary music. They will work alongside 164 teenage musician; together exploring and performing their compositions. 7 composers were recently selected from applications from 40 young composers aged 13-19. They come from across the UK and have all reached grade 8 distinction in one or more instruments
The NYO Composers Course has an impressive track record in nurturing young composers. In the past 12 years NYO has nurtured 7 winners of the BBC Young Composer of the Year competition and many alumni now enjoy careers as composers.