“I was blown away by the level
of talent last year. I’m very much looking forward
to judging this year's trail-blazers”
Howard Goodall,
Competition judge and spokesperson
Could you be an Oscar-winning
film composer,
a world-famous
orchestral composer or a
jazz pioneer?
Register now!
Register online now for instructions on how to submit entries. After registering, you will be able to submit entries any time before the deadline of October 31st. We’ll also send you email reminders as the deadline approaches.
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Well, here’s your chance to make your talents known. Enter the Sibelius Student Composer Of The Year competition and you could get your composition heard by some living legends and win some amazing prizes including once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
After a fantastic start in 2007 our composer competition is back, and this time there are three musical genres to choose from plus an incredible line-up of judges and prizes.
Please note: Entries do not have to be created in Sibelius. Audio/video files created in other programs are welcome.
Choose a musical genre
Choose from Film, Classical/Contemporary or Jazz and compete in one of two age categories: 10-16 and 17-18. Good luck!
The challenge: Compose music for one of eight one-minute film clips kindly provided by the British Film Institute (BFI) andthe National Film & Television School.
The prizes: A masterclass with one of the star judges. Screening of your entry at the BFI Southbank, London. Sibelius 5 with all add-on software. £500. Pro Tools LE, an Mbox and DV Toolkit from Digidesign.
Supported by the British Film Institute and the National Film & Television School
A-list judges
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| Dario Marianelli Oscar-winner for Atonement |
Alberto Iglesias The Kite Runner Oscar-nominee |
Lord Puttnam Legendary UK film producer |
Patrick Doyle Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire |
Howard Goodall Music education ambassador |
Harry Gregson- Williams Shrek the Third |
Michael Price Music Editor for Lord of the Rings |
The challenge: Compose a 1-4 minute piece of up to 8 parts selected from violin
(1 or 2), viola, cello, piano, trumpet, flute, clarinet, French horn, bassoon, double bass and voice(s).
The prizes: A masterclass with one of the star judges. Your piece performed by live players at an awards ceremony. Sibelius 5 with all add-on software (PhotoScore Ultimate, AudioScore and Sibelius Sounds Choral, World Music, and Rock & Pop). £500.
A-list judges
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| Steve Reich “America’s greatest living composer” |
Karl Jenkins Acclaimed composer |
Leonard Slatkin Legendary conductor |
Esa-Pekka Salonen LA Philharmonic conductor |
Simon Bates Classic FM presenter |
Michael Torke Renowned composer |
The challenge: Compose a 1-4 minute piece for 4 to 8 players with your choice of instruments.
The prizes: A masterclass with one of the star judges. Your piece performed by live players at an awards ceremony. Sibelius 5 with all add-on software. £500. Top of the range M-Audio keyboard, studio speakers and microphone.
A-list judges
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| Julian Joseph Acclaimed pianist & composer |
Billy Cobham Legendary jazz drummer |
Django Bates Experimental jazz pioneer |
Gil Goldstein Renowned jazz pianist |
Turtle Island String Quartet Grammy winners |
Tim Garland Jazz Musician of the Year ‘06 |
Phil Woods Grammy-winning saxophonist |
