Young Composers

Young Composers Blog 2023 #4 Millicent B James

Headshot of Millicent, a black woman with long blue and purple curly braids, glasses and a patterned top Photo credit: Belinda Lawley

Take a peek behind the curtain of the whirlwind that is our Young Composers scheme with this video diary from 2023 Young Composer Millicent B James

Graphic acknowledging the supporters of the 2023 Young Composers scheme including NMC, Dorico, ABRSM, Vaughan Williams Trust, D'Oyly Carte Trust, Britten Pears Arts and PRS Foundation

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Young Composers Blog 2023 #4 Millicent B James

Take a peek behind the curtain of the whirlwind that is our Young Composers scheme with this video diary from 2023 Young Composer Millicent B James
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Young Composers Blog 2023 #3 Will Harmer

Hear from Young Composer Will Harmer about the process of recording his pieces 'Three Madrigals' and 'Fireworks' for the newly release NMC album 'Young Composers 5'
Young Composers Blog 2023 #2 Alex Tay

Choral music but make it… cringe? Take a deep dive into Alex Tay’s collaborative creative process with National Youth Choir (18-25 Years) involving millenial fashions, phone ringtones and the climate crisis.
Young Composers Blog 2023 #1 Emily Hazrati

Emily Hazrati, one of our 2023 Young Composers, tells us how the first few months have been and how she's looking forward to a busy summer ahead.
Young Composers Blog #4 Ben Nobuto

From Banbury to York, from Essex to Aldeburgh: Ben Nobuto looks back at his journey of music making and reflects on the life his music will take on after the release of Young Composers 4
Young Composers Blog #3 Tom Metcalf

The next blog in our Young Composers series, this time by Tom Metcalf. Tom picks up where NYCGB Fellow Jason Ching left off and takes us through late Summer and early Autumn as a Young Composer. Read on for an honest, thoughtful, and entertaining account of the penultimate quarter of the Young Composers scheme.
Young Composers Blog #2 Claire Victoria Roberts

The year so far from the point of view of Claire Victoria Roberts, one of NYCGB Young Composers 2022. Enjoy her reflections on her time as part of the NYCGB Young Composers Scheme which has been filled with courses, workshops, Zoom calls and collaboration.
Young Composers 2022 Blog #1 Rockey Sūn Kētíng

Read the first of our 2022 cohort blogs by composer Rockey Sūn Kētíng. Rockey reflects on her first four months with NYCGB and discusses her experience of getting to know the choir members and staff through workshops, courses and concerts. A thoroughly honest, informative and contemplative piece which features some exquisite music!
Young Composers 2021 Blog #4 Alex Ho

Read the last of our 2021 cohort blogs, this time by composer Alex Ho. Alex highlights his time with NYCGB and in the spirit of learning and sharing, he accompanies three things which he has learnt from the Young Composer Scheme, with a short track. A thoroughly enjoyable, honest and unique piece.
Young Composers 2021 Blog #3 Anna Disley-Simpson

Read our latest blog by Composer Anna Disley-Simpson who describes her experiences in the latest phase of the Young Composer scheme. Discover how Anna saw her work come to life during the 2021 heatwave with brilliant friends and inspirational teachers.