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Young Composer Blog

Young Composers Blog #2 Claire Victoria Roberts

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. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Young Composers 2022 Blog #1 Rockey Sūn Kētíng

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! Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 27th May, 2022

Young Composers 2018-19

Young Composers 2018-19

Profiles of the 2018-19 NYCGB Young Composers: Harry Baker, Shruthi Rajasekar, Lillie Harris and Joanna Ward. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2019

Updated: 4th February, 2022

Author: Julian Forbes

Young Composers 2021 Blog #4 Alex Ho

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. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Young Composers 2021 Blog #1 Derri Joseph Lewis

Young Composers 2021 Blog #1 Derri Joseph Lewis

From Digital Screens to Safety Screens: Derri Joseph Lewis takes us along his journey towards live-music making, taking a curious detour via Renaissance Italy… Read more

Published: 15th April, 2021

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Team NYCGB

Young Composers 2021 Blog #2 Kristina Arakelyan

Young Composers 2021 Blog #2 Kristina Arakelyan

Enjoy Kristina Arakelyan's vibrant reflections on a jam-packed May and June 2021 for NYCGB Young Composers. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2021

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Team NYCGB

Young Composers 2021 Blog #3 Anna Disley-Simpson

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. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2021

Updated: 10th November, 2021

YCS Blog 2020: #5 Nathan Dearden

YCS Blog 2020: #5 Nathan Dearden

2020 Young Composer Nathan Dearden on Coming Together with the Young Composers, Fellowship and Chamber Choir members After Many Months Apart Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 21st January, 2021

Author: Team NYCGB

YCS Blog 2020: #4 Joe Bates

YCS Blog 2020: #4 Joe Bates

"..the effect of leaving London for the first time in six months, of being by the sea, of wandering Britten’s garden, of playing a real grand piano, was remarkable." Joe Bates Read more

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Team NYCGB

YCS Blog 2020: #3 Lisa Robertson

YCS Blog 2020: #3 Lisa Robertson

Pragmatising, NOT Patronising! Our Introduction to the Junior and Training Choirs Read more

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 22nd July, 2020

Author: Team NYCGB

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