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Calling Young Composers 

Young Composers Workshop

Murray Edwards College, Cambridge

Saturday 11 July 2026, from 10 am to 5pm (aprox)

This annual workshop for young composers aged 21 and under provides the opportunity to have a composition workshopped and performed by professional musicians, with individual feedback provided by both the players and composer Ewan Campbell.

The workshop will form part of the 2026 Cambridge Summer Music Festival and will be open to the public. There will be a morning and afternoon session, ending with a celebratory performance of all the pieces.

How to apply
To register your interest in taking part, email a completed application form (Download Word file / PDF) to: clare.gilmour2@gmail.com

Help spread the word
Please share details of this opportunity with any young people you think might be interested.

 

Requirements for compositions to be workshopped

Participants are invited to compose a piece for Flute, Cello and Piano to be performed and workshopped by members of the Marsyas Trio. Compositions should either be created using composing software and saved as PDF files, or hand-written as clearly as possible on manuscript paper.

The performance length should not exceed 3 minutes. Guidance on writing for these instruments can be provided (see contact details below). 

Deadline to submit compositions Saturday 20 June.

Composers can live anywhere, but must undertake to attend the workshop in Cambridge on Saturday 11 July. Participation is free but donations towards the cost of running the workshop are encouraged.

Further information
If you have any questions please contact Clare Gilmour: clare.gilmour2@gmail.com; 07776 257 300.