Lancashire Sinfonietta:
Christopher Brooks
Memorial Prize 2009

Honorary Patrons:
Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Mrs Judith Brooks

Applications are now being sought for the 2009 Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize.

This award seeks to encourage young composers in the North West to develop their skills in writing for chamber orchestra by providing a professional performance platform in Lancashire.

The winner will become "Composer in Residence" for the season. The residency will begin with a £1,000 commission for the creation of a new orchestral work to be performed during the Lancashire Sinfonietta’s 14th Concert Season in 2009/10.

Other selected applicants will be offered a place on “The Lancashire Sinfonietta Mentor Scheme”. These composers will be given an orchestral mentor and will be offered access to all orchestral rehearsals and concerts throughout the year. A small number of travel bursaries are available (details available on request).

Established in 2005, the Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize is an annual award set up by the Lancashire Sinfonietta to encourage the professional development of young composers in the North West. 

Christopher Brooks was a founder of the orchestra and gave an immense amount of support and encouragement to young musicians during his lifetime.  This award is made possible with the support of his friends and family, and with the generous support of Lancashire County Council.

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A panel of judges including a professional composer and conductor will make their decision based on the quality of the works submitted and the winner will be appointed “Young Composer in Residence” in Sept. 2009.

The successful candidate will receive a £1,000 commission for the creation of a new work for the Lancashire Sinfonietta. The residency will also include opportunities for further commissions and work within our Learning & Participation Programme. A brief for the commission will be discussed and the successful composer will work closely with the Director and selected musicians of the Sinfonietta in preparation for the premiere.

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The Lancashire Sinfonietta is one of the country’s finest chamber orchestras. It comprises professional musicians who have a connection to Lancashire and are members of orchestras such as the LSO, BBC Symphony & BBC Philharmonic, Hallé, RLPO and Northern Sinfonia. 

The orchestra also features internationally renowned guest directors and top Lancastrian soloists. The Sinfonietta concert season has community participation and learning at its’ core and a vibrant education programme is delivered in schools and community venues throughout the year.

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To make an application, please send the following:

• Scores of 3 previous instrumental works you have written (all scores must be legible, clearly named and securely bound).
• Curriculum Vitae and/ or Biography, and list of works (2 pages A4 maximum).
• Contact details including daytime phone number.
• A letter of reference, or contact details for a referee.
• Details of regional eligibility as explained below.
• A cover letter which explains your reasons for entering the competition and what you hope to get out of the experience - how it will affect your studies, enhance your career development etc. You can also use this space to tell us any other relevant facts about yourself that you would like us to know (maximum 300 words).
  

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This competition is open to composers born, educated, or resident in the North West of England (Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria & Merseyside) aged between 16 and 25 on closing date.

The competition is held annually and the deadline for 2009 competition submissions will be February 2nd 2009. 

All composers will be contacted by the middle of March 2009 with a decision.

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“Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize”
c/o Lancashire Sinfonietta
40 Lapwing Lane
Manchester
M20 2WR

NB: If you would like any of the materials that you submit returned, please enclose a cheque for £5.00 payable to “Blue Frog Music Management Ltd.”

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If you have any queries about the competition, contact:

Fiona Sinclair (General Manager)
t: 0161 432 7925
e: info@bluefroguk.com
www.lancs-sinf.com

The Christopher Brooks Memorial Prize is supported by

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