How to apply
Aldeburgh Young Musicians provides training and development opportunities for young people aged 8-18 who can demonstrate exceptional musical talent and potential, irrespective of means, social or ethnic background.
The upper age limit to join the scheme initially is 16; once you have joined you can stay until you are 18. Primarily, the scheme is intended to assist those living in the Eastern region (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk), although a number of places will be made available for national and international students.
Application is through an audition process. Through performance, rehearsal techniques, musical awareness, aural perception and interview, successful candidates will demonstrate not only exceptional musical talent and commitment, but also clear potential to develop as a musician and the capacity to benefit from the opportunities provided by Aldeburgh Young Musicians.
Students may apply for audition independently, or through recommendation by the Music Service, their school, or private instrumental teacher.
Young composers are asked to submit a score or recording (CD/DVD/MP3 file) of some of their most recent work.
Click here to download an application form for 2010/2011. You will also need to submit a Teacher's Reference. The closing date for new applications is Monday 15 February 2010, but applications will be considered throughout the year.
Auditions
To join Aldeburgh Young Musicians you will need to pass an audition, which takes place over two stages. Click here to download our Audition Guidelines.
Watch current Aldeburgh Young Musicians talking about their auditions:
Aldeburgh Young Musicians
In October 2008 Aldeburgh Young Musicians worked with Alex Wilson and a line-up of leading artists from the world of Latin American music.
Young composers Tom Rose and Alex Cook created pieces that were performed by the young musicians during an end-of-course Open Session, along with Benigo Echemendia's 'Camina y Prende el Fogon'.