Introduction to Composition (ages 12-17)

This intensive three day in-person course is for young people who want to build their composition skills. It offers tuition from a team of the Royal Conservatoire’s composers and gives students an opportunity to work with a group of our musicians to hear a live rendition of their music.

By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to:

- Learn a range of compositional techniques and implement these within a new piece of music
- Be supported by experienced composers
- Receive 1:1 feedback on the work you develop throughout the week
- Engage in workshops with musicians
- Receive a recording of your new work, played by an ensemble of musicians from the RCS

Each day will consist of a mixture of group discussions, group rehearsals, composer talks and seminars, individual lessons and writing time. Daily rehearsals and workshops will allow you to gradually change your work during the course leading to an informal recording that will be made available to you after the