Durham University Composition Competition 2023

Following on from last year’s inaugural event, Durham University Brass Band has launched its 2023 Composition Competition. The competition is aimed at current and incoming students, as well as recent graduates from other universities and offers a first prize of £100 plus associated publication and royalty rights. The competition is run by Durham University Brass Band with support from Durham Music Shop.

Within the guidelines for entry, the composition should be inspired by or reflect on the Climate Crisis, must be arranged for a standard British brass band and should be no longer than six minutes in length. The winning work will be performed by the Durham University Brass Band. Entrants should submit compositions by the 18th December 2023 to brass.band@durham.ac.uk 

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