I’m incredibly lucky to be able to support these young composers on this project! They alway amaze me with their ideas, creativity and rising to whatever challenge we’ve set them! I always learn so much from them and the musicians we work with each term 💜

Tickets for the YCP showcase this Sunday are on sale! This year we have been exploring the theme of 'sustainability'♻️ and working with some incredible Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduates as well as current students who have acted as mentors to the young people
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🚨For the next 7 days, you can support BCMG Learn & Take Part’s free weekend workshops, matched and doubled by the Big Give Big Give Arts For Impact 2024! 🔗Link in Bio - this week only!

Every penny you give will be doubled to support young people to compose and perform.

Fabulous concert from Quatuor Bozzini last night in Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. A nice packed house too! Such a privilege to write for these incredible musicians. A total joy to work with.

Broadcast will go out on the BBC some time in the coming weeks

Great to see Dr Kirsty Devaney's talent and commitment to widening participation in #composition highlighted here! Birmingham City University #WHM

This week we've been chatting to the brilliant Dr Kirsty Devaney as part of our #womenshistorymonth interview series!

Read the full interview here ⬇️

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Hear ye hear ye - a new piece of mine played by Quatuor Bozzini alongside Andy Ingamells bobbie-jane gardner Joe Cutler Dr Kirsty Devaney Amber Priestley Michael Wolters on Monday 18 March 7pm Royal Birmingham Conservatoire based upon Sol LeWitt scribble drawings. Come one, come all🔔

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On Monday 18 March - Mighty Quatuor Bozzini will play a new work of mine alongside Michael Wolters Joe Cutler bobbie-jane gardner Dr Kirsty Devaney Amber Priestley Andy Ingamells in Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Wondered upon a mashup between Schulz & Sol LeWitt? This is for you!

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Featuring a couple of members of our Jazz In Education UK group - check out what they have to say!

I’m planning a session for first year composers who have to write for trio this year. I want to listen to examples of different approaches to chamber music composing - please give me suggestions of your favourite (or not favourite) trio/small ensemble pieces! #NewMusic

Thanks for having me on to share our research and reflections in this important and complex topic, including my work with YCP - the full article is free to download here: nrme.no/index.php/nrme…

Ep.89 of the Music Teachers Association podcast, out now!

- Dr Kirsty Devaney YCP discusses barriers faced by female composers

- Jimmy Rotheram chats about primary music education, with guidance for non-specialist teachers, including dos and don’ts.

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Heartbreaking news that Performing Arts courses are stopping uniofbeds - although no official announcement yet…

I learnt so much during my time at UoB & very proud to be alumni! Paired with excellent facilities & great teaching it is yet another sad story for the arts

Thank you for having me! Excellent ideas and pieces from the composers today :)

ISM members can access free counselling and physiotherapy
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Excited to be travelling to Music at York to work with the composers to explore composing with and for non-professional & young musicians. Then I’m doing a public seminar reflecting on representation in composition, bringing in my work with YCP york.ac.uk/arts-creative-…

Love working on this project - each term we have a different brief and set of challenges and each time the students amaze me with their ideas and approaches. Can’t wait for the concert in December!

It's devastating to see the lights in other music departments being extinguished. We are a community of music educators, not a market, and anyone who has been through this will read these words with horror. Music matters and all students deserve the ability to pursue it.

🌟I cannot recommend YCP enough! It’s such an inspiring and FUN environment to compose in! George West and charlie Kedge are awesome! If you are a young aspiring composer please please please apply!!🌟