The Countess of Munster Musical Trust

Ensembles

Students should consult literature produced by the individual funding organisations for complete and up-to-date information & for relevant application forms.

BELMONT TRUST MUSIC AWARDS
Annual award to string quartets (aggregate age 120). Must be recommended by teacher/coach and have been performing together for at least 1 year. Preference given to quartets applying to attend Chilingirian Quartet Course at West Dean College, Chichester, which offers coaching and masterclasses for string ensembles.
Details: The Awards Organiser, PO Box 89, Havant, Hants., PO9 3YU.

BRISTOL MILLENNIUM CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION
Open to string quartets and piano trios with ages 16-24. Date: April.
Contact: Mr. John Evans, Competition Administrator, Manor Farm House, Easton, Wells, Somerset BA5 1EB.
Tel./Fax: 01749 870270

CAMBRIDGE SYMPOSIUM FOR YOUNG STRING QUARTETS
Closing date for applications Dec. Entry fee £100 per quartet + £30 per accompanying teacher.
Further information: The Administrator, 62 High Street, Fareham, Hants., PO16 7BG.
Tel: 01329 283603 Fax: 01329 281969 Email: lsqf@compuserve.com

HATTORI FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Aim to encourage and assist exceptionally talented chamber ensembles who are British Nationals or Foreign Nationals normally resident in the UK or Foreign Nationals who are studying full-time in the UK.
Ensembles: with an average age not exceeding 27 who have worked together for a minimum of 12 months and have performed in public prior to the auditions can apply for assistance in one of the following ways:
(a) intensive private study in the UK or abroad;
(b) masterclasses;
(c) a living allowance and travel expenses in connection with a post-graduate course (course fees are not funded);
(d) a living allowance in the UK to reduce the need for work unrelated to performance;
(e) financial assistance (sponsorship) in connection with public performances;
(f) travelling expenses in order to enter international competitions.
Closing date: April.
NB: Awards do not cover instrument purchase or post-graduate course fees
Details: The Administrator, 72E Leopold Road, London SW19 7JQ.
Tel: 020 8944 5319 Fax: 020 8946 6970
Email: admin@hattorifoundation.org.uk Website: www.hattorifoundation.org.uk

EARLY MUSIC NETWORK
International Young Artists’ Competition – Biennial. Apply by 1st Dec. Open to vocal and instrumental ensembles (min. 3 persons) aged 17-30 (35 singers), specialising in repertoire from Middle Ages to 19th century and who use the playing techniques and stylistic conventions of early music. Held in association with York Early Music Festival. No entry fee.
Apply: The Secretary, The Early Music Network, 31 Abdale Road, London, W12 7ER.
Tel: 020 8743 0302 Fax: 020 8743 0996 Email: glyn@early-musicnet.demon.co.uk

LONDON INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET COMPETITION
The Competition is open to all nationalities provided the age of each musician in the quartet is under 35 years on 5th April 2009. The application form, documents and recordings must be returned to the Competition Administrator, LSQF, 41 Belmont Lane, Stanmore HA7 2PU, UK on or before 30th September 2008.

Website: www.playquartet.com/lic-aboutN.shtml

PARKHOUSE AWARD
Open to piano with strings. Duos, trios and piano quartets age limit 18-32 - aggregates: 60 yrs (duo) 90 yrs(trio) 120 yrs (quartet). Deadline: Dec.
Contact: GBZ Management, PO Box 11845, London SE21 8ZS Tel: 020 8761 6565 Fax: 020 8670 3195
Email: gbz_mgmt@compuserve.com Website: www.Parkhouseaward.com

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Martin Musical Scholarship Fund – (£30,000 - various awards - offered to all applicants) Assists exceptional musical talent with specialist and advanced study and helps bridge the gap between study and professional status. Awards for tuition fees and/or maintenance while studying in UK or Europe. Preference given to UK citizens under age 25. Much younger students of outstanding ability considered, to meet fees or travel expenses in attending junior conservatoires. Support not given to organists, singers, conductors, composers, academic students, piano accompanists or those on jazz courses. Entry fee. See Website for details.
Ensemble Award – £6,000 (single award) for an ensemble of 3-10 players.
Details: Email: Martyn Jones
Website: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thephilharmoniaorchestra/mmsf/

RNCM BROADWOOD PIANO TRIO COMPETITION
For trios with combined age under 81 who are or have been studying at a conservatoire within last 2 years. 1st prize = £6,000 + recitals. Closing date 31st May.
Contact: The Administrator, 134 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester M16 8WG. Tel./Fax: 0161 881 9320

THE TUNNELL TRUST
Awards in form of financially rewarding series of concerts in Scotland, offering invaluable experience to young musicians at outset of careers. Open to British-based young professional chamber ensembles of not more than 8 players, whose individual members are 27 or under. Closing date June; auditions in London in Oct./Nov. the Trust also runs an annual residential course for established chamber groups at Strathgarry, Perthshire which is by invitation only following the auditions.
Contact: The Administrator, 4 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB. (+Large SAE) Tel./Fax: 0208 241 9330
Email: tunnelltrust@aol.com Website: www.tunnelltrust.org.uk

VAN WASSENAER COMPETITION
International competition for early music ensembles held in The Hague, the Netherlands, in October.
Contact: Impulse Art Management, PO Box 15401, 1001 MK Amsterdam. Fax: +31 20 6 227118
Website: www.wassenaer.net

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