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BBC Proms Composer Labs

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Unsure whether to enter the Young Composers' Competition? Have you thought about composing your own music but never actually put pen to paper? Or are you a keen composer looking to share your ideas and discover new ones? Would you like to know more about how to use rhythm, harmony, melody and form - and how to make them your own?

Held between February and April, the Composer Labs are a chance to join musicians from the BBC orchestras and BBC Singers, top composers and the BBC Proms Learning team in a day of music making, exploration and discovery. Bring your instrument, your latest idea, a rhythm, a melody, a finished work or just a friend. Try things out, question the experts.

Attendance at a Lab isn't compulsory in order to enter the Young Composers' Competition (or vice versa), but if you're thinking of entering, they're a great way to give you an inspirational kick-start!

Whether you've been composing for years or you're just starting out, if you are aged 12 to 18 the BBC Proms Composer Labs are there for you to come and explore, push your musical boundaries and discover something new.

Where can I find a Composer Lab near me?

London: Maida Vale Studios
Delaware Road, London W9 2LG
15 February 2009,11am to 4pm
In partnership with the BBC Symphony Orchestra,
BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers

Manchester: New Broadcasting House
Oxford Road,Manchester M60 1SJ
22 February 2009,11am to 4pm
In partnership with the BBC Philharmonic

Glasgow: Glasgow City Halls
Candleriggs,Glasgow G11NQ
15 March 2009,11am to 4pm
In partnership with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Cardiff: BBC Hoddinott Hall
Cardiff Bay,Cardiff CF10 5AL
5 April 2009,11am to 4pm
In partnership with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

How do I attend?

Please download and return an entry form and a consent form, or you can get them by calling
020 7765 5575 or emailing promslearning@bbc.co.uk

Please tell us your name, age and instrument, which Lab you would like to attend and a contact number, address and/or email address. We'll take care of the rest. Places are limited, so do book early!

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