"I know that the twelve notes in each octave and the variety of rhythm offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust."
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). Russian composer. Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
If you're aged 12 to 18 and you write your own, original music, Inspire is here to kick-start your career as a composer! Brought to you by the BBC Proms, and incorporating the Young Composers' Competition, the annual Inspire scheme will provide you with opportunities to share ideas, participate in workshops, meet other young composers, get feedback and develop your own musical creativity. Best of all, the whole thing's free!
Download an Inspire information leaflet
Composer Labs
Timeline of Inspire Events
Young Composers' Competition
How to Enter
Terms and Conditions
For further information about the BBC Proms Young Composers' competition please contact promslearning@bbc.co.uk or call 020 7765 5575.
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