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BBC Proms Composer Labs 2010

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?

Composer Labs are a unique chance to join professional musicians from some of the UK's top performing groups, top composers and the BBC Proms 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.

Labs will be held at locations around the UK between February and April. Attendance at a Lab isn't compulsory to enter the Young Composers' Competition (or vice versa), but they're a great way to give you an inspirational kick start if you're thinking of entering!

Whether you've been composing for years or you're just starting out, if you are aged 12-18 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?

Glasgow: Glasgow City Halls
Candleriggs, Glasgow G11NQ
7 February 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers

London: Maida Vale Studios
Delaware Road, London W9 2LG
13 Feb 2010 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers

London: Maida Vale Studios
Delaware Road, London W9 2LG
14 February 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers
Please note: This session is now fully booked

Cardiff: BBC Hoddinott Hall
Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5AL
7 March 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Singers

Cornwall: Truro
Truro High School for Girls, Falmouth Rd, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2HU
14 March 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the BBC Singers

Birmingham
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF
6 April 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and the BBC Singers

Manchester
New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester M60 1SJ
11 April 2010, 10.30am to 4.30pm
In partnership with the BBC Philharmonic and BBC Singers

How do I attend?

Please use the online booking form if you would like to attend attend any of the Labs.

Places are limited so do book early.

For more information contact promslearning@bbc.co.uk or call 020 7765 0643

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