composing

The organisers of an international composition project are inviting online audiences to vote for shortlisted finalists

London’s Wigmore Hall, one of the capital’s most celebrated recital venues, has invited new and established composers to apply for 12 paid commissions for new works reflecting the lockdown experience

Steinberg Media Technologies has announced the release of the latest version of its professional music notation software, Dorico 3.5

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has announced two new partnerships supporting the organisation's Young Composers Scheme: Steinberg Media Technologies as Technology Partner and Innovation Grant Sponsor, and Stainer & Bell…

The composer Susannah Self advocates for 'an alternative operatic paradigm in which female characters are defined by their actions rather than their gendered identity'. Here, she explains how this approach informed the process of her…

Song Academy has announced that the 9th edition of the Young Songwriter Competition is now open for entries until 31 March 2020.

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has unveiled ambitious plans for 2020, including a programme of concerts, artist development and choral commissions, and stressing a commitment to additional learning and engagement work and a…

From 28-30 November 2019, the Music in Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) took place in Accra, Ghana. Film composer Stephan Eicke reports on the event.

Steinberg Media Technologies announced the availability of Dorico SE, an introductory – and free to download and use – version of the company's advanced music notation software

Drake Music, the leading national UK charity working in music, disability and technology, has announced that three emerging disabled musicians have been awarded 2019/20 Emergent commissions. Emergent: A Music Legacy is the charity's…