Inspire Young Composers

Posted by Sarah Canice Funke Jan 12, 2008

The BBC Proms is joining forces with the BBC Scottish Symphony in order to encourage children aged 12-18 to attend Composer Labs held in Glasgow.

You may have heard of the BBC's Young Composer competition, and perhaps be thinking that these labs are for the genius kids. But the Composer Labs are open to anyone who wants to attend, on a first come, first served basis. At the Glasgow City Halls, you'll have the opportunity to work with musicians from the BBC Orchestras and BBC Singers, as well as with leading composers.

And who knows? Maybe you'll discover that you do have a little muse in you after all and go on to enter the Young Composer's competition, perform in a Prom, go on to be the next year's top composer.

Does this sound like a good idea to you? Maybe we need orchestras and radio stations teaming up to provide classical music interactivity for kids on our side of the pond.

For more information, please visit the BBC website.