Are you up for the
challenge?
Entry to the BBC Young Musician 2010 competition is now open. For full
details on how to enter and the full terms and conditions, visit the
competition page
Here's an outline of the 2010 competition rounds & entry requirements:
Entry
If you wish to enter BBC Young Musician 2010 please complete the competition
entry form and send it with the relevant documentation to:
BBC Young Musician 2010, Cardiff, CF5 2YQ
Closing date: 31 July 2009
Download the competition entry form
Regional Auditions - October 2009
Eligible entrants will be invited to perform at the Regional Auditions which
will take place at 7 venues around the UK.
Competitors will perform in front of a judging panel and be required to
present a programme of no longer than 10 minutes duration. These will be
closed auditions.
Category Auditions - December 2009
Successful competitors invited to the Category Auditions will perform in
front of a judging panel and be required to present a programme of no longer
than 15 minutes duration. These will be closed auditions. Venue to be
advised.
Category Finals - 7-11 February 2010
BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
5 competitors per category, selected from the Category Auditions, will
perform a programme of no longer than 20 minutes duration in front of a
judging panel and audience. Category winners will progress to the
competition Semi-Final.
Semi-Final - 12 February 2010
BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff
The 5 category winners will repeat their 20 minute Category Final programme
in front of a judging panel and audience competing for three places in the
BBC Young Musician 2010 Final.
Final - 16 May 2010
Donald Gordon Theatre, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
The 3 Finalists will perform a concerto (or work for solo instrument and
orchestra) of maximum 30 minutes duration with the BBC National Orchestra of
Wales for the title BBC Young Musician 2010.
Explanatory Notes
