Adopt a Music Creator

How does it work?

Adopt a Music Creator is a creative journey that lasts up to a year.

You will have the chance to work with a musical director, learn from an experienced music creator-mentor, have access to wider contacts and audiences, attend music creator skills days hosted by Sound and Music, and have your work recorded (with the possibility of radio broadcast). The collaborative nature of the project means that you will build a partnership with your leisure-time music group or groups, and not only will you get to create a great new piece of music with them, but you will go away with greater experience and confidence to work with leisure-time music groups more often in the future.

Successful applicants are mentored by experienced music creators, with costs and expenses covered by the PRS Foundation, and retain all the rights to the scores and music that they produce.

Mentors are:

• Emily Crossland 
• Jenni Pinnock
• Colin Riley
• Ailie Robertson
• Fraser Trainer
• Lynne Plowman

How do I apply?

Apply for Adopt a Music Creator 2022 here

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be over 18 years old
• Not be in full or part-time education
• Are based in the UK for the duration of the project
• Have less than five years of non-continuous professional practice in the leisure-time sector.
• The full eligibility criteria are outlined on the application form (opening September 1st 2021).

We are looking for music creators who:

• can demonstrate an understanding of collaborative approaches to composition.
• are able to demonstrate an understanding and some practical experience of working with a leisure-time group as music creator, performer or conductor.
• have original and ambitious ideas.
• identify why they want to take part now and how they would benefit from the scheme.