For aspiring or developing composers, we offer the chance to work with our musicians and mentors to develop your skills as a music creator.
Whether you’re early in your career, have recently completed further or higher education, are self-taught, or approaching composition later in life or from another career path, Opus 1 is principally designed to support those who have had limited or no opportunities to work with professional musicians.
Each year, six music creators are selected to write for a trio of Britten Sinfonia musicians. With guidance from internationally recognised composer and Programme Director Dani Howard, and with support from some of the UK’s leading chamber musicians, composers will develop and test their ideas in a workshop session before submitting their completed pieces for a Britten Sinfonia concert performance.
As a music creator on Opus 1, you will receive a standard bursary of £250, with additional travel expenses available for those based outside London or the East of England. The programme is open to applicants of all ages, educational backgrounds and qualification levels.
Applications are open now until 2pm on Wednesday 9 July. Please head to our website for full information and details on the application process.