The Tenby International Music Festival in Tenby, Wales announces the second installment of its Composer Fellowship Program, a tuition-free, fully virtual opportunity for emerging composers. Three Fellows will be selected, with one spot reserved for a Welsh composer. Each will have their composition workshopped and performed, with audio and video recordings provided for portfolio or promotional use. This initiative is a unique chance for composers and performers to collaborate in the creation and performance of contemporary chamber music in Wales.
Fellowship Opportunities
- Virtual workshop with resident musicians of the Tenby International Music Festival
- Individualised feedback from resident musicians
- Public performance at the Tenby International Music Festival
- Audio and video recording of the performance (Example)
- Virtual career development workshop
- Composer-instrumentalist alumni network
Eligibility
Instrumentation
- 3 violins
- 2 violas
- 1 cello
- 1 piano (up to 4 hands)
- Up to 7 minutes
- No electronics
- Open and graphic scores are accepted
- Individual movements of multi-movement works are accepted
- May have been written at any time, and may have been performed, awarded, and/or recorded in the past
- One submission per composer
Judging Criteria
The jury will comprise of composer Kian Ravaei (Director, Composition Fellowship), violinist Thomas Mathias (Artistic Director, Tenby International Music Festival), and pianist Dominic Ciccotti (Artistic Director, Tenby International Music Festival).
In the interest of having a transparent selection process, below are some of the criteria that will influence the jury’s decision.
- Required rehearsal time and notational clarity will be taken into consideration
- The jury will take into account the number of performances the composer has received in the past, prioritising those who would benefit most from this opportunity
Timeline
- Application Opens: January 31, 2026
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
- Notification of Results: April 15, 2026
- Virtual Career Development Workshop: July 2026 (Date/Time TBD)
- Virtual Workshop with Musicians: Second Week of August 2026 (Date/Time TBD)
- Public Performance at Tenby International Music Festival: Second Week of August 2026 (Date/Time TBD)
- Receipt of Final Recordings: September 15, 2026
TBD dates and times will be determined in consultation with selected Fellows.
Composers should submit the following materials:
- Link to score (PDF)
- Link to audio (MIDI or live recording)
- Program note
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