Composers Workshops
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March
Foyle Arts Building, Ulster University Magee, Derry
The Walled City Music Festival invites expressions of interest to take part in composer workshops as part of the 2026 Walled City Music Festival programme, led by the 2026 WCMF Composer-in-Residence, Gráinne Mulvey.
Up to 5 places are available to participate and composers are asked to submit compositions for flute, viola and harp trio. Compositions should be either i) a pre-existing work which has yet to receive a public performance, or ii) a new composition, which should be no longer than 5 minutes in length.
On Friday 13th March, there will also be a group workshop session and one-to-one lessons with Gráinne Mulvey.
On Saturday 14th March, compositions will be workshopped with the ensemble-in-residence, featuring Sabrina Hu (flute), Ed Creedon (viola) and Clíona Doris (harp), followed by a performance of each piece.
For more information on the performers, please visit their websites at:
Sabrina Hu: https://sabrinahu.com/
Cliona Doris: https://www.clionadoris.com/
Ed Creedon: https://boynemusicfestival.com/ed-creedon
Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than Monday 9th February. Composers should include a short CV along with a brief paragraph (maximum 150 words) on why they would like to participate in this workshop. Please send information to fiona@walledcitymusic.com.
Composers will then be asked to submit their composition by Friday 27th February. Compositions can be written for one, two or all three instruments outlined above.
Accommodation in Derry for Friday night will be provided for each composer.