4BR has been informed that the organizers of UniBrass are launching a competition to find a new composition to be performed at the 2012 University Brass Band Championships.

The piece will be premiered before the results of the contest on the 18th February next year, as well as being used in workshops the following day.

Composition

The pieces considered should be between 10 and 15 minutes in duration and playable by a Second Section graded band.

Entrants must be 25 years of age or under as at the 31st October 2011.

Prize

The winning composer will receive a prize of £2000 and the composition will be published by Devilish Publishing.

Judging Panel

The decision will be made by a panel of five: the UniBrass Chair, Rhian Davies and Secretary, Rebecca Hardman, a representative from the British Federation of Brass Bands, and the composers James McFadyen and Philip Harper.

This competition is a great opportunity for the next generation of composers to showcase their worksMax Stannard

Mission Statement

Max Stannard told 4BR:"UniBrass was set up to support and enable students to participate in brass banding. We are always on the lookout for new ways to involve more people, and this competition will do exactly that.

This competition is a great opportunity for the next generation of composers to showcase their works."

Details for entering

The details of how to enter the competition, as well as the terms and conditions, can be found on the UniBrass website ( www.unibrass.co.uk).

Entries should be sent via email to unibrass.composer@hotmail.co.uk.

The closing date is 31st October 2011.