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RNCM announces major Philip Jones Brass Ensemble competition

A major partnership between the RNCM in Manchester and Ursula Jones will see the hosting of the inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition in July 2019.

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  The competition format mirrors the famous ensemble

Ursula Jones, the widow of the great British trumpet player Philip Jones, will be host the inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester in July 2019.

Excellence and enterprise

The aim of the competition is to bring together young brass quintets to showcase excellence and enterprise in brass chamber music performance, building on the legacy of Philip Jones CBE (1928-2000). It is hoped that it will provide a platform for a new generation of brass players, who will benefit from the competition and peer-learning.

Several prominent music festivals and venues have expressed interest in the outcome of the competition, which will feature three major prizes; The Philip Jones Prize (£10,000), The Marah Mahlowe Prize (£7,500) and The Founder's Prize (£5,000).

The inaugural competition of 2019 will be for brass quintet (two trumpets, one horn, trombone, tuba) and will be eligible for players aged between 16 and 30. The average age of any group at 20th July 2019 should not be more than 28 years.

The international jury will comprise five members (two trumpets, one horn, trombone and tuba) with special expertise in this field, led by the jury Chair Reinhold Friedrich.

Applications

Applications for the competition should be received in summer 2018, and it is anticipated that 16 groups will be chosen to come to Manchester. Selection will be from submitted video-recordings, based on the criteria of musical qualities, enterprise and presentation.

Full details of the competition is posted on the website http://pjbe.org/

prominent music festivals and venues have expressed interest in the outcome of the competition, which will feature three major prizes; The Philip Jones Prize (£10,000), The Marah Mahlowe Prize (£7,500) and The Founder's Prize (£5,000)4BR

Worldwide

Information will include particulars of the jury, application procedures and timelines, competition regulations and details of required repertoire at the various stages of the competition.

Prof John Miller of the Royal Northern College of Music, stated: "This will be the first major competition of its kind held in the UK, which I hope will stimulate interest and participation from outstanding young brass players across the world".

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