Applications open for the 2022-23 RPS Composers Programme

Applications are now open for the 2022-23 RPS Composers Programme, offering a commission, premiere and a year of professional development.

Establishing yourself as a professional composer is rarely easy and, as the consequences of the pandemic continues to impact classical music, this has undoubtedly become even harder. Annually, the Royal Philharmonic Society Composers programme aims to transform the prospects of promising UK-based composers and we are pleased to welcome applications for 2022.

Besides offering a commission – performed with one of a range of noted ensembles, venues and festivals – you will receive support to take critical steps towards establishing your career through a year-long range of sessions and activities from Autumn 2022, including the opportunity to meet and draw insights from key figures in the music business and professional composers, workshops to develop skills that will enable you to promote yourself and your music, as well as individual sessions looking at your own personal objectives and how we might help you fulfil them.

You will gain insight into the range of settings in which you and your music can have real impact, encouraging you to think more about the scope of everything you can do as a professional composer.

The closing date is 11am on Tuesday 15 March 2022.

Find out more and apply