East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014

by Sally

Closing date for the 2014 for The East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014 is fast approaching. Closing date Monday 13/10/2014.

The East Coast Musician of the Year Competition 2014 will be held in November in Bridlington, East Yorkshire Closing date 13/10/2014, Heats 8/11/2014, Final 22/11/2014.

There are 5 entry classes 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 18 and under and an open class for over 18. The choice of instrument and music is left to the candidates and their teachers.

This year we are holding a special MASTER CLASS for pianist to be taken by Richard Uttley (Concert Pianist). His concerto repertoire includes works by Beethoven, Brahms, Gershwin, Grieg, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Poulenc, Rachmaninov, Ravel, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. Recent concerto performances include with the National Symphony Orchestra and for the BBC at Maida Vale Studios, as part of a Proms Plus Composer Portrait.

To be eligible for the Master Class candidates must enter the competition. Further information and Entry forms can be downloaded from www.ccmf.co.uk (see Events) or Paul Lowe 01262 677835. This is a great opportunity for young pianists.