ComposeYourself!

Compose Yourself! is an online festival for young pianists aged 5 -18 resident in the UK. Our aim is to encourage and support composition from an early age.

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[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

It's been a pleasure to listen to all our entrants' music and we look forward to much more in 2024!

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@ClassicalMel @pianistmagazine Thank you Melanie for featuring the books - delighted to be part of this competition!

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

Delighted to have my seasonal books featured alongside @jameswelburnUK in a very special competition this weekend! Thank you @ClassicalMel A perfect way for pianists to get into the spirit of Christmas 🎄

[Melanie Spanswick @ClassicalMel]

Hi Everyone! I've a special Christmas Competition on my blog this weekend, featuring publications by composers Barbara Arens, Alison Mathews and James Welburn. Do check it out and take part...
https://t.co/qE0k5ZenoY
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[G&L Music @GandLMusicDept]

Congratulations to @GandLSchool Y11 pupil Rania who was a winner in the @YourselfCompose competition with her ‘Berliner Waltz’ - enjoy listening to it here https://t.co/4Wd2jAQlQK

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@GandLMusicDept @GandLSchool A brilliant piece and performance too!

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A big round of applause for our fantastic winning composers! We'd love you to listen to Mystery, Lost City, Longing for Hope,The Prelude of Twists and Turns, Late Winter Waltz, The Lost Word, Nativis, Berliner Waltz, Variations on a Theme by Fauré, Agité https://t.co/8g9MMHkyXd

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Results will start being sent today so please keep an eye out! It will take time but everyone should receive a notification by 1st Sept latest. In the meantime, please do head over and enjoy a selection of the fabulous music entered this year! 👉 https://t.co/376fw1gX10

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

Adjudications complete and winners chosen so now we're getting ready to award prizes! Huge thanks you to @MusicaFerrum @TrinityArtsUKI @PrestoMusicCom @FaberMusic for their generosity and support.

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

Adjudication is underway! All entrants receive a comment sheet and certificate with competitive entrants being awarded a level. With 3 winners in each age category the adjudicators will work together to award the prizes. It's an exciting time!

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

Huge congratulations to all entrants who submitted their compositions - you are an inspiration 👏
The adjudicating will begin very soon and you should have received your reward pieces, which we hope you enjoy playing. Thank you for supporting the festival!

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

If you’re a young pianist aged 5 to 18 years who is working on a new composition, be quick, entries to Compose Yourself Festival, supported by Trinity, close Friday 1 July! Get your entry in this week! https://t.co/O8D0mQDWjW via @FacebookWatch

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Ready to enter? Remember to include your sheet music (if you are a competitive entrant) and choose a reward piece from our brilliant composers! You can find our guidelines along with the entry form:
https://t.co/Jw8wK0hOaa

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Videos and scores are landing in my inbox and it's wonderful to see so many young pianists from last year as well as new! Best of all, as I process the entries I get to enjoy every single performance ��� Enter here: https://t.co/Jw8wK0ilZI

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

Brilliant to have the support of @TrinityArtsUKI

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Sneak preview of a small selection of prizes, including brilliant new books from @getsetpiano and @pamwedgwood We are extremely grateful for the generosity of @FaberMusic and @TrinityC_L Winners will also benefit from gift vouchers from @PrestoMusicCom too!

[ComposeYourself! @YourselfCompose]

@davidbartonmus Thanks for sharing David! I've already had an appreciative entrant, who requested 'Ladderedge in Autumn' comment that it is "beautiful" so I'm sure they will be further inspired. Thank you for being part of CY!

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Our most frequently asked questions are about creating sheet music, so we hope this helps! To see some great examples of sheet music from last year's entrants click here https://t.co/4ZbQe0ngl9 and if you need advice, just ask!