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Royal Holloway Young Composer Competition 2026/27 (next edition)

Department of Music, Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham, United Kingdom

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An annual composition competition for students aged 15-18, open to any style from classical to songwriting, electronic music and film scoring. All entries receive feedback.

Grade
Year 11–13 / S4–S6
Same as Grades 10–12 in the US
Age
15–18
Residence
Not published
Entry
Open application
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The winner receives a professional recording of their piece in Royal Holloway's Engineers Cottage studio, performed by an ensemble of up to twelve, plus a guaranteed place on the Composition Taster Day with workshops and talks from academic staff. All entries receive feedback.

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