Join in Notes from Scotland

During the project the young composers will receive mentoring from several Scottish composers associated with the RSNO, who will be there to guide them through the process of writing a piece of chamber music. This will include discussion forums, one to one tuition and group sessions online.

The young composers will also have the opportunity to attend RSNO concerts, workshops and masterclasses.

At the end of the project, there will be a final showcase concert where the new pieces will be performed by RSNO and Dunedin Consort musicians in front of an audience. All of the pieces will be professionally recorded for the young composers to keep.

Participation in Notes from Scotland is free.

Applications are encouraged from any region in Scotland, and while you will be invited to travel to Glasgow for the final performance, some of the activity throughout the project can be undertaken online. We have bursaries available to help with travel and accommodation for those who live a distance from Glasgow.

In-Person Dates

Saturday 26 August 2023: Introduction and Workshop Day
Saturday 2 December 2023: Work In Progress Workshop
Saturday 24 February 2024: Final Rehearsal and Performance

Sessions with the Notes from Scotland mentors will be arranged depending on mentor and participant’s availability.

Notes from Scotland applications for 2023/24 are now closed. Please check back in summer 2024 for information on the next intake.

If you have any questions about applications, please email engage@rsno.org.uk