The Rotary Young Musician Competition is a well-organised, established and successful competition promoted by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (Rotary GB&I).
There are four stages to the competition, each designed to support and encourage the development of musical talent. Some stages may have more than one round.
The competition is open to all levels, grades and styles of young instrumentalists and vocalists. The organisers particularly welcome entrants from modern genres.
The competition aims to offer young people:
The competition is open to all schools and college communities, including those that are home educated and any other young peoples’ community organisations, for example, community RotaKids, community Interact, Scout Groups, Girl Guides.
All students (amateur) should be in full time education up to the age of 17 on 31st August 2023. It should be noted that competitors may be 18 at the time of some or all stages of the competition e.g. a competitor who is 17 on 31st August but turns 18 on 1st September may enter.
For further information, download the Poster , complete Information Pack here
and the Entry Form .
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