Composition: Wales 2026 with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales 11-13 February 2026
Guidelines for Composers Criteria Submissions are welcomed from composers who can meet the following criteria: • Born, living or studying in Wales • Over 18 Composers may submit up to 2 works to be considered for the project. Scores previously performed by a professional orchestra will not be considered for Composition: Wales. We strongly encourage those who have not previously taken part in Composition: Wales to apply. However, submissions from composers previously selected for Composition: Wales will be accepted. Prior participation will be taken into consideration in the selection process to allow for exposure for the widest selection of composers possible. Submission Deadline Sunday 28 September 2025 by 2300 Maximum duration 10 minutes. Please note that scores of a shorter duration are welcome. Composers are requested to ensure that accurate durations are provided. For works with multiple movements, composers should indicate which movement they would prefer to be considered for the project. BBC NOW Orchestra size Applicants can submit a composition for a maximum orchestration of: 2[1.2/pic/afl].2[1.2/ca].2[1.2/bcl].2[1.2/cbn] | 4.2.3.1 | T | *2P | Hp | Str[12.10.8.6.4] *Max 2 percussion players, please find below a list of the instruments available to you for each player: Player 1 - Bass Drum, Tenor Drum, Snare Drum, 5 temple blocks, Glockenspiel, 4 Toms, Tam Tam, 1 suspended cymbal (any variety), smaller handheld instruments i.e tambourine, claves, triangle, guiro, maracas, etc. Player 2 - 2 Toms, 2 Bongos, 1 suspended cymbal (any variety), 2 gongs (low pitch - middle pitch indefinite pitch, character of instrument only), Xylo or Vibes, Tam Tam, Marimba, smaller handheld instruments i.e tambourine, claves, triangle, guiro, maracas, etc. For further clarity on any of the orchestration, please contact our librarian naomi.j.roberts@bbc.co.uk. Please note that the standard symphony orchestral layout in the hall should be adhered to as there will not be time during the days to reset the orchestra.
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