Dorset Music Service and Devon Music Education Hub have been working in partnership with Superlocrian to run the Beyond the Hills & Valleys composing competition. Musicians aged 11-19 were invited to compose original music inspired by the natural world and the environment. The competition provided a high-level composing opportunity, with the selected composers receiving professional mentoring, feedback and the opportunity to develop their music with Superlocrian.
18-year-old composer Freya Murray from Dorchester has been announced as the winner of the competition. Her composition, alongside works by three other selected young composters, will be premiered by chamber-jazz septet Superlocrian at a performance at Bridport Arts Centre this Sunday (4th October) at 6:30pm. There will also be two more world premieres from acclaimed composers Laura Rossi and Iain Ballamy, along with music from Superlocrian’s critically acclaimed debut album.
For young instrumentalists Grade 3 and above, there will be an afternoon workshop from 3:00pm – 4:30pm.
For more details and to book tickets for the workshop and performance, visit: Superlocrian ‘Beyond The Hills and Valleys’ Tour – Bridport Arts.