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Four diverse composers will be supported to develop & premiere new works for orchestra through a wider development scheme – Nonclassical Artists in Residence. Over 2 years they will receive support to build the skills, experience & portfolio to sustain the often-challenging career of a composer.
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Situation
Composers are faced with many barriers to develop - let alone sustain - a compositional career in classical music. A few recent reports highlight key issues: 87.7% of works programmed by orchestras are by white men (DONNE 2021/22). 43% of UK musicians earn less than £14,000 a year from music and 44% cite a lack of sustainable income as a barrier to their career. (Musicians Census 2023) 88% of all Black music professionals agree there are barriers to progression (Being Black in the UK Music Industry, 2021)
Solution
Talent should thrive regardless of circumstance. Nonclassical AiR (Artist in Residence) seeks to be a flexible, artist-led programme supporting the next generation of composers to develop their artistic voice and build sustainable careers. We aim to remove a variety of barriers to enable four extraordinary composers – Beatrice Ferreira, Harry Górski-Brown, Kendra Chiagoro-Noel and Nneka Cummins – from diverse backgrounds to receive a paid commission and support to write for orchestra
