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Contents
Welcome
Auditions & Performance Rounds
page 2
pages 3-4
Regional Auditions
Category Auditions
Category Finals
Semi-Final
BBC Young Musician 2016 Final
Explanatory Notes
pages 5-7
Entry Form
pages 8-9
Follow us
@BBCYoungMus
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Welcome
Welcome to BBC Young Musician 2016
The search for the next BBC Young Musician starts
here and will reach its conclusion on 15th May 2016,
when three finalists will perform full concertos with a
professional symphony orchestra. Once again, BBC
Young Musician will be broadcast on BBC Four with
complementary coverage on Radio 3, and were delighted
to announce that the BBC Young Musician Jazz Award
will also return this year with applications open from the
summer of 2015.
At the 2014 final at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Martin
James Bartlett took the title with his performance of
Rachmaninovs Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, with
the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kirill
Karabits. Fellow finalists Sophie Westbrooke (recorder)
and Elliott Gaston-Ross (percussion) also shone in
BBC Young Musician 2014,
repertoire by Gordon Jacob and David Heath. According to
Martin, BBC Young Musician offers wonderful performance Martin James Bartlett
opportunities, a chance to improve with the adjudicators valuable advice and a huge amount of
enjoyment and fun along the way. It was a great journey and I have learnt so much! Turn to the
back of this brochure for more about Martins experience of BBC Young Musician and how his
life has changed since he won the title.
Its clear from just a glance at a list of BBC Young Musician alumni that this has always been a
competition that can launch a seriously impressive career. Thomas Ads, Alison Balsom, Nicola
Benedetti, Natalie Clein, Michael Collins, Colin Currie, Nicholas Daniel, Benjamin Grosvenor,
Stephen Hough, Freddy Kempf, Jennifer Pike and Paul Watkins all competed here. It wont be
easy: more than 450 musicians entered in 2014 and the winner will need to excel at five different
rounds over several months. But everyone has the chance to be heard at an audition and
can receive feedback from a panel of judges. For us, its wonderful to hear so much inspiring
music-making, all around the country. We look forward to welcoming a new group of talented
performers as we start our search for BBC Young Musician 2016. Good luck!
Young Musician 2014 category winners: (l-r) William Dutton (violin), Martin
James Bartlett (piano), Sophie Westbrooke (recorder), Matilda Lloyd
(trumpet), Elliott Gaston-Ross (percussion)
Auditions &
Performance Rounds
Regional Auditions
September - October 2015
All eligible entrants will be invited to perform
at the Regional Auditions which will take place
at venues around the UK, including Cardiff,
Manchester, Newcastle Gateshead, Glasgow and
London.
Dates for each region and individual categories to be
confirmed.
Category Auditions
November -December 2015
Dates for individual categories to be confirmed.
Category Finals
6-10 March 2016
6 March
7 March
8 March
9 March
10 March
Semi-Final
13 March 2016
The Semi-Final will take place at the Dora
Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music
and Drama, Cardiff.
The five category winners will perform in front
of a panel of adjudicators and an audience.
The Semi-Final will be recorded for broadcast
on BBC Four and/or other media.
You may perform the same programme as
the Category Final OR should you wish, you
may change some or all of the pieces in your
programme. Please note that there is no
obligation to change your programme for the
Semi-Final and performers who repeat their
repertoire from the Category Final will not be
disadvantaged in the scoring.
The programme should not exceed 16 minutes,
excluding tuning breaks and breaks between
Brass French Horn, Trumpet, Cornet, Tenor Horn, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
Woodwind Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Recorder, Harmonica
Explanatory Notes
Eligibility
You may enter for any of the instrument classes as long as the following three categories are satisfied:
Qualification You should have achieved Grade 8 standard (see Entry Form for further details)
Age You should be 18 or under on 1 January, 2016.
Residency You must be a resident of the United Kingdom (including the Channel Isles and Isle of Man) at the time
of entry and for the duration of the competition (until May 2016).
We are unable to accept entries from anyone closely related to a BBC staff member or anyone involved in the competition.
You must provide a copy of your birth certificate or passport with your application form along with a copy
of your Grade 8 or diploma certificate or an accreditation from your teacher.
(The copy of your birth certificate or passport will be destroyed once your entry has been validated.)
Entrants may also be asked to provide proof of UK residency.
Entrants aged under 18 will require the signed consent of their parent or guardian (see Entry Form).
All eligible entrants who have not reached the statutory school-leaving age will be required to be licensed (in accordance
with the Children and Young Persons Act) by the BBC before they can be filmed for broadcast. Any entrant requiring
a licence who cannot be licensed for any reason will not be able to take part.
Any entrant who the BBC (in its absolute discretion) considers too young, badly behaved, unable to cope with the demands
of the competition or otherwise unsuitable to take part in BBC Young Musician 2016 will not be able to compete.
Please note that you must play an instrument which has a concerto or other orchestral work written for it.
The BBC will only use your personal details for the purposes of administering BBC Young Musician 2016, and will
not publish them or provide them to anyone not connected with this event without your permission. If the BBC is
required to pass your details to any third party for the purposes of administering BBC Young Musician 2016, the BBC
will require that they only use your details strictly for these purposes. If you would like to know more about the BBCs
Privacy & Cookies Policy, please go to bbc.co.uk/privacy
Expenses
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable travel expenses (i.e. standard rail fare or equivalent) on production of a
receipt/invoice. If you are aged 16 or under we will also pay expenses for one adult to chaperone you. This could be
your accompanist. We are unable to reimburse travel expenses if you are travelling from outside the UK.
Instruments
Apart from keyboard players and percussionists, you must provide your own instrument. Any amplification equipment
required for your programme will also need to be supplied by you. If you choose to provide your own percussion
instruments this will be at your own expense. A piano will be provided for accompanists. If you require any other
instrument for an accompanist this will be provided at your own expense. You may bring up to two accompanists.
Pianists must play the piano provided, which will be a Steinway or equivalent.
Percussionists - you should include tuned and non-tuned percussion in your programmes. You may bring up to
two accompanists (e.g. piano and double bass) at your own expense but percussion must be the dominant solo
instrument. The BBC will provide a range of professional percussion instruments for performers at each stage;
however, percussionists may provide their own instruments which they must transport at their own expense.
Music
You can play from memory or from music at any stage.
It is recommended that performers include some variety of style and period in their choice of music.
Failure to do so will not be penalised, but a well-selected programme will be taken into account by the adjudicators
in the case of a tie.
All details of music for the Regional and Category Auditions should be filled in on the entry form, including the
publisher and duration of each work.
You may play one piece (or movement) that you played at the Regional or Category Auditions, if you are selected.
You may also perform another movement from the same work.
You will be allowed to change your mind on the choice of music as long as the BBC Young Musician office has been
informed by the following dates:
Regional Auditions 11 September, 2015
Category Auditions 13 November, 2015
At the Regional and Category Auditions you must provide 3 copies of all the music you are going to play for the
adjudicators. Photocopies are acceptable.
If selected for the Category Finals, you must send your programme details to the BBC Young Musician office by 22
January 2016. You may play one piece (or movement) that you played in the Regional or Category Auditions i.e. you
can only repeat one piece or movement from your earlier rounds. You may also perform another movement from the
same work. You must also notify the BBC by 22 January of your choice of concerto (or work for solo instrument and
orchestra) to be performed at the BBC Young Musician Final, should you be selected.
If selected for the Semi-Final you may perform the same programme as the Category Final OR should you wish,
you may change some or all of the pieces in your programme. Please note that there is no obligation to change
your programme for the Semi-Final and performers who repeat their repertoire from the Category Final will not be
disadvantaged in the scoring.
Those who reach the Final of BBC Young Musician 2016 should note that they will be playing with a professional
orchestra. As rehearsal time is limited the BBC will be strict about the duration of your chosen concerto (or work for
solo instrument and orchestra) which must be no less than 15 minutes duration and must not exceed 30 minutes.
The order of performance will be decided by the BBC at every performing stage.
Explanatory Notes
In the event of an entrant being unable to take part in any judging stage for any reason including illness, licensing
issues or other eventuality then the BBC reserves the right to substitute an alternative entrant.
Performers' accompanists
For the Regional and Category Auditions you must provide your own accompanist at your own expense.
For the Category Finals and Semi-Final you will be asked if you would like an official BBC accompanist although you
may continue to use your own. If you require any further accompanists for your programme, this will be at your own
expense. You may use up to two accompanists.
Page turners will not be provided by the BBC at any stage please arrange your own if required.
Time limits
Regional Auditions
Category Auditions
Category Final
Semi-Final
Final
10 minutes
12 minutes
16 minutes
16 minutes
15-30 minutes
When timing your programme please allow for gaps between movements and for tuning at the Regional and Category
Auditions. For example, your 10 minute programme might only contain 8-9 minutes of music. Your time starts when the
first note of your programme is played. You may be stopped by the BBC representative if you exceed the time limit. In
the event of a tie between performers, if any have exceeded the time limit, this may be taken into account when deciding
who goes through to the next stage. At the Category Final, Semi-Final and Final the time limit excludes gaps between
movements and tuning.
Website information
The BBC Young Musician 2016 website is at bbc.co.uk/youngmusician where you can download the entry form. You
can also request an entry brochure by emailing us at young.musician@bbc.co.uk
You will need to post your entry form and accompanying documents to BBC Young Musician 2016, Cardiff, CF5 2YQ
or scan and email them to young.musician@bbc.co.uk by 31 July 2015. We recommend that you obtain proof
of posting.
After sending your application form to us you will receive acknowledgement of its safe arrival by email. If you do not
receive this within 14 days you should contact us on 02920 323900.
Entry Form
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passport photo
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I would like to enter BBC Young Musician 2016. I have read the guidelines and agree to abide by the conditions.
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Entry Form
BBC Broadcast Terms and Conditions
I hereby consent to the filming of my participation in BBC Young Musician
2016, the nature and content of which has been fully explained to me.
In particular I acknowledge that adjudicators comments, both positive and
negative will be recorded and may be included in any BBC output.
I hereby assign the complete copyright in my contribution and give
all consents as may be required under the Copyright, Designs and
Patents Act 1988 (as amended) and grant to the BBC any and all rights
necessary to enable the BBC to make the fullest use of its recordings
without restriction in any and all media throughout the world for the
duration of such rights. In particular I hereby grant to the BBC the
unlimited right to edit, copy, alter, add to, take from, adapt or translate
my contributions hereunder and in relation to such contributions
hereby waive irrevocably all moral rights which I have now or in
the future, including without limitation any rights under section 77 to
85 inclusive of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or any
similar law of any jurisdiction.
The BBC may without further consent use my name, likeness,
biography, photographs of me and recordings of interviews with me
in promoting and publicising the Programme(s) in all media formats
worldwide.
The BBC reserves the right to alter, amend or cancel the selection process
and/or the programme at its absolute discretion. It is under no obligation to
make or broadcast ay programme containing my Contributions. The BBC
reserves the right to repeat any programmes made on any of the BBCs
services.
I warrant that I have truthfully and accurately completed the programme
Application Form and acknowledge and agree that the BBC may in its sole
discretion disqualify any applicant from any part of the selection process or
the programme itself and that it may disqualify me if I have breached this or
any other rule, term or condition. I understand that if I reach the later stages
of the competition I may be contacted and asked for further information
about myself, including a background check.
I agree at the request of the BBC to take part in publicity events in
connection with BBC Young Musician 2016.
The BBC shall not be liable to me or my legal representative for any loss or
damage or injury to me or my property caused or suffered in connection
with the BBCs making of the Programme(s) unless caused by the
negligence of the BBC and recoverable on that ground.
I agree that my contribution shall not contain anything which is an
infringement of copyright or which is calculated to bring the BBC into
disrepute or which is defamatory provided however that the BBC shall not
be entitled to bring claim against me in respect of any defamatory material
that was included in my contribution without negligence or malice on my
part.
The Courts of England and Wales shall have sole jurisdiction in relation
to this declaration which shall be interpreted to the laws of England and
Wales.
The BBC will only use your personal details for the purpose of administering
BBC Young Musician 2016 and will not publish them or provide them to
anyone not connected with this event without your permission. If the
BBC is required to pass your details to any third party for the purposes of
administering this event, the BBC will require that they only use your details
strictly for these purposes. If you would like to know more about the BBCs
Privacy & Cookies Policy, please go to: bbc.co.uk/privacy
You can find the BBCs Child Protection Policy and information about the BBCs guidelines for working with children and young people at
bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/howwework/policiesandguidelines/child_protection.html
I agree to take part in BBC Young Musician 2016 and to abide by its rules. As a condition of entry, I hereby consent to the
recording of my contribution and performance subject to the Broadcast Terms and Conditions above.
a photocopy of a certificate to show that I have gained Grade 8 from a recognised School of Music
a photocopy of a Performers Diploma
a signed accreditation from a professional teacher of my instrument below
I wish to enter at the venue nearest to my home / term-time* address *delete as appropriate
Whilst we will make every effort to accommodate entrants at the venue closest to them, we regret that this will not always be possible. Entrants
will be informed of the date, time and venue for their audition during August.
Please check that you have completed your form accurately and return it with accompanying documents to:
BBC Young Musician 2016, Cardiff, CF5 2YQ or scan and email to young.musician@bbc.co.uk by 31 July, 2015.
Nothing has been quite the same for Martin since that extraordinary night in Edinburgh. I
have had so many wonderful experiences and opportunities since winning. I was one of 27
international artists, alongside Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Nicola Benedetti, to be chosen
to record the new version of the Beach Boys song God Only Knows produced by BBC Music.
In 2014 I performed at BBC Proms in the Park and this year I will be at the Royal Albert Hall,
playing in a Prom with Eric Whitacre and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I have performed
concertos at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Cadogan Hall, St Johns Smith Square and Kings Place
and made my debut with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Ill also be performing with
the BBC Concert Orchestra at the opening night of this years Cheltenham Music Festival.
According to Martin, BBC Young Musician is an experience worth having, with or without the
prize money, the contract with YCAT and the big career boost that the winner enjoys. It has
been the most wonderful experience of my life. The overwhelming feeling among the other
competitors was of comradeship and support, and there were so many exciting, enjoyable
moments that I will never forget - I had many
laughs and a lot of fun. BBC Young Musician
has helped me to mature as a musician,
expand my musical horizons and has inspired
me to work harder and achieve my dreams.
And his advice for those taking part in 2016?
The music is the most important thing so just
go out there and give the best performance
you can. Regardless of the result it is a
totally life-changing experience. Enjoy every
moment!
Martin will return to BBC Young Musician in
2016 to perform at the Final on 15th May.
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