London Symphony Orchestra - Jerwood Composer+

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LSO Jerwood Composer+ supports early career composers in programming, planning and delivering chamber-scale concerts in the Jerwood Hall at LSO St Luke’s, including work of their own developed through the scheme.

Two composers each year develop two concerts over a 16-month placement. Mentored by key LSO staff, they build skills and experience in programming, event planning, budgeting, marketing, fundraising and evaluation.

The programme provides:

the opportunity to plan and deliver showcase concerts at LSO St Luke’s, giving participating composers creative freedom to explore classical and/or cross-genre collaborations and unconventional concert formats and timings to appeal to target audiences
a total fixed budget per composer of £10,000 for both events, managed by the LSO
a £5,000 bursary and reasonable travel expenses for those living outside of London
mentoring from an established external music sector professional, such as a composition teacher, festival promoter, or media specialist
access to LSO composition workshops and masterclasses with established composers and LSO musicians
access to the facilities at LSO St Luke’s

2019/20 composers

Des Oliver and Hollie Harding have been selected to take part in the LSO Jerwood Composer+ scheme as of 2019/20. Read more about their appointment and biographies in this news story.

Des presents his first event this summer:

Des Oliver: Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
Saturday 18 April 2020
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

> View Des' website

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Hollie presents her first event this summer:

Hollie Harding: Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
Saturday 16 May 2020
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

> View Hollie's website

2018/19 composers

Amir Konjani and Daniel Kidane were selected to take part in the second season of LSO Jerwood Composer+. Read more about their appointment and biographies in this news story.

To Be Someone Else Is A Battle
Saturday 18 May 2019
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

Amir Konjani: Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
Saturday 2 November 2019
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

> View Amir's website

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Futures Friday Lunchtime Concert
Friday 22 March 2019
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

Daniel Kidane: Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
Saturday 26 October 2019
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

> Watch an extract from Daniel's first event

2017/18 composers

Emma-Jean Thackray and Jasmin Kent Rodgman were selected to take part in the first season of this programme. Read more about their appointment and biographies in this news story.

London Jazz x LSO: Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
Saturday 28 April 2018
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

London Jazz x LSO Part II
Saturday 24 November 2018
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

> Watch Emma-Jean's second event

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HUH: Jerwood Composer+ Showcase
Saturday 17 March 2018
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

CONTOUR
Saturday 6 October 2018
Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's

> Watch an extract from Jasmin's second event

LSO Jerwood Composer+ is generously supported by Jerwood Arts.

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Upcoming Events

Soundhub Showcase: Phase II
Saturday 15 February 2020

LSO Soundhub composers Alex Ho and Keting Sun return for their Soundhub Phase II showcase with new music written for LSO musicians, plus varied works by LSO Soundhub Associates.

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