Magnum Opus 2025 Application

Magnum Opus 2025

Deadline: Thursday 28 November, 23:59 GMT
Magnum Opus is a 12-month artist development programme for three UK-based early-career composers looking to develop their skills in orchestral writing and gain a deeper understanding of orchestral management.

We are looking for three composers who are looking for a deep learning experience working with an internationally renowned orchestra.

Read more about the programme here.

We strongly encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds to apply, whether because of a protected or other characteristic.

If you have any access needs or access related costs with regards to applying for this opportunitiy, please contact Chris Bell.

If you have a question about our criteria or selection process, please contact learning@brittensinfonia.com and we will respond as soon as we can.

Estimated time: 1 - 2 hours
Name*

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Please tick the boxes below to confirm eligibility for the scheme*

I am over 18 years oldI will not be in full or part-time education between January 2025 and November 2025I have been based in the UK for the last 2 yearsI plan to remain resident in the UK between January 2025 and November 2025I am available to attend the first workshop on Tuesday 11 February 2025 and Magnum Opus Launch Concert on Tuesday 25 March 2025 in London.
Please tell us about your composing experience and the opportunities that have enabled you to reach this stage in your career*

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Please tell us why you are applying to Magnum Opus at this stage in your career.*

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At the end of the Magnum Opus programme, what would most like to have achieved in your compositional practice and sense of career progression*

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Briefly describe your compositional style and introduce two examples of your work. *

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Please upload two SCORES which reflect your current compositional style.*

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Please upload two corresponding AUDIO FILES (Recordings or MIDI) for the scores you submitted above. *

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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Britten Sinfonia requests information from applicants to all programmes for monitoring and reporting purposes. The below questions are for monitoring purposes and this section will only be seen by Britten Sinfonia staff. The information you give here does not affect the scoring system and the selection panel review process, and final decisions are made based on scores, eligibility criteria and the examples of the work you submit. In all cases, you have the option of 'Prefer not to say' but we encourage you to answer all questions.
Age*
Which of the following best describes your gender? *
Which of the following best describes your ethnicity? *
What is your sexual orientation? *
Do you have a long-term health condition and/or impairment that affects your day to day life?*
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities. This can include not just people with apparent disabilities, but also people with hidden disabilities such as dyslexia, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, severe disfigurements, multiple sclerosis, ME, depression, liver disease and speech impairment, etc.
Do you identify as a d/Deaf or disabled person? *
Do you have an access requirement?*
If yes, please add detail.
Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11 - 16? *
Please note: A selective state-run or state-funded school means a state school where pupils are admitted based on specific criteria (e.g. academic criteria, faith or on other grounds); a non-selective state-run or state-funded school has a non-selective admissions policy.
If you finished school after 1980, were you eligible for Free School Meals at any point during your school years?*
Please note: A selective state-run or state-funded school means a state school where pupils are admitted based on specific criteria (e.g. academic criteria, faith or on other grounds); a non-selective state-run or state-funded school has a non-selective admissions policy.
What is the highest level of qualification achieved by either of your parent(s) or guardian(s) by the time you were 18?*
Please tell us about the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14.*
- Modern professional occupations such as: teacher, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, musician, police officer (sergeant or above), software designer.
- Clerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary, personal assistant, clerical worker, call centre agent, nursery nurse.
- Senior managers or administrators (usually responsible for planning, organising and co-ordinating work, and for finance) such as: finance manager, chief executive.
- Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver.
- Semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant.
- Routine manual and service occupations such as: HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff.
- Middle or junior managers such as: office manager, retail manager, bank manager, restaurant manager, warehouse manager.
- Traditional professional occupations such as: accountant, solicitor, medical practitioner, scientist, civil / mechanical engineer.
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Magnum Opus 2025

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning