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We welcome applications from young musicians across the UK from low-income backgrounds.

Audition

Successful applicants will be shortlisted in June and invited to audition*.
*Development Programme candidates only

Flourish

For details of our support and the opportunities we offer, see below.

Our Programmes

Future Talent operates two programmes supporting gifted young musicians from low-income backgrounds across the UK, providing unique opportunities to build confidence, develop personal skills, and enhance their musical experience.
 
Our Junior Programme supports younger musicians at an earlier stage of their musical development, while our Development Programmes supports more advanced musicians.

Both programmes provide a range of development opportunities led by  expert musicians and educators, including world class masterclasses, workshops, mentoring sessions and performance opportunities.
 
Alongside these opportunities, we also provide our young musicians with financial support towards their musical costs, which could include:
·     Tuition fees
·     Ensemble & course fees
·     Exam and audition fees
·     Instrument costs including purchase, hire, insurance, parts and repair
·     Music technology and other equipment
·     Sheet music
 
Future Talent also provides Named Awards for selected participants on the Junior and Development programmes, amounts and durations vary. See below for our different awards.

Our Programmes

Junior

Ages approx. 8-13 | £500 | Duration 1 year
For young musicians approximately Grades 1-5, The Junior Award focuses on young musicians in the earlier stages of their musical development.

Development

Ages approx. 13-18 | £1,000 | Duration 1 year
For young musicians approximately Grade 6+, The Development Programme focuses on the musicians who show great musical potential but have not had the opportunity to develop it.

Other Awards

Coombs Scholarship

£4,000 | 2 years | £2,000 per year
Established in 2007 in memory of the charity's first administrator, Lucy Coombs, testament to her dedication to her work. 

Every two years, the Scholarship supports one exceptional musician launching their career or further education in music.

Applications for the 2021/22 Coombs Scholarship will open in the Summer. Applicants to our Development Programme may be considered.

Our Named Awards

teamArchie Award

Ages 16-18 | £2,000 per year | Brass players
In partnership with teamArchie, this award is for selected young brass players and includes one-to-one mentoring with trumpeter Matilda Lloyd.

Harvey Parker Award

Ages 16-18 | £2,000 | Woodwind players
For exceptional young woodwind players, in rememberance of Future Talent alum Harvey Parker.

Indian Classical Award

All ages under 18 | £2,000 per year | Indian Classical Musicians
Recipients must be under 18 to apply. For talented young players of Indian Classical instruments.

VOCES8 Award

Ages 15-18 | A place on the VOCES8 Summer School | Choral singers
Young choral singers may apply for a spot on the prestigious VOCES8 summer school.

Coombs Scholarship

Ages 16-18 | £2,000 | All instruments
This award is for exceptional musicians looking for a career in music.

National Children's Choir of Great Britain Award

Ages 9-14 | A place on the NCCGB two annual residentials | Choral singers
Young choral singers may be granted a space on the Easter and Summer residentials of the NCCGB.

Other Awards

Coombs Scholarship

£4,000 | 2 years | £2,000 per year
Established in 2007 in memory of the charity's first administrator, Lucy Coombs, testament to her dedication to her work. 

Every two years, the Scholarship supports one exceptional musician launching their career or further education in music.

Applications for the 2021/22 Coombs Scholarship will open in the Summer. Applicants to our Development Programme may be considered.

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