Notes from Scotland is a composing scheme for young composers aged 14-18 years living in Scotland. Through the scheme, young composers will develop their composing talent, learn new skills and meet other young musicians and composers. They will spend six months working with an RSNO composition mentor to write a piece of chamber music, which will then be performed by RSNO musicians.

Young people are invited to apply for the scheme by sending us a sample of their recent work, which will be shortlisted by a panel made up of composers, RSNO musicians and RSNO staff. Five successful candidates will be selected to take part in the scheme.

How to enter
To enter please complete an application form and submit it along with the required files. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 31st May 2020, and the entries will then be shortlisted. You will find out if you are successful by the end of July 2020.

Required files
- A completed application form (see below for download)
- An audio recording of your sample piece (this can be audio taken from notation software package)
- A copy of your full score and individual parts

(Please attach your submission form, score and individual parts as three separate documents)

Because of the current situation with the Coronavirus, applications must be submitted by email. Please email engage [at] rsno.org.uk with the subject line ‘Notes from Scotland Application’.

See link below for further details.