Bill Armiger

Would it be possible to alert your members to the opportunity presented through The John Sanders Memorial Competition for Young Composers? I attach a text which you may wish to use. Best wishes Bill Armiger Hon Secretary The Sanders Society Budding composers are invited to take part in this unique competition Gloucester Cathedral in the UK has been 'home' to many renowned musicians over the centuries, including Dr John Sanders who was Director of Music there between 1967-1994. His composition 'The Reproaches', is widely regarded as one of the 20th century's most evocative pieces of church music and is regularly performed by choirs around the world. Following John Sanders’s death in 2003, The Sanders Society was formed and since then - corresponding with the renowned Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester - organises a successful and prestigious competition for young composers, drawing entries from all over the world. There is an £1,000 prize on offer, as well as the prospect of a possible publishing contract, and the opportunity to hear the winning composition performed during the Three Choirs Festival week in the matchless acoustic of Gloucester Cathedral by three of the UK's finest cathedral choirs . Details from: www.sanderssociety.org.uk