SMCC has no age restrictions and invites applications from composers who feel they would benefit from what the course offers. Eight students will be accepted on to the course. For the 2010 course, applications must be received in the St Magnus Festival office by 1st March and applicants will be notified of the result in the week beginning Monday, 29th March. The 2010 course runs from the evening of 12th June to 23rd June.

Applications must include:

• Completed application form/CV
• Two contrasting scores
• Recording of one of the scores submitted
• Personal statement
• Two referees

An application form for the 2010 course may be obtained from:

Angela Henderson
St Magnus Composers' Course
60, Victoria Street
Kirkwall
Orkney KW15 1DN
tel +44(0)1856 871445
fax +44(0)1856 871170

or by clicking the link below:
Download application form (pdf)

The course receives funding from The Scottish Arts Council and other trusts and foundations, which keeps the fee down for participants. The 2010 course fee is £520. This includes:

• all tuition
• up to 14 nights' self-catering accommodation in Kirkwall within walking distance of the course venues (course duration is 11 nights).

Students also receive:

• free admission to St Magnus Festival performances
• an invitation to the opening Festival Reception

A small number of bursaries towards the course fees may be available to British applicants.  These will be awarded to talented composers who might otherwise have difficulty in meeting the course fees.  If you would like to be considered for a bursary, please tell us why in a covering letter.

Successful candidates will be required to confirm their acceptance by paying a non-refundable deposit of £80 and the balance of the fee will become payable by 18th May.