Taunton Junior Young Musician
20th/21st March 2027
Start Time: TBC
Gwyn Williams Room, Taunton School, TA2 6AD
ENTRY
The non-returnable entry fee is £25. The first 10 entries received will be guaranteed a place.
After submitting your entry you will be contacted by the Competition Secretary asking you to provide a programme of performance, short biographical details and a photograph.
CLOSING DATE
The Closing Date for entries is February 12th 2027
AWARDS
1st Prize £100
2nd Prize £50
3rd Prize £25
This competition evolved from the TYM competition to become a separate competition having its own identity.
ENTRANTS
To be under the age of 14 on 1st September 2026.
To be resident or to attend school within a 50mile radius of Taunton.
Not to be related to or have a professional relationship with the adjudicator.
To have attained Grade 5 standard or above .
To offer up to 3 contrasting pieces for adjudication of between 8 and 10 minutes including time for a short verbal introduction and tuning where necessary. Any excess of this time may lead to the performance being stopped by the adjudicator and the player being penalised.
To provide copies of the chosen music for the adjudicator. Photocopies will be retained and destroyed immediately after the event in accordance with copyright regulations.
To confirm at check out that they have read the competition’s safeguarding policy as detailed on the Application Form.