Young Musicians' Platform

Plymouth Music Accord's initiative to help promising local musicians

The Young Musicians' Platform provides talented local young musicians with help to start their musical careers.

Young Musicians' Platform - First Professional Contracts

In the past Plymouth Music Accord has found placements for sopranos, a counter-tenor, a saxophonist, a violinist, a clarinettist, a horn player, a cellist and even a composer. Apart from using its own funds for this purpose, Plymouth Music Accord has been given sponsorship by the Ballard Trust, the Clemas Trust and the University of Plymouth .

The young people were found engagements with the lunchtime concert series at Plymouth Museum & Art Gallery, the evening recitals at Emmanuel, and as featured soloists with the South West Sinfonietta, the Radio Light Orchestra and Kelly Choral Society.

Auditions for each new season take place in April in the Sherwell Building at Plymouth University (courtesy of Peninsula Arts) with an interviewing panel of local musicians including Clive Jenkins, composer and pianist.

The services of an accompanist are provided for candidates who do not have one.

For further information about the Young Musicans' Platform contact Clive Jenkins on 01752 863348 or e-mail clivejenkinsmusic@btinternet.com .

Free Concert Tickets

The Young Musicans' Platform has supported the provision of tickets to allow children to be taken free of charge to a Symphony Concert.

Support

The Young Musicians' Platform is grateful for support from:

• The Ballard Trust
• Devon Community Foundation
• Gill Akaster
• Plymouth City Council
• The Clemas Trust