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 2009 course, applications should be submitted by 2nd March and applicants will be notified of the result in the week beginning Monday, 30th March. The course runs from 13th to 24th June in 2009.

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 2009 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 2009 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.  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 19th May.