University of St Andrews

Prelude to the 600th

Sound the 600th

St Andrews has challenged young composers to sound the 600th, an initiative which has attracted great interest across Britain.

The University of St Andrews Symphony Orchestra

The premier group of its kind in St Andrews will realise the shortlisted works in a special concert on the 21st April 2011.

Big Competition, Big Prize

The winner will recieve a £1000 prize as well as the honour of having their piece performed throughout the University's 600th celebrations.

Prelude to the 600th, Sponsored by Ernst & Young

Thursday 21st April, 7:30pm, Younger Hall

In order to contribute to the celebrations of the University's 600th anniverary, the University of St Andrews Music Society commissioned three compositions as part of a competition to encourage talented young composers across the United Kingdom.

We are delighted to be able to confirm that the winner was Mark David Boden with Six Degrees.

"I am honoured to be involved with the 600th Composition Competition. We at the University of St Andrews are deeply committed to nurturing creative development, and delighted that an initiative which offers such an outstanding opportunity for the discovery and showcasing of new talent forms part of our anniversary celebrations."

Professor Louise Richardson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor

"I wish all involved the very best and know I could learn so much from these scores."

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Master of the Queen's Music

Scottish culture secretary adds her support