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Conservatoire Clarinet Competition

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are inviting young UK clarinettists to apply to the Conservatoire Clarinet Competition, sponsored by The Wind Section.

Pupils in full-time school education across the UK, of Grade 5 and above, are eligible to apply.

A panel of RCS specialists will select up to five clarinettists to compete in a live final at the RCS on Sunday 16 February 2025 as part of the Conservatoire Clarinet Festival, sponsored by Buffet Crampon.

The Final

Live performance of 8 minutes of clarinet & piano, and/or solo clarinet repertoire of your choice.

Applicants may choose to perform complete works, and/or selected movement/s from any works.

Finalists are welcome to bring their own pianists if they wish, however, a professional accompanist will be available to rehearse (on the day) & perform with all finalists if needed.

Please note that the RCS is unable to cover any travel costs for finalists.

Round One

Finalists will be selected based on video recorded performances of 4-5 minutes (maximum) of repertoire from your chosen 8 minute programme.  You will be asked to confirm your complete 8 minute programme in the application process.

An entry fee of £5 (non-refundable) is required by each competitor.  Please send your video link (we suggest an unlisted YouTube link) to woodwind@rcs.ac.uk by midnight on Friday 10th January 2025.

Video content should show the performer clearly and the sound should be of good quality.  Please can you present 4-5 minutes from your chosen programme.

Prize

The Wind Section are offering the winner £1,000 towards a Buffet instrument purchase*

All finalists will be given a 1:1 clarinet lesson with an RCS specialist (at a future date to be agreed) and tickets to attend an RCS concert of their choice.

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Deadline: Midnight on Friday 10th January 2025

Should you have any queries, please contact Jennifer Stephenson - j.stephenson@rcs.ac.uk

*Terms & Conditions

  • The winner will be given a £1000 voucher that can be put towards the purchase of a Buffet Crampon instrument (VAT inclusive price) from The Wind Section, subject to supplier availability.
  • The voucher can be used online at www.thewindsection.com or in our Edinburgh shop at 11-13 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh EH3 6RT.
  • The voucher is valid until 23:59, Saturday 28th February 2026.
  • The voucher is non-transferable and non-refundable. There is no cash alternative.