Our Programmes
Junior
Ages approx. 8-13 | £500 | Duration 1 year
For young musicians approximately Grades 1-5, The Junior Award focuses on young musicians in the earlier stages of their musical development.
Development
Ages approx. 13-18 | £1,000 | Duration 1 year
For young musicians approximately Grade 6+, The Development Programme focuses on the musicians who show great musical potential but have not had the opportunity to develop it.
Other Awards
Coombs Scholarship
£4,000 | 2 years | £2,000 per year
Established in 2007 in memory of the charity's first administrator, Lucy Coombs, testament to her dedication to her work.
Every two years, the Scholarship supports one exceptional musician launching their career or further education in music.
Applications for the 2021/22 Coombs Scholarship will open in the Summer. Applicants to our Development Programme may be considered.
Our Named Awards
teamArchie Award
Ages 16-18 | £2,000 per year | Brass players
In partnership with teamArchie, this award is for selected young brass players and includes one-to-one mentoring with trumpeter Matilda Lloyd.
Harvey Parker Award
Ages 16-18 | £2,000 | Woodwind players
For exceptional young woodwind players, in rememberance of Future Talent alum Harvey Parker.
Indian Classical Award
All ages under 18 | £2,000 per year | Indian Classical Musicians
Recipients must be under 18 to apply. For talented young players of Indian Classical instruments.
VOCES8 Award
Ages 15-18 | A place on the VOCES8 Summer School | Choral singers
Young choral singers may apply for a spot on the prestigious VOCES8 summer school.
Coombs Scholarship
Ages 16-18 | £2,000 | All instruments
This award is for exceptional musicians looking for a career in music.
National Children's Choir of Great Britain Award
Ages 9-14 | A place on the NCCGB two annual residentials | Choral singers
Young choral singers may be granted a space on the Easter and Summer residentials of the NCCGB.
Other Awards
Coombs Scholarship
£4,000 | 2 years | £2,000 per year
Established in 2007 in memory of the charity's first administrator, Lucy Coombs, testament to her dedication to her work.
Every two years, the Scholarship supports one exceptional musician launching their career or further education in music.
Applications for the 2021/22 Coombs Scholarship will open in the Summer. Applicants to our Development Programme may be considered.