Superlocrian ‘Beyond The Hills and Valleys’ Tour

Come and join us for a concert celebrating collaboration and vibrant youth music in the South West of England!

Launched earlier this year by Superlocrian in partnership with Dorset Music Service and Devon Music Education Hub. Beyond the Hills & Valleys invited musicians aged 11-19 in full-time education to compose original music inspired by the natural world and the environment. The competition provides a high-level composing opportunity within a supportive educational environment, with the selected composers receiving professional mentoring, feedback and the opportunity to develop their music with Superlocrian, culminating in world premiere performances of their compositions by the ensemble in this concert.

18-year-old composer Freya Murray from Dorchester has been announced as the winner of Superlocrian’s Beyond the Hills & Valleys composing competition. Her composition, alongside works by three other selected young composters, will be premiered by chamber-jazz septet Superlocrian.

Murray takes first place ahead of Jacob Butler-Sereno, 19, from the University of Exeter; Elliot Mair, 18, from Devonport High School for Boys; and highly commended 16-year-old Lukas Makuta from Ivybridge Community College.

In addition, the concert will feature performances from young musicians from across Devon and Dorset, along with two more world premieres from acclaimed composers Laura Rossi and Iain Ballamy, along with some old favourites from Superlocrian’s critically acclaimed debut album.

For young instrumentalists Grade 3 and above, there will be an afternoon workshop from 3pm – 4:30pm, which can be booked here:

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