Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)
Offered by Choir Schools’ Association (with David Willcocks Memorial Trust)
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- Deadline
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- We haven't confirmed a date for this one yet — check the organizer before applying.
- Award / support
- Chorister composition competition to write a new anthem for a cathedral/chapel choir (in partnership with the David Willcocks Memorial Trust). Full entry requirements and any prizes are provided via the official poster linked on the page; check the poster for the current deadline and prize details.
- Who it's for
- Songwriters and composers
- Location
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Organizer
- Choir Schools’ Association (with David Willcocks Memorial Trust)
- Applications open
- December 16, 2025
- Runs again
- Yes — this one comes back
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About this opportunity
Open competition for choristers/young composers to compose a new anthem for a cathedral or chapel choir (Choir Schools’ Association, in partnership with the David Willcocks Memorial Trust). See the official poster linked on the page for eligibility, submission requirements, and key dates.
How to apply
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)?
- We haven't been able to confirm a deadline for this one yet. Check the organizer's own page before you apply — and we'll update this listing as soon as we know more.
- Who offers Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)?
- It is offered by Choir Schools’ Association (with David Willcocks Memorial Trust), based in United Kingdom, United Kingdom.
- What funding or support does Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust) offer?
- Chorister composition competition to write a new anthem for a cathedral/chapel choir (in partnership with the David Willcocks Memorial Trust). Full entry requirements and any prizes are provided via the official poster linked on the page; check the poster for the current deadline and prize details.
- Who can apply for Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)?
- We list it for songwriters and composers.
- How do I apply for Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)?
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