Nominee category: Community and Participation in association with ABRSM
composed by John Barber youth opera with libretto by Jessica Duchen 60mins commissioned by Garsington Opera and Opera North
composed by Liz Dilnot Johnson for choir, children’s choir, mezzo soprano solo, organ, piano, violin/Hardanger fiddle and refugee groups 100mins commissioned by Ex Cathedra watch the promotional video on YouTube for more information and to purchase the score visit Composers Edition
composed by Derri Joseph Lewis for SSAATB choir 4mins commissioned by National Youth Choirs of Great Britain listen on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify or YouTube Music watch the NYCGB Fellowship Ensemble conducted by Ben Parry perform the piece on YouTube
composed by Emily Peasgood soundscape project engaging communities in different parts of Thanet, Kent for synth, vocal jingle and sound effects 18mins commissioned by Turner Contemporary listen to the work on SoundCloud
composed by Louise Drewett community opera for children’s choir, soloists, narrator and ensemble with libretto by Clare Shaw 35½ mins commissioned by Royal Academy of Music