# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Calling emerging composers! Looking to gain insights into writing a winning orchestral composition?


Join us for the Willoughby Symphony Young Composer Award's 'How to Write a Winner' masterclass and gain unique behind-the-scenes insights into the art of orchestral composition. Observe as entrants from the 2026 Award have their works reviewed and workshopped by a panel of leading industry professionals, receiving practical feedback on everything from orchestration, musical ideas to performance considerations.

Designed for aspiring and emerging composers, this masterclass offers invaluable guidance on writing for a community orchestra and developing a composition that is both engaging for performers and compelling for audiences. You'll learn what judges look for in a successful Young Composer Award submission, gain a deeper understanding of the creative process and hear firsthand advice from experts working in the industry today. Furthermore, in response to feedback from the 2025 workshop, this year’s masterclass will include small group discussions with panellists to enable more detailed feedback.

Whether you're considering entering the Young Composer Award for the first time or looking to strengthen your orchestral writing skills, this workshop is a rare opportunity to learn from professionals and connect with Australia's vibrant composing community.

Other information:

- Tickets include lunch and refreshments
- This masterclass is best suited to high school students and above.
- The masterclass will be recorded and photographed for educational, promotional and archival purposes. We ask each attendee to sign a photo and video consent form when signing in for the masterclass. Please advise a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed or recorded.
- The panel includes musicians from the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, but does not include full orchestral readings of the works.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatswood/young-composer-award-how-to-write-a-winner-masterclass-2026/200030642020314
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, workshops, performances, art, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chatswood
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, Mcintosh St &, Railway St, Chatswood NSW 2067
- **lat**: -33.79476
- **long**: 151.1802
- **full address**: Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, Mcintosh St &, Railway St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Zenith Theatre & Convention Centre, McIntosh St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia, Chatswood

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026 takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, Mcintosh St &, Railway St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Zenith Theatre & Convention Centre, McIntosh St, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia, Chatswood.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026?
  - **A:** Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026 is organized by Willoughby Symphony.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chatswood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Young Composer Award: How to Write a Winner masterclass 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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