Go Compose! gives participants the opportunity to work with professional composers Fergus Hall and Gillian Walker, alongside three musicians from Red Note Ensemble. Over the three days, you’ll create your own original piece of music for flute, trombone and guitar, hear your ideas brought to life by professional performers and develop your work through practical workshops and feedback.
The course finishes with a performance of the new pieces on the final day.
“The best thing about Go Compose was hearing my piece being played by professional musicians!”
Who is it for?
Go Compose! is open to young people aged 13–18 who have tried composing before and would like to learn more.
You don’t need to be an experienced composer. We’re looking for young people who are enthusiastic about creating original music, curious about composition and keen to experiment with new sounds and ideas.
Timetable
Monday 12 October 2026: 2–8pm
Tuesday 13 October 2026: 10am–5pm
Wednesday 14 October 2026: 10am–6pm
The course will conclude with a performance of the new works at 5pm on Wednesday 14 October.
Costs
Go Compose! costs £70 for the whole course. Meals will be provided. You can attend the performance free of charge. You can also invite your family and friends to attend the final performance. Tickets for this cost £5.
If you will be travelling from a distance and would like the option to stay overnight, we can offer supervised accommodation for participants at an additional cost of between £35 and £65 each per night.
Financial assistance is available if required. Please contact us directly.
We will let everyone know if they have been selected to participate by 8th October. You will then be asked to confirm attendance and to pay the course fee of £60.
Apply
To apply for a place on Go Compose! Please complete the online registration form here: https://forms.gle/k46YTZMZxvMj1Y2H7
Deadline for applications: Monday 28th September.
To find out more information/ask any questions please contact: participate@sound-scotland.co.uk
Feedback from previous years:
“Hearing my piece was like a dream come true.”
“One of the best experiences I have ever had.”
“A very interesting and informative course that I strongly recommend to others. I would love to come back again next year.”
