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NEWS

2024 Vaughan Williams Bursaries

Over the last 40 years 260 Vaughan Williams Bursaries have been awarded to help fund Masters Degrees in composition.

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Our first year

165 grants totalling over £350,000 were awarded by the Foundation in 2023 - our first year of operation. Grants were made to festivals; for composer career development; composer-led projects; recording projects; commissioning, student bursaries as well as projects celebrating the legacy of Ralph Vaughan Williams.

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Applications for funding

The Vaughan Williams Foundation invites funding applications from ensembles, organisations and individuals.

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Funding for Postgraduate Composers

Vaughan Williams Bursaries of up to £6,000 are awarded to talented students who have been accepted on their first taught Masters’ courses in composition.

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Over the years RVW funding has been there for me, and countless other composers – a steadfast supporter for the creation of new music. This dedication to investing and supporting projects has been invaluable for so many creatives and has allowed me personally to explore and progress my own craft.

DANIEL KIDANE, composer

His music continues to inspire us. Its incredible breadth of style and outlook seems especially important in our polarised times

CHRISTOPHER GLYNN, Artistic Director, Ryedale Festival

Funding has allowed us to commission many composers at various stages of their careers and bring their music to life, both through live performances and CD recordings.

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