Alcester Singers Young Musician Competition was started by Malcolm Brinson over 30 years ago during his time as our musical director.

It is open to all young musicians living or attending a school within a 10-mile radius of Alcester and who are between the age of 11 and 18.  Competitors must have achieved Grade 5 or above and previous winners cannot enter.

The current prize is £200 and the winner will also receive the Malcolm Brinson Trophy which they can keep for one year.  The winner will also be offered the opportunity to perform at one of our concerts during the year.

Many of our previous winners have gone on to pursue prestigious musical careers. Our 2013 winner, Florence Cain, won BBC Radio 2 young chorister of the year 2016

The competition is sponsored by The Howarth Memorial Trust.