Composers' Residency

A Creative Laboratory for Next Generation Composers
Applications open 27 March

DATE & LOCATION

1-12 July 2025
Romney Marsh, Kent, UK

(Composers must be available for the entire course period)

ABOUT the RESIDENCY

JAM’s 2025 Composers’ Residency for Piano and Percussion offers an invaluable opportunity for early-career composers to collaborate with expert musicians and mentors, pushing the boundaries of creativity and composition.

During the festival residency, each composer will write a 15-minute (maximum) piece for piano and percussion for premiere on Saturday, 12 July 2025 as part of JAM on the Marsh.

Through daily workshops and feedback sessions, culminating in a world premiere by each participant, composers will refine their craft in a vibrant, collaborative setting, fostering their development as innovative music creators. Performances will be professionally recorded and filmed.

ARTISTS in RESIDENCE

Beibei Wang

Percussion

Beibei Wang, a genre-defying percussionist, is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso multi-percussionist and composer with both Chinese and British musical training. At the Residency, Beibei will share her unique expertise in sound, rhythm, and cross-cultural collaboration, offering composers an unparalleled opportunity to work with a truly global artist.

Thomas Kelly

Piano

Thomas Kelly is currently The Britten Fellow at the Royal College of Music. A prizewinner at the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition, Thomas has received widespread critical recognition, and in 2022, he won 2^ndPrize at the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition. With a deep commitment to new music, Thomas will provide composers with invaluable artistic collaboration, shaping their works with his nuanced understanding of sound, texture, and pianistic storytelling.

TUTORS in RESIDENCE

Prof Paul Mealor LVO CStJ

International Composer

John Frederick Hudson PhD

Composer & Course Director

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Composers who want to take their compositional skills to the next level, be immersed in an exciting festival and meet international performers.

Open to anyone aged 18 and over who are either born, living or studying in the UK.

Previous composition experience is required.

HOW to APPLY

Applications open 27 March 2025
Composition applicants will be required to submit PDFs of the following:

If you have any questions, please email: jo**@ja********.org

Hear from Previous Composers

Playlist

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Roseanna Dunn

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Jago Thornton

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Toby Anderson

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Sam Buttler

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Residency Booklet 2024

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MORE INFO

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed mid-April via Zoom. Final decision announced following interviews.

Free Festival Events

Participants will have free access to all festival events, providing invaluable opportunities for networking and development.

Accomodation

Though the course is free, successful applicants will be asked to pay £500 towards shared accommodation with the other composers for the entire festival. Composers will provide most of their own meals during their stay. A kitchen will be available for use.

Diversity Statement

JAM on the Marsh is committed to building a truly inclusive organisation and cultivating a culture of equality and diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation, and we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.