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Young People & Families

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group has an all year round out-of-school programme of creative music workshops for young people. These workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities and link to concerts and music performed by BCMG in concert. 

BCMG Young Composers

BCMG Young Composers

BCMG Young composers is a project for young people aged 11-14 (KS3). Through a series of four workshops, young people will have the opportunity to compose new music for BCMG musicians under the guidance of professional composer, Chloe Knibbs. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2022

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Emily Hopper

Location: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

Music Maze

Music Maze

Free, creative and fun music workshops for young people aged 8–11. All welcome, whether you play a musical instrument or not. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2000

Updated: 21st March, 2022

Author: Nancy Evans

Creative Composing Lab

Creative Composing Lab

Creative Composing Lab is an exciting free opportunity for young people aged 14-18 to compose guided by the expert knowledge of professional composer David Horne. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2000

Updated: 8th February, 2022

Author: Nancy Evans

Arts Award

Arts Award

BCMG is an Arts Award Centre and Supporter. Young people participating in our workshops in and out of school can achieve Discover, Explore and Bronze Arts Awards. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2000

Updated: 1st February, 2022

Author:

Work Experience

Work Experience

BCMG welcomes secondary school pupils on work experience throughout the year, normally for a week-long placement. Click here to find out about the process of applying. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2000

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

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  • Star Sound | Cologne

    Star Sound | Cologne

    Described as a "twilight fantasy", Sternklang (Star Sound, in English) by Stockhausen is an outdoor performance under an open sky, with a clear view of the stars. Join BCMG in Cologne for this special event.

  • Listen Imagine Compose Primary

    Listen Imagine Compose Primary

    Listen Imagine Compose Primary is a partnership action research project between BCMG, Sound and Music and Birmingham City University aiming to encourage more and better composing in primary schools funded by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

  • Howard Skempton

    Howard Skempton

    Get special benefits when you support Birmingham Contemporary Music Group's new Sound Investment by acclaimed British contemporary music composer, Howard Skempton, the world premiere of which will be given in Royal Leamington Spa to celebrate the composer's 75th birthday.

  • Q&A with Opera Composer Michael Zev Gordon

    Q&A with Opera Composer Michael Zev Gordon

    In the build-up to The Barber Opera, Raising Icarus we have asked composer Michael Zev Gordon a few questions on composing for an opera, musical voices, and the story of Icarus itself.

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  • BCMG Nights | Birmingham

    BCMG Nights | Birmingham

    As the nights get darker and longer, we spend more time under the stars than any other time of the year. Join Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in the stunning new Symphony Hall foyer for an evening of nocturnal music this November.

  • Job Opportunities

    Job Opportunities

    Job Opportunities with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Creating music that reflects the beauty and challenges of our world today. Join our creative arts team and inspire all generations with new music.

  • Who are BCMG?

    Who are BCMG?

    We are Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, one of the world's foremost contemporary music ensembles.

  • 2018-19 Wilde Lieder - Marx.Music

    2018-19 Wilde Lieder - Marx.Music

    On the bicentenary of his birth, BCMG invited contributions to commemorate Marx’s legacy through music.

  • O Hototogisu!

    O Hototogisu!

    Birmingham premiere of Oliver Knussen’s O Hototogisu - fragment of a Japonisme, and the world premiere of David Sawer's Caravanserai, in a thought-provoking concert

  • Stephan Meier

    Stephan Meier

    Artistic Director

  • >Music & Maths Festival<

    >Music & Maths Festival<

    In celebration of composer Iannis Xenakis’s centenary, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group have created a festival for all senses. Join us on 29 May 2022 for a day of activity culminating in an evening performance of electro acoustic music by BCMG and BEAST.

  • Cherry Blossom Concert

    Cherry Blossom Concert

    Join Birmingham Contemporary Music Group at Brindleyplace for an ambient sound garden of flute, electronic sound, and relaxing percussion inspired by the beautiful Japanese garden, Ryanoji.

  • Wilde Lieder Marx.Music

    Wilde Lieder Marx.Music

    World premieres in Trier

  • Wilde Lieder Marx.Music

    Wilde Lieder Marx.Music

    UK premieres in Birmingham

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Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham B1 2LF
+44 (0)121 616 2616
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Founding Patron: Sir Simon Rattle
Artistic Director: Stephan Meier
Acting Chair: Kenneth Baird

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