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Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumental Prizes

Posted: 18th September 2024

Applications are still open for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrumental Prizes, offering grants from £1,500 to £5,000 for instrumentalists and ensembles to support their development.

We’re asking for your help in sharing this opportunity widely with anyone you know who may be interested in applying. Further details can be found below with full information on their website.

RPS Emily Anderson Prize: £1,500 for an outstanding solo violinist of any nationality based in the UK throughout 2024-25, aged between 18 and 30 at the application closing date.

RPS Philip Jones Brass Prize: £1,500 for an individual brass player or £2,500 for an outstanding brass ensemble of up to 5 players of any nationality, based in the UK throughout 2024-25 with the majority of players aged between 18 and 30 at the application closing date.

RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award: up to £5,000 for an outstanding chamber ensemble of 3 – 10 performers of any nationality, based in the UK throughout 2024-25, in any combination of string, wind, brass, keyboard or percussion instruments, with the majority of players aged between 18 and 30 at the application closing date.

The closing date is 11am on Wednesday 2 October 2024 and auditions are set to take place in London on Sunday 17 November 2024.