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The competition was established in 1978 by Humphrey Burton and Walter Todds, both of whom are former members of the BBC Television Music Department.[1] In 1994, the usage of percussion instruments were permitted, alongside the existing keyboard, string, brass and woodwind categories, and is still permitted for use nowadays.[1] Since its introduction, the allowance of percussion instruments has increased interest of the competition among young people.[1] Currently, the competition has five stages, which consist of regional auditions, regional finals, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final,[3] As a result of the success of the competition, the Eurovision Young Musicians competition was initiated in 1982.[1]
Became the youngest person at the time to win the award, has since released numerous recital discs of famous musical people, including Beethoven and Chopin.[11]
A finalist at the Bridgewater Hall, a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the youngest soloist to appear on the first night of The Proms.[15]
Began playing the Harp at the age of ten while also playing the Piano and Violin, she currently studies at the Junior Department of the Royal College of Music.
She is studying at The Purcell School of Music, but also studies at the Junior Department at the Royal Academy of Music and holds a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. She began playing the Oboe at the age of ten.
Began playing the Clarinet at eight years of age. Has since achieved Principal Clarinet of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain after two years of membership.
He started to play the trombone at the age of six. He held the position of Principal Trombone of the National Children’s Band of Great Britain. He is the youngest musician in this years competition.
He began playing percussion at the age of three after his father, a professional drummer bought him a drum set. He studies at the Chetham's School of Music.
Began playing percussion at the age of six. Currently studying at Wellington School. He has been involved in the National Children’s Orchestra of Scotland and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Studies at The Purcell School of Music.He began playing the piano at seven years of age. As well as playing the piano, he has recieved awards for composing, such as the BBC Young Composer of the Year 2006.
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