Y o u n g M u s i c i a n s ' C o m p e t i t i o n
The orchestra is keen to encourage young performers, and holds an annual Young Musicians’ Competition. This is open to instrumentalists and singers of school age who live or study within a 30-mile radius of Reading and who have reached a standard at least equivalent to Grade VII of the Associated Board.
2024 Winners
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The overall winner, and RSO Young Musician of 2024, is Jamaal Kashim on harp.
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The runner up, and winner of the Joy Day Cup, is Siyue Huang on cello.
Jamaal is the soloist in a performance of Glière's Harp Concerto as part of our November 2024 concert at Reading University's Great Hall.
Many thanks to our judges Cathal Garvey, Julia Klimek and Dominic Grier, and our 2024 sponsors Hickies of Reading.
L-R: Siyue Huang, Jamaal Kashim
L-R: Cathal Garvey, Jamaal Kashim, Julia Klimek, Dominic Grier