In 2013, AYO is continuing their commitment to supporting emerging New Zealand composers with a fanfare competition. AYO encourages anyone age 28 or younger, in particular high school students, to enter and use their work for their portfolio of assessments. The winning work will open the 65th anniversary concert at the Auckland Town Hall on 20 October 2013, also featuring Glazunov Solennelle Overture and Mahler Symphony No.1 ‘Titan’. The winning composer will also receive complimentary tickets to the performance, a high quality concert recording and $250.

For more information and applications, please visit the website http://www.ayo.org.nz/opportunity/.