Year 10 Pupil Shortlisted in Carducci String Quartet Young Composers’ Competition

Year 10 Pupil Shortlisted in Carducci String Quartet Young Composers’ Competition

Published Monday 27 April 2026 by SJV

We are proud to announce that Sam in 10C has been shortlisted in the Junior category of the Carducci String Quartet Young Composers’ Competition. The award-winning Carducci String Quartet is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile ensembles of today, and are regular visitors to the School. We should know within around a week if Sam has made it to the final, which takes place on Friday 15 May as part of the Carducci Festival at Highnam, near Gloucester. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for further updates.

You can listen to the Carducci String Quartet play Sam's beautiful composition in a 4 minute video posted on our School social media accounts:

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Year 10 Pupil Shortlisted in Carducci String Quartet Young Composers’ Competition - Image
Year 10 Pupil Shortlisted in Carducci String Quartet Young Composers’ Competition - Image
Year 10 Pupil Shortlisted in Carducci String Quartet Young Composers’ Competition - Image