Michael Badminton Young Musicians Trust

The Michael Badminton Young Musicians Trust for young players in Norfolk was established in 1998 by the late Michael Badminton.

We support young string players in Norfolk with tuition fees, travel costs, loan of instruments and assistance to attend courses in the UK and abroad. It also promotes the Norfolk Young Musician Competition.

Application is open to those who are under the age of 20 and not yet attending a conservatoire or college of music full-time, and who or whose parents or guardians reside in Norfolk.

Please complete the Badminton Trust Application Form and return by post to Jonathan Wortley 215 College Rd, Norwich NR2 3JD. For further information email Sally Wortley

Norfolk Young Musician Competition 2025

This years competition took place on Sunday 12th January, adjudicated by the renowned cellist and teacher Joely Koos, praising all the performances of the 15 participants.

WINNERS:

1st Prize – Tristan McCardel Violin aged 16 – Purcell School
2nd Prize –  shared by Kit Shawyer Violin aged 14 – Sheringham High School and Alena Lai Oboe aged 15 – Norwich School 3rd Prize –  Colette Maxwell-Preston Cello aged 17 – Norwich School

Badminton Trust Prize – for the most promising String Prize – Isaac Schaad Violin aged 14 Norwich School
Piano Prize – Theo Sanders aged 20 Royal Northern College of Music
Norwich Chamber Music Prize – for the most promising Wind Player – Jack Smith saxophone aged 17 Thomas Paine Sixth Form, Thetford.

Photo of winner 2025 attached and a photo of all the young musicians.

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