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GENERAL BACKGROUND SUMMARY Warrington Arts Council Initiative for the Development of Music - known as WACIDOM - was formed in 1994 to find ways to support and encourage music-making in the Warrington and surrounding area. More recently, WACIDOM has concentrated on two areas: 'The Warrington Competition for Young Musicians' has been held bi-annually since 1998. Prizes are awarded to the finalists of both the Lower Division (up to Grade 6) and the Upper Division (Grade 7 upwards). All entrants to the heats receive a short master-class from a professional adjudicator and a written appraisal. In 2004, the Competition was expanded to accept entries from young musicians under the age of 19 years living in the “WA” postal area and has now been further expanded to accept entries from applicants living in the CW and CH post code areas.
The 1998 Winner is now working with Baroque Orchestras and freelancing with both professional Orchestras and Baroque Opera. The 2000 Winner is freelancing with London Orchestras and is a member of The Nephele Ensemble. Winners of the three later Competitions are respectively studying at the Royal College of Music; medicine at Cambridge; and studying Music Technology at Salford University.
Series of free Saturday lunchtime recitals (12.30pm to 1.15pm) are held at Holy Trinity Church, Market Gate, Warrington – usually over 20 recitals per year. They are normally given by students of Music Colleges (or recent graduates) or gifted local musicians.
Any musician wishing to be considered as a recitalist should telephone 01925 762517. For further information about the above activities please contact The Administrator on 01925 762517. Alternatively, if you wish to offer practical or financial help, then please contact:
The whole essence of WACIDOM is to promote the enjoyment wac6-607 Issued June 2007
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