Clementine Dawson, Clive Osgood, and Barabara Steadman-Allen Win the Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition
After receiving one-hundred and eleven (111) entries, the David Willcocks Carol Competition, which is sponsored by The Bach Choir (London), announced the winners.
First, the competition was judged this year by Cheryl Francis-Hoad, Charlotte Harding, Carmen Ho, and The Bach Choir's director David Hill.
17-and-under
The 17-and-under winner was Clementine Dawson who used the poem by Walter de la Mare "Alone." She's a viola player and plays with several orchestras.
18-and-over joint winners were
Clive Osgood for this "Hodie Christus Natus Est," for eight-part choir "using music in dance-like seven time." Osgood is "a composer, accompanist, organ and music teacher living" in the Haslemere, Surrey area. Osgood is "Director of Music and Organist at the Parish Church of St Bartholomew’s in Haslemere, and teaches A-Level Music at Reed’s School, Cobham."
Barabara Steadman-Allen won for her "Good Festival of Christian Cheer," which is also described as having "dance-like characteristics." The announcement says Steadman-Allen has sung in choirs her entire life and is also a trombone player. She is retired, but previously worked as a Anglican Vicar and secondary school music teacher.
On the competition's shortlist is below. The announcement encourages ensembles to get into touch with these composers to perform these pieces:
"In addition to our three winners, our judges picked out three other carols which made their final shortlist. They’re listed below including the scores. Do get in touch with the composers if you’d be interested in performing these works, as they’d love to hear from you – their email addresses are listed."
Jenni Pinnock – Descends the Snow – see the score here and get in touch with Jenni here
John Smith – Qui Creavit Caelum – see the score here and get in touch with John here
John Whittaker – The Journey – see the score here and get in touch with John here.
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