Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Thomas Sewell won second prize with composition ‘Raindrops’, in the Concert Music category for Guildhall Young Artists competition, 'RELEASE'.
Thomas, Age 17 says: “Raindrops is a trio for flute, violin and cello, three of my favourite sounding instruments. At first I was sceptical about how they would blend together and the limitations of writing for a smaller chamber ensemble (without the luxury of a piano), however as I continued to write I think this instrumentation best fits the style of the piece and blends together really well.
The title Raindrops was something I decided a while after I was done with the piece, but I feel that it is reflected in some ways within the instrumentation, harmony and structure.”
In March 2021, all 1,600 students who access a Saturday music school across the Guildhall Young Artists network, including Junior Guildhall and the Centre for Young Musicians, were invited to submit a composition to four categories: Songwriting, Digital Media, Music to Picture and Concert Music. As well as cash prizes for the top 3 compositions in each category, participants could also win other prizes including an online masterclass with an industry leading artist.
Thomas Sewell won second prize with composition ‘Raindrops’, in the Concert Music category for Guildhall Young Artists competition, 'RELEASE'.
Thomas, Age 17 says: “Raindrops is a trio for flute, violin and cello, three of my favourite sounding instruments. At first I was sceptical about how they would blend together and the limitations of writing for a smaller chamber ensemble (without the luxury of a piano), however as I continued to write I think this instrumentation best fits the style of the piece and blends together really well.
The title Raindrops was something I decided a while after I was done with the piece, but I feel that it is reflected in some ways within the instrumentation, harmony and structure.”
In March 2021, all 1,600 students who access a Saturday music school across the Guildhall Young Artists network, including Junior Guildhall and the Centre for Young Musicians, were invited to submit a composition to four categories: Songwriting, Digital Media, Music to Picture and Concert Music. As well as cash prizes for the top 3 compositions in each category, participants could also win other prizes including an online masterclass with an industry leading artist.
