Empowering Australia’s next generation of composers through mentorship and orchestral collaboration.

The Australian Young Composer Program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of classical composers by fostering advanced skills in composition and orchestration among high school students across Australia.

Through personalised mentorship from Australian composers and collaborative partnerships with community orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber music festivals, the program supports the creation, development, and performance of new student works.
Our mission is to build a culture of inclusivity, artistic confidence, and creative excellence in young, emerging composers nationwide.

About Craig Alister Young

Craig is an Australian cellist and composer with a richly varied career spanning orchestral performance, composition, musical theatre, ballet, choral music and community arts.

Our Programs

Our Program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of classical composers by fostering advanced skills in composition and orchestration among high school students across Australia.

Our Concerts

Our partnerships with community orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber music festivals, supports the creation, development, and performance of student works.

Our mission is to build a culture of inclusivity, artistic confidence, and creative excellence in young, emerging composers nationwide.

Our Charitable Trust

Our trust is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of classical composers by fostering advanced skills in composition and orchestration among high school students across Australia.

Our Orchestra

Our collaborative partnerships with community orchestras, youth orchestras, and chamber music festivals, supports the creation, development, and performance of new student works.

Our Composers

Our program connects students with professional composers who blend world-class expertise with a passion for mentorship.