The Rosalie Coopman  Music Foundation

The Rosalie Coopman Music Foundation was established in 2022 to support the practice of musical composition. We aim to encourage younger (those under 25) and older (over 40 years-of -age) composers. In 2024 we agreed a partnership with the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in Greenwich, London. Our partnership allows us to support students of composition, while collaborating in the offer of an Award for composition by over 40s, unlike almost all other composition competitions. 

RESULTS OF THE 40+ COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2026

 The Rosalie Coopman Music Foundation in partnership with Trinity Laban is delighted to announce 'May One See Visions…' by Geoffrey Cox as the winner of the Rosalie Coopman 40+ Composition Award 2026. The judges also recommended Emilie Spaeight and Lester Hough be awarded Honorary Mentions for Composition 2026. These works were selected from a very strong field submitted works. Others shortlisted were:

Event Duet by Tim Parkinson

Birthday Fragments by Christopher Beardlsey

Floating by Tim Jackson

Rondo Ostinato by David Perkins

Seeing a Different Light by Martin Evans

After the success of last year’s launch, we were delighted by the solid response and maturity of composition to the 2026 Call for Works and most sincerely thank all those who entered. We encourage you to consider applying in future years and wish you success with your musical endeavours. 

The 40+ Composition Competition 2027 will allow for two categories;

1 – for the Rosalie Ensemble

2 – for String Quartet

The Call for Works and details will be announced late July 2026 this website.