An emerging young composer will receive a commission for a work to be performed by Auckland Youth Choir in 2025. The composer will receive feedback from our artistic team on a draft score and the opportunity to work with the choir during the rehearsal process. The Young Composer in Residence must also be a singing member of the choir in 2025. Open to ages 16-27.​

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Previous Young Composers in Residence have included Alex Taylor, Andrew Baldwin, Jayan Bhikha, Kitty Milner, Takerei Komene, Julia Francis, Reuben Rameka, Sarah Fouhy, Grace Wellik and Fergus Byett.​