Now is the time for all budding young musicians to fill in their entry forms and start practising for the NI Young Musician of the Year 2007, organised by Comber Rotary Club and sponsored by Matchetts Music. The closing date for entries is 31 January.
The competition is open to solo instrumentalists aged from 12 to 16 inclusive and singers aged 12 to 18 inclusive. Entrants will appear in heats in Comber on February 26, 27, 28. The adjudicator will select the top 12 to appear in the finals on Saturday March 3.
The winner's prize will be £250 in Matchetts vouchers and an engraved Tyrone Crystal trophy.
Entry forms and rules have been sent to music teachers in all secondary level schools and colleges, and to music shops and part-time music teachers throughout the province. If you can't get one, you can download a form from www.comberrotary.org or by ringing Duggie Anderson on 97541506 .
