BBC Ten Pieces
Collection: women composers
Just looking for films?
Browse all 100 films! For each of the 50 composers, there's an introductory film and a performance film.
BBC Young Composer Competition 2025
The nationwide BBC Young Composer competition 2025 is now open to 12-18 year olds based in the UK. To find out more, enter and see Rules including the Privacy Notice visit the BBC Young Composer website. The competition entry form will close at 4pm on Thursday 25th September 2025.
BBC Ten Pieces for Early Years
Find lesson plans and resources for introducing young children to four inspirational classical pieces.
BBC Ten Pieces for Secondary
Lesson plans and resources introducing students to classical music from one-off listening lessons to 6-week long schemes of work.
Clarion patterns
Find clarion patterns for Laura Shigihara’s 'Grasswalk' and Judith Weir’s 'Magic'. Can also be used as part of an open ensemble.
Soundbeam sound files
sound files for your Soundbeam devices and play Laura Shigihara's 'Grasswalk' and Judith Weir's 'Magic'. Can also be used as part of an open ensemble.
CMPSR and arrownotes
Play Laura Shighihara's 'Grasswalk' and Beethoven's 5th Symphony on your CMPSR using arrownotes notation.
Figurenotes
Figurenotes arrangements to help children with learning needs or disabilities make music with famous classical music works from Ten Pieces.
Open ensemble arrangements
Find arrangements for open ensembles, including Clarion, Soundbeam, CMPSR and other adaptive musical instruments
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BBC Ten Pieces Showcase
your creative responses for the chance to feature in the Ten Pieces creative showcase.
Arts Award and BBC Ten Pieces
Use BBC Ten Pieces to work towards Discover, Explore or Bronze Arts Award qualifications.
