2024 Competition
Scottish Young Musicians
Scottish Young Musicians
Expertly compered by singer and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall, the third Solo Performer of the Year competition saw 31 incredible performances from Scotland’s young musicians wow a packed audience at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on 26 May.
The panel of judges was led by trumpeter John Wallace CBE, former Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He was joined by soprano Jane Irwin, violinist Greg Lawon, clarinettist Adam Lee and pianist Sinae Lee.
Solo Performer of the Year
Winner
Euan Kemp, 17-year-old Saxophonist from East Dunbartonshire, wins prestigious nation-wide competition, Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year 2024.
Euan, an S6 pupil from The Music School of Douglas Academy, has been playing Saxophone since he was 11 years old. He impressed the judges with his rendition of Improvisation No.1 by Ryo Noda and Fantaisie-Impromptu by André Jolive, leading to him being crowned the third ever winner of the prestigious competition, which this year involved local authorities covering 99% of Scotland’s population.
Euan receives £1,000 to spend on furthering his musical career and the Maid of Morven trophy made by the Kings’s Sculptor in Ordinary in Scotland Alexander Stoddart FRSE. Euan also receives a package of opportunities provided by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland including a coaching session, participation in a masterclass and a studio recording session.
RUNNERS UP
Magnus Shanks (aged 16) from Aberdeenshire and Jake Johnstone (aged 15) from South Lanarkshire share second place.
