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The Company
  The Company was established in its present form in 1750 and its First Royal Charter was granted by King James I in 1604. A New Royal Charter was awarded in 1950 by HM King George VI and the Company Celebrated its 500th Anniversary in 2000. The Company’s affairs are directed by the Master and Wardens, elected annually, and their Court of Assistants. Day-to-day administration is undertaken by the Clerk and Assistant. There are over 390 Liverymen and women who pay an entrance fee on admission to the Company and an annual subscription thereafter.
Supports Musicians
Many of the the Company’s wide range of scholarships, sponsorships and awards are decided competitively and adjudicated by specialist members of the Company.
- The Allcard Award grants for postgraduate study
- The Collard Fellowship composition;
- Constant and Kit Lambert Fund, a residual legacy to the Royal College of Music which pays for undergraduate and postgraduate study
- W T Best Memorial Scholarship, organ
- Carnwath Scholarship, piano
- John Christie Award, young singer at Glyndebourne
- Priaulx Rainier Award, new music
- The Company's Jazz Medals and sponsorship of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra 2001 – 2003
- The Ivor Mairants Guitar Prize
Some recent Company prizewinners
Recognises Achievment
The path to artistic success can be challenging, particularly in the period immediately after young musicians graduate from their Conservatoire, University or College. Many hours of study are an inevitable part of musical fulfilment and achievement. In close cooperation with all types of music education establishments, including those in the armed forces, the Company seeks to recognise dedication and excellence in young musicians. It also recognises more mature musicians whose service to the world of music has been considerable over many years.
Promotes Musical Events
The Company promotes numerous events to give promising young prize winners invaluable performance experience and to celebrate the Company’s own programme of activity and special anniversaries. They include:
- The series of Musicians Company Concerts, given three times a year by young prizewinners at the Wigmore Hall
- Our annual Carol Service in the City of London
- An annual week of free lunchtime jazz in Finsbury Circus Gardens, as part of the City of London Festival, and jazz events at Pizza on the Park and the Globe Theatre
- Our annual Choral Evensong in St Paul’s Cathedral
 Not having their own Hall, members of the Company have the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful Livery Halls in the City. Highlights of the year include the Midsummer Banquet and the Master’s Installation Dinner, and there are many other annual musical events.
Publications
In addition to a collection of CDs the Company also produces a bi-annual newsletter 'Preserve Harmony'. It is recognised as amongst the best of its kind and contains Company news and articles on musical issues.
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