Young Musician Wins Janet Altman Composers Competition!

Published on 30/06/2026

We are delighted to celebrate Sam Lake, a member of our Senior Orchestra and Concordia Voices ensembles, who has won the Junior section of the Janet Altman Composers Competition with his original composition - Restless.

Sam's piece will receive it's premiere performance at the Endcliffe Orchestra Summer Concert this weekend on Saturday 4 July 2026, where he will also be presented with an award.

This is a fantastic achievement and a wonderful recognition of Sam's talent as both a musician and composer. Everyone at Sheffield Music Hub is incredibly proud of Sam and wishes him every success.

Congratulations Sam!

If you would like to attend the Endcliffe Summer Concert - details are below 

Endcliffe Orchestra Summer Concert:

Saturday 4 July 2026
Doors: 7:00pm Concert starts: 7:30pm
All Saints' Church, Ringinglow Road, Ecclesall, Sheffield, S11 7PP

Programme

  • Beethoven - Egmont Overture
  • Borodin - Symphony No. 2
  • Pollard - A Quiet Moment
  • Elgar - Enigma Variations

Book tickets here