Continuing their succesful partnership with BBC Radio 3 and the Internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars, The National Centre for Early Music announces their 2010 NCEM Composers Award. This major national award is open to composers up to the age of 25 and is divided into two age categories: 18 and under, and 19-25. Applicants are invited to compose a new a cappella (unaccompanied) piece for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass.