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This year – and from now on – the RPS will present the award outright to a non-professional
ensemble or to an individual who works with such groups, in recognition of the remarkable
constellation of such music-makers, often overlooked.

A shortlist of six has been assembled by a panel who themselves work year-round with non-
professional groups and, from these, the public is invited to vote for whom they feel should
receive this year’s award.

The Orkney contingent is up against 5 other superb orchestras and choral groups

The six shortlisted nominees are as follows. Click each for a flavour of what makes them
particularly special and what they have achieved in the last year:

• Aberdeen Saxophone Orchestra and Phoenix Saxophone Orchestra
• Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra
• Hilary Campbell and Bristol Choral Society
• Orkney Winter Choir and Orkney Camerata
• South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus
• Themba Mvula and Lichfield Gospel Choir

Individuals may only cast one vote each.

The closing date for votes is 11am on Thursday 30 September.

The winner will be announced at the RPS Awards Presentation at Wigmore Hall at 7.30pm
on Monday 1 November.

RPS Chief Executive James Murphy said:

“The six shortlistees are representative of literally thousands of groups nationally who have
inventively, resourcefully, resiliently found ways to keep making music together through the
pandemic, not only keeping their own spirits bright but cheering their localities too. “