Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2017 Programs Prospectus

1967 — 2017 CELEBRATE OUR PAST IMAGINE OUR FUTURE

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Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2017 Programs

For the past 50 years, Melbourne Youth Orchestras has been bringing young Victorian musicians together to participate in ensemble music-making.

Our educational program continues to unleash creativity through inspiration and exploration, ultimately inspiring our members to reach their potential through music.

Melbourne Youth Orchestras is recognised as one of Australia’s leading centres for ensemble music making and training, and a meeting place for young musicians and their families who travel from all over metropolitan and regional Victoria to participate.

OUR LOGO STORY The Melbourne Youth Orchestras logo conveys MYO’s inspirational music program through the re-interpretation of an abstract musical stave into an inclusive circular symbol.

Five strands represent each of MYO’s program streams: symphony orchestras, symphonic bands, string orchestras, outreach programs, and the annual summer school.

Deeper resonances include associations to listening, growth, vibrancy, orchestral layouts and the five decades of our history.

Welcome to our 2017 Programs The first thing you may notice in our 2017 program guide is our new name, Melbourne Youth Orchestras. While our association continues to be the much loved Melbourne Youth Music (MYM) which has served us well, we will now be trading as Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO). This name best describes our focus on bringing people together for the joy of music, and highlights our proud place as a member of the national and international network of orchestras and youth orchestras.

Dorian Jones Chief Executive Officer

Our new logo conveys MYO’s inspirational music program through the imaginative reworking of a musical stave into a circle.

Five strands represent each of our program streams: symphony orchestras, symphonic bands, string orchestras, outreach programs, and the annual summer school. In testing, our members have made further associations including an ear, sound waves and ripples on a pond surface; perhaps there will be personal resonances for you, too.

We’re turning 50! There’s a lot to celebrate and we have a terrific birthday year planned with new works, alumni conductors and soloists, an education partnership with the Australian World Orchestra, and a special program at the State Library of Victoria.

All the details are included in a lift-out birthday card at the centre of this program guide.

Our bands program goes from strength to strength and so we’re introducing a new concert band for beginner players. The Junior Concert Band will be a wonderful experience introducing young players to the joy of collective music-making, conducted by talented educator Erin Ellenburg.

There’s so much happening in 2017 and not enough space for me to describe it all here. I encourage you to delve into our program guide and be a part of Melbourne Youth Orchestras in 2017.

Dorian Jones Chief Executive Officer

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Contents

Ensemble Program

Symphony orchestras

String orchestras

10 – 15

Symphonic bands

16 – 19

Important dates

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How to apply

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50th Birthday Card

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Summer School

Ensembles

Important dates

How to apply

Summer School Residential Camp

22 – 23 24 25 26 – 27

Virtuosity Concerto Competition

28 – 29

Teacher Professional Development

30 – 31

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Melbourne Youth Orchestra Join the flagship Melbourne Youth Orchestra and explore ambitious repertoire in Victoria’s leading youth orchestra.

Melbourne Youth Orchestra is recognised as one of Australia’s leading youth orchestras, with many members advancing to professional musical careers. In Melbourne Youth Orchestra, you’ll join Victoria’s brightest young musicians, work with highly respected conductors and educators, and delve into advanced orchestral repertoire.

Join Melbourne Youth Orchestra to:

• Build your knowledge of music history, theory and cultures through the exploration of key musical works

• Refine your technique and adapt it to ensemble performance at a high level

• Share and enrich your love of orchestral music with friends and peers

• Develop personal and professional skills in preparation for your future study or career

• Gain performance experience in professional settings including recordings and concerts

MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 8+ or equivalent Approximate age range: 15 – 25 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:30pm – 5:00pm

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Melbourne Youth Orchestra A dedicated exponent of music education, Melbourne Youth Orchestra Chief Conductor Steven Hillinger’s dedication to youth music development has seen him conduct many youth orchestras throughout Australia. He has conducted MYO since 2016, and is also Musical Director of the University of New South Wales Symphony Orchestra, the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and North Sydney Girls High School Orchestras.

In demand as a guest conductor, Steven’s engagements have included Sydney Conservatorium Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, the Willoughby, Penrith and Mosman Symphony Orchestras, and Ku-ring-gai and East-West Philharmonic Orchestras.

Steven Hillinger Chief Conductor

Special projects for Melbourne Youth Orchestra in 2017 include:

• Melbourne Recital Centre’s Music Play Festival: Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals, conducted

by Brett Kelly (chamber orchestra by invitation)

• World premiere of a new symphonic work by Graeme Koehne

• Masterclasses with the Australian World Orchestra • MYO Moments of Beauty at the State Library of Victoria (see centre liftout)

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Melbourne Youth Orchestra Concerts CONCERT ONE The Gadfly

CONCERT THREE Homages

Sunday 26 March 2017, 2:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre

Sunday 17 September 2017, 2:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre

STEVEN HILLINGER Chief Conductor

PAUL FITZSIMON Guest Conductor

WAGNER Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Prelude KATS-CHERNIN Mythic SHOSTAKOVICH The Gadfly: Suite, op.97a

MICHAEL BROOKS REID Violin R. STRAUSS Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare, TrV 248 HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D major, op.77

CONCERT TWO New Worlds Sunday 2 July 2017, 2:30pm Melbourne Recital Centre STEVEN HILLINGER Chief Conductor JOSH ROGAN Trumpet KOEHNE New Work (world premiere) LOVELOCK Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 ‘From the New World’

CONCERT FOUR MYO Gala Concert Sunday 12 November 2017, 6pm Melbourne Town Hall STEVEN HILLINGER Melbourne Youth Orchestra Chief Conductor Program to include: GABRIELI Canzon a 12 SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture MÁRQUEZ Danzón No. 2 HANDEL Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351 ‘La Réjouissance’

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Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra Join Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra and experience the thrill of performance in a full-sized symphony orchestra.

This orchestra has honoured one of Australia’s greatest composers, Percy Grainger, since it was founded in 1974 with the personal blessing of his widow, Ella Ström. The orchestra continues to be one of the country’s most exciting young orchestras. In Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra, you’ll join young musicians from across Victoria who come together each week, united by a love of music and its performance.

Join Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra to:

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Be immersed in a large symphony orchestra E xtend your knowledge of orchestral instruments and sections Meet friends to explore great music with amazing teachers Share your achievements in regular concerts

Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra will present the Virtuosity Concerto Program Grand Final at Melbourne Recital Centre on 17 September 2017.

Pat Miller Conductor Pat Miller is Artistic Director of Lyric Opera of Melbourne and Chief Conductor of Australian International Opera Company. Active in music education, Pat is also Artistic Director of Patma Music Family Concerts as well as the conductor of Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra.

Professional engagements include with OzOpera, Victorian Opera and the symphony orchestras of Tasmania and Western Australia. Pat holds a Master of Music from the University of Melbourne where he trained under John Hopkins OBE AM.

PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 6+ or equivalent Indicative age range: 14 – 20 Rehearsals: Saturdays 9:00am – 12:30pm

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Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings Join Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings to explore the rich repertoire of string orchestral music.

Develop orchestral string technique under the guidance of David Le Guen.

In Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings you will:

• E xplore core string repertoire through specialised chamber ensemble training

• Learn the stylistic and technical aspects of chamber music

David Le Guen Conductor

• Develop the foundations of good orchestral playing technique • Learn new practice strategies and playing techniques

David is a passionate music educator who currently holds the position of Head of Strings at Presbyterian Ladies College, Melbourne. He has conducted the Tasmanian and Canberra Youth Orchestras and the Derwent Symphony Orchestra. He holds a music degree from the Australian National University and a doctorate in violin performance from the University of Tasmania.

David studied conducting with Max McBride and Myer Fredman, and his violin teachers include the late Professor Jan Sedivka, Len Dommet and Tor Fromhyr.

performance through exposure to music from distinct periods of music history

MELBOURNE YOUTH CHAMBER STRINGS Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 5 – 6 or equivalent Indicative age range: 14 – 18 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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Melbourne Youth Strings Join Melbourne Youth Strings to meet other string players from across Victoria and take the next steps in your musical development.

Whether you are new to Melbourne Youth Orchestras or progressing through our ensemble programs, Amberley Bremner will lead you to explore new challenges beyond basic ensemble technique.

In Melbourne Youth Strings you will:

• Expand your repertoire knowledge • Engage in effective and critical listening • Learn performance practice and consolidate new skills through performances in a variety of venues

• Develop good posture and technique to set you up for a lifetime of playing

MELBOURNE YOUTH STRINGS Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 4 – 5 or equivalent Indicative age range: 10 – 16 Rehearsals: Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm

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Amberley Bremner Conductor Amberley is a passionate and experienced performer, educator and conductor, and is currently Coordinator of Strings at Eltham High School. Amberley studied violin with Julie Hewison and Dr Lerida Delbridge, piano with Glen Riddle and conducting in Australia and Europe. A Masters degree from the University of Melbourne in music performance, research and music therapy reflects Amberley's passion for instilling young people with a life-long love and appreciation of music.

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Alexandra Cameron Strings Join Alexandra Cameron Strings to consolidate and develop your ensemble experience.

Dr Alexandra Cameron MBE changed the face of music education in Victoria by introducing free orchestral instrumental tuition in schools. In 1967, she established Melbourne Youth Orchestras to provide orchestral music experience for students.

We celebrate her legacy in the Alexandra Cameron Strings, which provides a crucial stepping stone to advanced levels of ensemble string playing.

In Alexandra Cameron Strings you will:

• Be introduced to new and exciting repertoire from many genres of string music

• Strengthen, consolidate and extend your ensemble skills • Further develop and refine intonation and playing techniques • Blend your tone with others and explore ways to make a contribution to the full sound of a string ensemble

ALEXANDRA CAMERON STRINGS Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 3 – 4 or equivalent Indicative age range: 9 – 13 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm

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Sarah Busuttil Conductor Sarah Busuttil is a passionate conductor and performer who has played and toured with orchestras and ensembles for over 20 years, including the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra and Melbourne Opera Orchestra. Sarah currently performs with The Bushwackers and leads her own original music ensemble, The Royal High Jinx.

She is a former Artistic Director of Strings West and teaches at Westbourne Grammar School.

In 2007, Sarah was chosen

by Dr Alexandra Cameron to perform Bach’s Double Violin Concerto throughout Europe with the Chamber Strings of Melbourne. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Music from the Victorian College of the Arts in Violin.

Melbourne Youth Junior Strings Join Melbourne Youth Junior Strings and begin your journey in ensemble playing, with new friends.

Melbourne Youth Junior Strings is a place where life-long friends are made and an enduring love of music begins. You will be supported by our team of expert tutors every week in a learning environment that builds on individual lessons and encourages progress based on individual ability.

In Melbourne Youth Junior Strings, you will be able to build your confidence, perform in professionally-staged concerts and take your first steps on the pathway to success through our Ensemble Program.

In Melbourne Youth Junior Strings you will:

• Extend your musical development with weekly tutorials • Develop the foundations of ensemble skills, such as aural

development, sight-reading skills and playing with others

• Build confidence and social skills in a safe and nurturing environment

• Learn new and exciting repertoire

MELBOURNE YOUTH JUNIOR STRINGS Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 2 – 3 or equivalent Indicative age range: 8 – 12

Kieran Casey Conductor Kieran Casey has been conducting Melbourne Youth Junior Strings since it was created in 2009, bringing over 20 years of experience as a performer and music educator.

Melbourne Youth Junior Strings has since flourished from a small group of about twenty members, into an ensemble with more than sixty regular members. Kieran is currently Head of Music at Kostka Hall, Xavier College and has been extensively involved in all areas of music training for young people, having taught cello and classroom music at various schools. He is also an experienced orchestral and choral conductor. As an examiner and adjudicator, Kieran has worked with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and several eisteddfodau around the greater Melbourne area.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 9:00am – 12:00pm

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Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony Join Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony and play in a band where everyone is committed to their musical education and enjoys making music together.

The award-winning Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony is considered one of the best bands in Victoria and brings together the finest young wind, brass and percussion musicians from across the state.

Led by conductor Rick Plummer, this is ensemble learning in the fast lane. Musicians will be challenged with advanced and varied musical repertoire, meeting like-minded peers who enjoy making music together.

In Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony you will:

• Build and develop leadership qualities and sectional work and solidify your core ensemble skills

• Expand your knowledge of symphonic wind band repertoire • Learn to interpret and understand music to an advanced level • Learn to develop and vary your personal tone and sound, balancing within a complete wind ensemble

MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 6+ or equivalent Indicative age range: 12 – 20 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Rick Plummer Conductor Rick has been the Conductor of Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony since 2010, overseeing the development of the ensemble from a young intermediate band, to the outstanding group of musicians that make it one of the finest youth ensembles in Victoria. Since 2012, Rick has been Director of Music at Eltham High School. Throughout his career, Rick has been actively involved with teaching young musicians and directing ensembles; as Director of Bands at Cabra Dominican College, Band Director at Wilderness Girls School, Conductor at Marryatville High School, SA State Music Camp and Moriah College Music Camp, as well as acting as a Board Member of the Ross Irwin Invitational All Star Big Band.

As a young conductor, he had the privilege to be mentored

by Bob Hower, Bill Broughton, Gordon Lambie and Carl Crossin, and has participated in courses led

by Dr. Dale Lonis, Dr. Alan Lourens, Stephen Williams, Dr. Barry E. Kopetz and Prof. Craig Kirchhoff.

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John Antill Youth Band Join John Antill Youth Band and enjoy making music with new friends.

John Antill Youth Band has a reputation for nurturing young wind, brass and percussion students in a creative environment, providing opportunities for developing players at a level not offered by any other organisation in Victoria.

This is an ensemble where life-long friendships are formed with like-minded musicians.

In John Antill Youth Band you will:

• Enjoy playing together with fellow musicians at a similar standard across a variety of instrument families

• Foster a love of music through performing with peers, progressing together in a team environment

• Improve instrumental technique and expand your repertoire knowledge

JOHN ANTILL YOUTH BAND Indicative standard: AMEB Grade 2 – 5 or equivalent Indicative age range: 10 – 16 Rehearsals: Saturdays 9:30am – 12:30pm

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Joe O’Callaghan Conductor Joe is currently Head of Low Brass at Caulfield Grammar School, where he enjoys running the beginning concert band as well as the senior stage band.

He is a former conductor of the Box Hill City Band and has been a trombone tutor and conductor at Border Music Camp and many other camps and festivals across Victoria. As a trombonist Joe has performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, the Daryl Mackenzie Jazz Orchestra, and many theatre and television orchestras. Joe holds a Diploma in Education and a Master of Music (Performance) Degree from the Victorian College of the Arts.

Junior Concert Band

Join our newest ensemble to make friends and experience the joy of playing in a concert band together.

This new band will provide an ensemble opportunity for beginner-level wind, brass and percussion players in a nurturing, creative environment. The Junior Concert Band will foster a love of music and ensemble playing in its members through performing with peers while improving instrumental technique.

Rehearsing on Saturday mornings, this ensemble will consist of primary and early secondary wind, brass and percussion players.

If you’ve been playing for around one year and are looking for a great ensemble playing experience, this is the band for you.

In Junior Band you will:

• Share a first ensemble experience and combine the creative, social and fun aspects of music-making

• Be supported by a dedicated team of tutors that will provide each student with individual attention and support

• Develop the foundations of concert band ensemble skills • Build confidence and social skills in a safe and nurturing environment

Erin Ellenburg Conductor Erin Ellenburg is a music educator and trumpet player hailing from the United States.

She holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, both from Appalachian State University, and a Master of Music in Performance Teaching from the University of Melbourne.

Erin plays with the Footscray Yarraville City Band, and is the musical director for up-and-coming Western Brass.

She teaches trumpet and directs bands at Melbourne schools, and enjoys helping young students develop their love and knowledge of music.

JUNIOR CONCERT BAND Indicative standard: Beginner to AMEB Grade 1 or equivalent Indicative age range: 8 – 14 Rehearsals: Saturdays 9:30am – 12:00pm

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Ensemble Program Important Dates APPLICATION DATES

TERM DATES

2016

Term One

26 Aug

Applications open

14 Oct

Applications close

28 Oct

Notification of audition times

26 – 27 Nov

Auditions

3 – 4 Dec

Auditions

9 Dec

First round offers made

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Saturday 11 February – Saturday 25 March Mid-term break: Saturday 11 March

Term Two Saturday 22 April – Saturday 24 June Mid-term break: Saturday 10 June

Term Three Saturday 22 July – Saturday 16 September

6 Jan

Closing date to accept offers

20 Jan

Second round offers made

11 Feb

Ensemble Program begins

11 Feb

Membership fees due

Term Four Saturday 14 October – Saturday 11 November

Apply now

myo.org.au CONCERT DATES Concert One Sunday 28 May 2017

Concert Two Sunday 10 September 2017 Deakin Edge

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Deakin Edge

Concert Three MYO Gala Concert

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Sunday 12 November 2017 Melbourne Town Hall

Ensemble Program How to apply APPLICATIONS Applications are made through our online application form at myo.org.au and must be submitted by 5:00pm Friday 14 October 2016.

All applicants must be aged 8 to 25 years on 1 January, 2017.

APPLICATION FEE Applications will only be processed following payment of a non-refundable fee of $65, via our online payment system. Full details will be available upon submission of the online application form. Refunds will not be available to any applicant who withdraws from their audition.

AUDITION AND REHEARSAL VENUE Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne School of Music Building 234 St Kilda Road Southbank

ENSEMBLE MEMBERSHIP FEES $830 Annual membership fees $785 Concession* membership fees Full ensemble fees are due on the first day of rehearsal.

AUDITIONS

CONCESSION

Auditions will be held over two weekends (26 and 27 November / 3 and 4 December, 2016).

*Applicable to full-time students, pensioners, Health Care Card holders, or additional siblings, no further discounts apply.

Applicants will be notified of their audition times by email on Friday 28 October and audition results will be distributed on Friday 9 December, 2016.

RECORDED AUDITIONS Applicants who are unable to attend a live audition can submit a recorded audition.

Complete the online application form and pay the audition fee, then contact Melbourne Youth Orchestras to be advised of recording format requirements. All materials must be received by 5:00pm, Friday 18 November 2016

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Audition requirements vary by ensemble and include works of the applicant’s choice, excerpts and technical work. All requirements are provided upon application.

*Proof of concession must be supplied via email prior to commencement. *In the case of the member being under 18 at the time of enrolment, the concession applies to the parent or guardian.

SCHOLARSHIPS We offer a number of scholarships, bursaries and payment plans to support the development of young musicians, particularly tertiary students, those experiencing financial hardship, and members living in and travelling from regional areas. Further details can be found on our website.

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Summer School 9 – 14 January Start 2017 with a fun week of music-making and be inspired for the year ahead!

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Do something you love this summer! Bring your instrument and join more than 600 fellow musicians for a fun week of rehearsals, workshops and performances.

Our Summer School combines high standard music-making, creativity, exploration and personal development. Work with some of Victoria’s best conductors and tutors to discover an energising range of musical and social activities in a fun and collaborative atmosphere. Summer School isn’t just about developing your technique and expanding your repertoire knowledge. It’s about opening your mind to a whole different sphere of music-making and creating new and exciting musical experiences. There are daily opportunities to advance your performance skills through workshops, group activities and informal lunchtime concerts. Summer School culminates with ensemble showcases and concerts at Melbourne Town Hall, highlighting the week’s achievements.

STRING ORCHESTRAS SENIOR STRINGS Mary Johnston | AMEB Grade 5 – 6 STRING ORCHESTRA Irene Doucas | AMEB Grade 4 – 5 SINFONIETTA Tim Blake | AMEB Grade 2 – 3 CAMERATA Shanthi Charrett | AMEB Grade 1+

BANDS SYMPHONIC WINDS Rob McWilliams* | AMEB Grade 7+ CONCERT BAND Erin Ellenburg | AMEB Grade 5 – 6 INTERMEDIATE BAND Edward Ferris | AMEB Grade 3 – 4 JUNIOR BAND Marian Jenkinson | AMEB Grade 1 – 2

JAZZ GROUPS

ORCHESTRAS

BIG BAND Andrew Murray | AMEB Grade 5+ JAZZ IMPROVISATION Steve Sedergreen and Mal Sedergreen AMEB Grade 5+

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Benjamin Northey | AMEB Grade 7+

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker, op.71: ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ WILLIAMS E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: ‘Adventures on Earth’ MÁRQUEZ Danzón No. 2 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 ‘From the New World’ (finale) MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides, op.26 (Fingal’s Cave) KATS-CHERNIN Dance of the Paper Umbrellas FAURE Pavane PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Tom Pugh | AMEB Grade 5 – 7

CONDUCTOR DEVELOPMENT Mark Shiell | Approx. Ages 18 – 30 BEETHOVEN Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 BEETHOVEN Egmont Overtures BRAHMS Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 STRAUSS Die Fledermaus: Overture MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain GRIEG Peer Gynt Suite: ‘Morning’ and ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ SIBELIUS Finlandia op. 26 ARTS ADMINISTRATION Laura Holian | Ages 18 – 30

* appears courtesy of Yamaha Australia

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Summer School Important Dates APPLICATION DATES

SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT 2

2016

Saturday 14 January, 1:00pm

22 Jul

Summer School applications open online

16 Sep

Summer School applications close

23 Sep

Summer School offers distributed (via email)

16 Dec

Office closes

2017

Melbourne Town Hall 90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Participating Ensembles: Junior Band Intermediate Band Concert Band Symphonic Wind Band Philharmonic Orchestra

2 Jan

Last day for withdrawals

9 Jan

Summer School begins at 9:00am

13 Jan

Jazz Improvisation and Big Band Showcase Performance

SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT 3

14 Jan

Summer School Concert 2 & 3

Saturday 14 January, 5:00pm Melbourne Town Hall 90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000

JAZZ SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE Friday 13 January, 6:00pm Federation Hall Victorian College of the Arts Campus Grant Street, Southbank Participating Ensembles: Jazz Improvisation Big Band

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Participating Ensembles: Camerata Sinfonietta String Orchestra Senior Strings Symphony Orchestra

Summer School How to apply Summer School program hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, followed by concerts on Friday evening and throughout Saturday.

Entry to our Summer School is by application only, ages 6 to 30 as at 1 January 2017. No audition is required and applicants will be allocated to an ensemble based on their ensemble experience and information provided at the time of application.

PAYMENT INFORMATION PROGRAM FEE $525 (plus credit card fees) Inclusive of $50 non-refundable administration fee.

Full payment is required upon submission of the online application form. Please note that applications will not be processed without this payment.

Payment Options The $525 enrolment fee will be payable through our online payment system. Details will be supplied upon completion of the application form.

Sibling Discount A $50 sibling discount is available for additional family members enrolled in the 2017 Summer School. This option will be made available through the online payment gateway.

Apply now

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Summer School Residential Camp

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Spend your summer in the city!

We’re inviting talented students aged 12 to 17 from regional Victoria to attend a residential music camp while taking part in the Summer School program. Bring your instrument and join fellow young musicians for a fun week of music-making in the heart of Melbourne.

While attending Summer School, you will stay with a group of like minded young musicians from across the state for the entire week, taking part in social and musical activities each evening including sightseeing, tours and talent nights.

Summer School Residential Camp fees include 6 nights’ accommodation, all meals, transport within Melbourne, sightseeing and other activities.

The camp is fully supervised by qualified music educators and hosted in dormitory-style accommodation at Urban Camp in Melbourne’s Royal Park.

The residential camp accommodation will be provided from 8 to 14 January at: Urban Camp Melbourne, 10 Brens Drive, Parkville

PROGRAM FEE $925 (plus credit card fees) Inclusive of Summer School 2017 fees and a $50 non-refundable administration fee.

IMPORTANT DATES 2016 22 July

Summer School Residential Camp applications open online

16 Sep

Summer School Residential Camp applications close

23 Sep

Summer School Residential Camp offers distributed (via email)

16 Dec

Office closes

2017 2 Jan

Last day for withdrawals

3 Jan

Office reopens

8 Jan

Summer School Residential Camp commences

14 Jan

Summer School Residential Camp concludes

This camp is designed for talented music students from regional Victoria who would otherwise not have the opportunity to play ensemble music at an advanced level. Entry to our Residential Camp is by online application only, for musicians aged 12 to 17 as at 1 January, 2017. No audition is required but applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from their instrumental teacher or school music teacher.

Applicants will be allocated to a Summer School ensemble based on their preferences and ensemble experience, as provided at the time of application.

Apply now

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Virtuosity

Virtuosity is a concerto soloist development program offering future soloists the chance to learn from the best.

For any budding musician, learning and playing a concerto piece is considered to be an essential part of their education and a standard requirement for most orchestral auditions.

However, it is rare for young musicians to have the opportunity to rehearse and perform a concerto with full-sized, orchestral accompaniment.

Virtuosity participants will learn the artistic differences and challenges of concerto playing alongside a full-sized ensemble while being mentored by industry professionals. Virtuosity takes part in three stages: online application, Semi-Final performance and the Grand Final.

Throughout each stage, participants will be given support and guidance for them to be the best musician they can be.

APPLICATION Applicants must be Victorian residents, aged 15 to 25 years as at 1 January, 2017. Applicants will select a solo work or movement with orchestral accompaniment, and provide a recording of themselves playing the solo part. The piece must not exceed 15 minutes.

Recordings may be supplied as YouTube links, audio files or on USB drive, recorded in a single take. It is not necessary to use an accompanist for the video recording.

Online applications are open until Friday 17 February, 2017.

Application Fee: $60 The Grand Final performance will take place on Sunday 17 September, 7pm at Melbourne Recital Centre.

Virtuosity is the ideal springboard into professional concerto performance, participation in competitions and advanced musical development – both on and off stage.

Apply now

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Teacher Professional Development Program

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Our Teacher Professional Development Program is designed to support growth and improvement in the professional knowledge and practice of ensemble music education for Victorian music teachers.

Successfully conducting an ensemble is both an art and a craft, which requires skill, empathy, and inspirational leadership that goes beyond being an excellent musician and administrator. Our Teacher Professional Development Program is designed to help Victorian teachers acquire the professional skills and knowledge needed to deliver inspiring ensembles in their own schools and communities.

Each course is 10 hours’ duration and to suit the needs of regional and rural teachers, courses are delivered online and in the teachers’ own time. Courses culminate in an in-person session with fellow participants and the course educator at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne.

2017 COURSES • • • • •

Fundamentals of Effective Ensembles

Monte Mumford Course Educator Monte Mumford has an international reputation as a conductor, educator, adjudicator and clinician. He contributes regularly to the field of music education through conference presentations, publications, professional development offerings, and Masterclasses.

Effective Rehearsal Strategies Ensemble Instruments Up Close Repertoire with a Purpose Extended Conducting Technique

APPLICATIONS Entry to Melbourne Youth Orchestras’ Teacher Professional Development Courses is by online application. There is a limit of 20 places per course.

Course Fees: $150 (Per course) Each course will culminate with a rehearsal observation workshop to be held on the final day at: Victorian College of the Arts University of Melbourne, School of Music Building 234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

Apply now

myo.org.au This program is supported by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.

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