Melbourne Youth Music 2016 Programs
Enriching young lives through the power of music
Since 1967, Melbourne Youth Music has been
Melbourne Youth Music is recognised as one of
bringing young Victorian musicians together to
Australia’s leading centres for ensemble music
participate in ensemble music-making. Through
making and training, and a meeting place for
our educational program, Melbourne Youth
young musicians and their families who travel
Music continues to unleash creativity through
from all over metropolitan and regional Victoria
inspiration and exploration, ultimately inspiring
to participate.
our members to reach their potential through music. To date, more than 40,000 students have taken part in our program, with many of our alumni fulfilling vital roles as leaders in business, arts and the music education community. We play a leadership role in collaborating with education and music partners to ensure that a high quality music education is available for all students in Victoria. Our dream is that music is embraced and celebrated in Victoria, since it is instrumental in building community and developing the best in young people.
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Contents
ENSEMBLE PROGRAM Orchestras
6-11
String Ensembles
12-17
Bands
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Important dates
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How to apply
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SUMMER SCHOOL Ensembles
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Important dates
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How to apply
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SUMMER CAMP
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VIRTUOSITY
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MASTERCLASSES
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Welcome to our 2016 Programs DORIAN JONES Chief Executive Officer
We have a full and busy year ahead at Melbourne
In our Teacher Professional Development
Youth Music. In this guide you’ll find information
Program we’ll help music teachers to develop
about all of our programs in 2016, and there is so
engaging ensembles in their own schools.
much happening I barely know where to begin.
Melbourne Youth Music has been doing it well
In January, our Summer School promises to be bigger and better than ever. The VCA School of
for almost five decades now and we are keen to share our passion.
Music will be buzzing with music and energy,
This year Melbourne Youth Orchestra is delighted
and performances at Melbourne Town Hall will
to be joined by Chief Conductor Steven
round off what is always an exhilarating week.
Hillinger. Steven Hillinger is one of Australia’s
The inaugural Melbourne Youth Music Summer Camp will be a 6-night residential camp held right here in Melbourne’s Royal Park alongside Summer School – an opportunity for regional
best conductor-educators. He brings a solid reputation for developing great youth orchestras and will guide the orchestra through three of 2016’s concert programs.
students to come to Summer School while
Maestro Hillinger will take the orchestra to New
engaging in social and musical activities each
Zealand to perform in Auckland, before they head
evening with new musical friends from across
to Christchurch to take on Mahler’s Symphony
the state.
No.1 alongside Christchurch Symphony
Throughout the year our Ensemble Program, the
Orchestra, with conductor Benjamin Northey.
heart and soul of our program, is the place to
We have a gloriously busy year ahead, with
pursue excellence, find inspiration and explore
congratulations and thanks to the team behind it.
music. There is an ensemble for every age and
Please, delve into our program and get involved
level from 8 to 25 years, with a vibrant team of
at Melbourne Youth Music in 2016.
conductors on board. In our Masterclass Series, great performers share their insights and answer your questions. If you can’t make it in person, all of our masterclasses are live-streamed through www.mymlive.com where you can still ask questions and interact online.
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Melbourne Youth Orchestra
Join the esteemed Melbourne Youth Orchestra to explore ambitious repertoire in one of our finest programs. 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, to work with highly respected conductors and educators, delving 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, concerts and tours.
MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 8+ or equivalent Approximate age range: 15 – 25 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:30pm – 5:00pm 7
Melbourne Youth Orchestra A dedicated exponent of music education, Steven Hillinger is Musical Director of the University of New South Wales Symphony Orchestra, the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and North Sydney Girls High School Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. His dedication to youth music development has seen him conduct many youth ensembles. These include the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra, Fisher’s Ghost Youth Orchestra, Sydney Youth Brass, Shore School Symphony Orchestra, Burwood Girls High School Senior Concert Band, St Aloysius College Senior Concert Band, Ascham School Symphony Orchestra, and the City of Sydney Wind Ensemble. Steven worked extensively with the Sydney Youth Orchestras Association between 2001 and 2007, conducting the Sydney Youth Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Orchestra. He was the Musical Director of the University of New South Wales Concert Band for six years and previously held the role of Associate Conductor of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s Wind Symphony. He has worked as an Assistant Conductor with the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 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. 8
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STEVEN HILLINGER Chief Conductor
Concert One Salut Maestro! Sunday 17 April 2016, 2.30pm Hawthorn Arts Centre STEVEN HILLINGER Chief Conductor ROSSINI William Tell KOEHNE Powerhouse BRAHMS Symphony No.1 in c minor, Op.68
Concert Two Sunday 19 June 2016, 2.30pm Deakin Edge STEVEN HILLINGER Chief Conductor Program to be advised in conjunction with NZ Tour Auckland Concert repertoire.
Concert Three Repetition and Restoration
New Zealand Tour Melbourne Youth Orchestra 1 to 10 July, 2016 Experience a 10-day tour to New Zealand culminating in a collaboration with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to perform Mahler’s epic Titan Symphony with CSO Chief Conductor – and MYM alumnus – Benjamin Northey. In Auckland, you’ll work alongside local musicians and counterparts to present a concert with MYO Chief Conductor Steven Hillinger. In Christchurch, you’ll take part in workshops, mentoring and masterclasses with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and perform in a unique concert venue – the Wigram Air Force Museum hangar. BENJAMIN NORTHEY CSO Chief Conductor CHRISTCHURCH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sunday 28 August 2016, 2.30pm Hawthorn Arts Centre
MAHLER Symphony No. 1
STEVEN HILLINGER Chief Conductor
Participation in this project attracts an additional tour fee. Candidates for Melbourne Youth Orchestra should indicate at the time of application if they would like to make themselves available for this tour.
DVOŘÁK Carnival Overture, Op.92 RAVEL Bolero SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.5
Concert Four Romans and Romance Sunday 13 November 2016, 2.30pm Deakin Edge MALCOLM YUEN Guest Conductor
ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine.
Tour Fee: $3,150 Tour fees include airfares, accommodation, transport, group sightseeing, workshops, most meals and comprehensive travel insurance. Full details and tour itinerary will be released early 2016.
BERLIOZ Roman Carnival WAGNER Siegfried Idyll, WWV103 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4 9
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
PAT MILLER
founded in 1974 with the personal blessing of
Conductor
his widow, Ella Ström. The orchestra continues to be one of the country’s most exciting training orchestras. In Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra, you’ll join young musicians from across Victoria who come together each week, united by a love
Pat began conducting in 2003, completing a
of music and its performance.
Master of Music at the University of Melbourne under Sir John Hopkins, followed by training
Join Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra to: • Become part of a large symphony orchestra and gain personal experience of orchestral instruments and sections. • Meet friends to explore great music with amazing teachers.
through the Symphony Australia Conductor Program and an apprenticeship at the Opera de Lyon. Pat began his professional career in 2005 for OzOpera and has since conducted for the West Australian Symphony, Tasmanian Symphony and Victorian Opera among many others. Pat is very active in music education and is Artistic Director of Patma Music Family
• Develop your personal style while learning how to adapt your performance to a unified ensemble.
Concerts as well as the conductor of Percy
• Share your achievements in regular concerts.
Melbourne and Chief Conductor of Australia
Grainger Youth Orchestra. Pat is most active in opera, and is Artistic Director of Lyric Opera of International Opera Company.
PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 6+ or equivalent Approximate 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 advanced ensemble playing and rehearsal technique. In our leading string ensemble you will be supported through a small group focus where each member is able to bring their unique perspective to the ensemble. David Le Guen will lead the Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings musicians in their development of orchestral string technique and explore the rich repertoire of string orchestral music.
Join Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings to: • Explore core string repertoire through specialised chamber ensemble training. • Learn the stylistic and technical aspects of performance by performing music from distinct periods of music history. • Develop the foundations of good orchestral playing technique. • Learn new and effective practice strategies.
MELBOURNE YOUTH CHAMBER STRINGS Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 5 – 6 or equivalent Approximate age range: 14 – 18 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm 12
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DAVID LE GUEN Conductor
Canberra-born violinist and conductor David Le Guen studied conducting with Max McBride in Canberra and with Myer Fredman. David has conducted the Tasmanian and Canberra Youth Orchestras, the Derwent Symphony Orchestra and since moving to Melbourne he has worked with the Kooyong Chamber Players, the Nicholas Chamber Orchestra and the Frankston Symphony Orchestra. David’s violin teachers have included the late Professor Jan Sedivka, Len Dommet and Tor Fromhyr. He holds music degrees from the Australian National University and the University of Tasmania, where he completed a doctorate in violin performance. David is a passionate music educator having taught music and violin at Geelong Grammar School and Presbyterian Ladies College, Melbourne, where he currently holds the position of Head of Strings.
Melbourne Youth Strings Join Melbourne Youth Strings to meet other string players from across the state and enjoy making your contribution to the full string sound. Whether you are new to Melbourne Youth Music, or progressing through our ensemble programs, Amberley Bremner will lead you to explore new challenges beyond basic ensemble technique, and take the next steps in your musical development.
Join Melbourne Youth Strings to: • 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 the foundations of good posture and technique to set you up for a lifetime of playing.
AMBERLEY BREMNER Conductor
Amberley is a passionate and experienced performer, educator and conductor, and has held a number of positions in both Melbourne and Brisbane. She was formerly Head of Strings at Loyola College, 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. With a Masters degree from the University of Melbourne in music performance, research and music therapy, her passion lies with instilling in young people 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 Music 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.
SARAH BUSUTTIL Conductor
Sarah Busuttil is a passionate conductor and performer who has played and toured with orchestras and ensembles for over 20 years,
Join Alexandra Cameron Strings to:
including the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic
• Be introduced to new and exciting repertoire from many genres of string music.
currently performs with The Bushwackers and
• Strengthen, consolidate and extend your ensemble skills.
Royal High Jinx.
• Further develop and refine tuning and playing techniques.
In 2007, Sarah was chosen by Dr Alexandra
• Blend your tone with others and explore ways to make a contribution to the full sound of a string ensemble.
Concerto (with soloist Holly Piccoli) throughout
Orchestra and Melbourne Opera Orchestra. Sarah leads her own original music ensemble, The
Cameron to perform Bach’s Double Violin Europe with the Chamber Strings of Melbourne. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Music at the Victorian College of the Arts in Violin. Sarah is the Artistic Director of Strings West and teaches at Westbourne Grammar School.
ALEXANDRA CAMERON STRINGS Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 3 – 4 or equivalent Approximate age range: 9 – 13 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:30pm – 4:30pm
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Sarah feels honoured to conduct the Alexandra Cameron Strings and is proud to be able to pass on the same inspiration she received through her musical upbringing.
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.
KIERAN CASEY Conductor
Kieran Casey has been conducting Melbourne Youth Junior Strings since it was created in
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.
Join Melbourne Youth Junior Strings to: • 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.
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 has been extensively involved in all areas of music training for young people, having taught cello and classroom music at various schools, and also as 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. Kieran is currently Head of Music at Kostka Hall, Xavier College.
• Learn new and exciting repertoire.
MELBOURNE YOUTH JUNIOR STRINGS Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 2 – 3 or equivalent
ENSEMBLE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Approximate age range: 8 – 12 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.
RICK PLUMMER Conductor
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.
Rick has been the Conductor of Melbourne
Join Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony to:
ensembles in Victoria.
• Build and develop leadership qualities and sectional work and solidify your core ensemble skills.
Eltham High School. Throughout his career, Rick
• Expand your knowledge of symphonic wind band repertoire.
of Bands at Cabra Dominican College, Band
• Learn to interpret and understand music to an advanced level.
Marryatville High School, SA State Music Camp,
• Learn to develop and vary your personal tone and sound, balancing within a complete wind ensemble.
a Board Member of the Ross Irwin Invitational All
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
Since 2012 Rick has been Director of Music at has been actively involved with teaching young musicians and directing ensembles; as Director Director at Wilderness Girls School, Conductor at Moriah College Music Camp as well as acting as Star Big Band. As a young conductor, he has had the privilege to be mentored by Bob Hower, Bill Broughton, Gordon Lambie and Carl Crossin and has participated in courses lead by Dr Dale Lonis, Dr Alan Lourens, Stephen Williams, Dr Barry E.
MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY
Kopetz and Prof Craig Kirchhoff.
Approximate standard: AMEB Grade 5+ or equivalent Approximate age range: 12 – 20 Rehearsals: Saturdays 1:30pm – 5:00pm
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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.
Join John Antill Youth Band to:
JOE O’CALLAGHAN Conductor
Joe has happily lived in Melbourne all of his life. He completed a Master of Music (Performance) Degree at the Victorian College of the Arts in
• Enjoy playing together with fellow musicians at a similar standard across a variety of instrument families.
2002. Joe has performed with the Melbourne
• Foster a love of music through performing with peers, progressing together in a team environment.
various theatre and television orchestras. He has
• Improve instrumental technique and expand your repertoire knowledge.
Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, the Daryl Mackenzie Jazz Orchestra as well as also backed many Australian and International artists including Jerry Lewis, Ray Charles, Shirley Bassey, Alice Cooper, Tina Arena, Anthony Warlow, John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes. Joe holds a Diploma in Education and is currently Head of Low Brass at Caulfield Grammar School, where he enjoys running the beginning concert band and 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. Joe loves playing his bass trombone
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every day, the Hawthorn Football Club and op shopping.
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Ensemble Program Important Dates APPLICATION DATES
TERM DATES
2015
TERM ONE
28 Aug
Applications open
16 Oct
Applications close
30 Oct
Notification of audition times
28 – 29 Nov
Auditions
5 – 6 Dec
Auditions
11 Dec
First round offers made
Saturday 6 February – Saturday 19 March Mid-term break: Saturday 12 March
TERM TWO Saturday 16 April – Saturday 18 June Mid-term breaks: Saturdays 23 April and 11 June
TERM THREE
2016
Saturday 16 July – Saturday 10 September
8 Jan
Closing date to accept offers
22 Jan
Second round offers made
6 Feb
Ensemble Program begins
TERM FOUR
6 Feb
Membership fees due
Saturday 8 October – Saturday 19 November
CONCERT DATES Concert Day 1 Sunday 20 March Hawthorn Arts Centre
Concert Day 2 Sunday 7 August Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Concert Day 3 Sunday 20 November Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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Mid-term break: Saturday 13 August
How to apply AUDITIONS
ENSEMBLE FEES
Auditions will be held over two weekends (28 and 29 November / 5 and 6 December, 2015).
$815 Annual fees
Applicants will be notified of their audition times by email on Friday 30 October and audition results will be distributed on Friday 11 December, 2015.
* Applicable to full-time students, pensioners, Health
AUDITION VENUE
* In the case of the member being under 18 at the time
Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne School of Music Building 234 St Kilda Road Southbank, VIC, 3006
PAYMENTS
$775 Concession* fees
Care Card holders, or additional siblings, no further discounts apply.
* Proof of concession must be supplied via email prior to commencement.
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 Music to be advised of recording format requirements. All materials must be received by 5:00pm, Friday 13 November 2015.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Audition requirements vary by ensemble and include works of the applicant’s choice, excerpts and technical work. Please visit our website for further details and all requirements are provided upon application.
APPLICATIONS Applications are made through our online application form at mym.org.au and must be submitted by 5:00pm, Friday 16 October, 2015. All applicants must be aged 8 to 25 years on 1 January, 2016.
of enrolment, the concession applies to the parent or guardian.
All applications are processed following payment of a non-refundable fee of $55, 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. Full ensemble fees are due on the first day of rehearsal.
SCHOLARSHIPS MYM offers 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 the MYM website.
REHEARSAL VENUE Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne School of Music Building 234 St Kilda Road Southbank, VIC, 3006
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Summer School
Summer School 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 2016 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. Start 2016 with a fun week of music-making and be inspired for the year ahead!
STRING ENSEMBLES STRING ORCHESTRA Clare Switkowski | AMEB Grade 4 – 5 SINFONIETTA Tim Blake | AMEB Grade 2 – 3 CAMERATA ORCHESTRA Shanthi Charrett | AMEB Grade 4 – 5
BANDS SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Andrew Mathers | AMEB Grade 7+ CONCERT BAND Jenny Going | AMEB Grade 5 – 6 INTERMEDIATE BAND Jo Heaton | AMEB Grade 3 – 4 JUNIOR BAND Daniel Neal | AMEB Grade 1 – 2
JAZZ GROUPS BIG BAND Nick Mulder | AMEB Grade 5+ JAZZ IMPROVISATION Steve Sedergreen & Mal Sedergreen | AMEB Grade 5+
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ORCHESTRAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Simon Thew | AMEB Grade 7+ TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4 BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 MOZART Symphonies 35 and 40 PROKOFIEV Cinderella MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
CONDUCTOR DEVELOPMENT Luke Dollman | Approx Ages 18 – 30 MOZART Symphony No.40 (Jupiter) BEETHOVEN Symphony No.3 (Eroica) MOZART Symphony No.40 SCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht STRAVINSKY Concerto in Eb “Dumbarton Oaks” STANHOPE Spin Dance ARTS ADMINISTRATION Michelle Forbes | Ages 18 – 30
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Summer School Important Dates APPLICATION DATES
2015 24 Jul
Summer School applications open online
18 Sep
Summer School applications close
24 Sep
Summer School offers distributed (via email)
2 Oct
Summer School invoices sent (via email)
2 Nov
Final payments/acceptances due
18 Dec
MYM Office closes
2016 4 Jan
Last day for withdrawals
5 Jan
MYM Office reopens
11 Jan
Summer School begins at 9:00am
15 Jan
Jazz Improvisation and Big Band Showcase Performance
16 Jan
Summer School Concerts 1, 2 & 3
2016 JAZZ SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE Friday 15 January, 6:00pm Federation Hall Victorian College of the Arts Campus Grant Street, Southbank Participating Ensembles: Jazz Improvisation Program Big Band
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2016 SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT 1 – BANDS Saturday 16 January, 1:30pm Melbourne Town Hall 90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Participating Ensembles: Junior Band Intermediate Band Concert Band Symphonic Wind Band
2016 SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT 2 – STRINGS Saturday 16 January, 4:30pm Melbourne Town Hall 90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Participating Ensembles: Camerata Sinfonietta String Orchestra
2016 SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT 3 – ORCHESTRAS Saturday 16 January, 7:00pm Melbourne Town Hall 90-120 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Participating Ensembles: Philharmonic Orchestra Symphony Orchestra
How to apply The 2016 Summer School will run from 11 to 16 January. The 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 2016. No audition is required and applicants will be allocated to an ensemble based on their preferences and ensemble experience provided at the time of application.
ADVICE FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS To gain the most from Summer School, parents and teachers should understand the importance of correct placement within the program. A student musician should feel comfortable with their skill level in the ensemble and confident enough to be extended further during the week. Further advice and information can be found on our website.
PROGRAM FEE $500 * Inclusive of $50 non-refundable deposit, payable at time of application.
PAYMENT DETAILS Deposit and Payment A non-refundable deposit of $50 per student is required upon submission of the online application form. Please note that applications will not be processed without this payment. An invoice for the balance of $450 will be sent with the applicant’s notification of program placement. The balance of fees is due on 2 November, 2015. Payment Options The $50 deposit will be payable through our online payment system. Details will be supplied upon completion of the application form. Payments can be made by credit card (Visa and Mastercard only), cheque or direct deposit (EFT). Sibling Discount A 10% sibling discount is available for additional family members enrolled in the 2016 Summer School. The sibling discount will be automatically deducted from the balance of fees owing. 25
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Summer Camp
Summer Camp Spend your summer in the city! We’re inviting talented students aged 12 to 16 from regional Victoria to attend a residential music camp while taking part in the Melbourne Youth Music 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 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 2016 Summer Camp accommodation will be provided from 10 to 16 January at:
Please visit our website for more information and to apply.
PROGRAM FEE $890 Inclusive of Summer School 2016 fees and a $50 non-refundable deposit, payable at time of application.
IMPORTANT DATES
2015 24 Jul
Summer Camp applications open online
18 Sep
Summer Camp applications close
24 Sep
Summer Camp offers distributed (via email)
2 Oct
Summer Camp invoices sent (via email)
2 Nov
Final payments/acceptances due
18 Dec
MYM Office closes
Urban Camp Melbourne, Brens Drive, Parkville
2016
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 Summer Camp is by online application only, for musicians aged 12 to 16 as at 1 January, 2016. No audition is required but applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from their instrumental teacher or school music teacher.
4 Jan
Last day for withdrawals
5 Jan
MYM Office reopens
11-15 Jan
Summer School
15-16 Jan
Summer School Concerts
Applicants will be allocated to a Summer School ensemble based on their preferences and ensemble experience, as provided at the time of application.
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Virtuosity
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.
APPLICATIONS Applicants must be Victorian residents, aged 15 to 25 years as at 1 January, 2016. 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. Applicants should ensure the orchestral parts are suitable for performance by Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra. 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 19 February, 2016.
APPLICATION FEE $60
Virtuosity is the ideal springboard into professional concerto performance for any aspiring soloist.
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Masterclasses In 2016 Melbourne Youth Music will be hosting a Masterclass Series, comprising of four Masterclasses, each focusing on different instruments and rehearsal techniques, presented at different venues around Victoria. Each Masterclass will be open to audiences both live and online through our online streaming website, www.mymlive.com
MASTERCLASS ONE February – Flute Masterclass in Ballarat
MASTERCLASS TWO May – Percussion Masterclass in Melbourne
MASTERCLASS THREE August – Cello Masterclass in Mornington
MASTERCLASS FOUR October – Chamber Music Masterclass in Melbourne
HOW TO APPLY 4 students will be able to workshop their own piece with the Masterclass artist and receive advice and personalised feedback. Online applications will be made available in the lead up to each Masterclass. To find our when applications are open, please check our website or sign up to our e-news.
PARTICIPATION FEE $55
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Teacher Professional Development Program 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. Melbourne Youth Music’s esteemed educators are now delivering a new Teacher Professional Development Program, designed to help Victorian teachers acquire the professional skills and knowledge needed to deliver inspiring ensembles in their own schools and communities.
WHAT IS INVOLVED? The Teacher Professional Development Program is designed as a series of self-contained but connected courses exploring different areas of ensemble music pedagogy. Each course is 10 hours’ duration and to suit the needs of regional and rural teachers, courses are delivered online and in the teacher’s 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. This session will include a rehearsal observation workshop to demonstrate course methodologies in action and provide an insight into Melbourne Youth Music’s renowned Ensemble Program.
ACCREDITATION Outcomes, standards, volume of learning and documentation are in alignment with the Professional Development framework of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers within the domains of knowledge, practice and engagement, ensuring a strong alignment to
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Victorian teachers’ professional learning needs for self-accreditation. A certificate of participation is awarded upon completion of each course.
2016 COURSES Fundamentals of Effective Ensembles Commencing in April and August Explore a cross-section of ensemble fundamentals and learn to build an effective ensemble focussed on student learning outcomes, in a rewarding program that feeds your students’ curiosity and keeps them motivated and engaged. Effective Rehearsal Strategies Commencing in May Develop methods and strategies to engage and inspire students through planned productive rehearsals. This course is designed to achieve key learning outcomes through the effective use of your precious rehearsal time. Ensemble Instruments Up Close Commencing in October Focus on improving ensemble performance by developing a detailed knowledge of individual ensemble instruments and instrument families in order to recognise and remedy common issues.
APPLICATIONS Entry to Melbourne Youth Music’s Teacher Professional Development Courses is by online application. There is a limit of 15 places per course.
COURSE FEE $150 (Per Course) REHEARSAL OBSERVATION WORKSHOP VENUE 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
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.
This program is supported by the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
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