2014 ensemble program - melbourne youth music

Ensemble ProgramRehearsals, Tutorials & Concerts

Since 1967, Melbourne Youth Music has

been inspiring young people to reach their

potential through music, unleashing creativity

and empowering tomorrow’s leaders through

dedication and teamwork. We achieve these

goals by offering educational programs that

build confidence both as performers and as

future leaders in the community.

Melbourne Youth Music 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

Melbourne and regional Victoria to participate.

To date, more than 30,000 students have

taken part in our program, a substantial

number now fulfilling vital roles 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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Enriching young lives through the power of music

We are proud of Melbourne’s reputation as

one of the world’s great cultural cities. With

the Department of Education and Early

Childhood Development, we’ll continue our

partnership in 2014 that builds on a tradition

of music education excellence in Victoria.

From February to November, Victoria’s finest

young musicians will come together each

Saturday at the outstanding facilities offered

by the Southbank Campus of the Faculty

of the Victorian College of the Arts at the

University of Melbourne.

With the support of Freemasons Victoria,

we’ve put together an exciting program on

and off the stage, our best ever line-up of

conductors and music educators, exciting

repertoire, and unforgettable performance

experiences.

Also in 2014, we launch MYM Amplified,

a range of online initiatives designed to

leverage greater benefits of our program for

members, and to reach out to a wider portion

of our community.

Explore our program and apply online.

We look forward to seeing you in 2014!

ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMMelbourne Youth Orchestra 04

Star Wars 05

New Zealand Tour 07

Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra 10

STRING PROGRAMChamber Strings 12

Youth Strings 16

Junior Strings 18

BAND PROGRAMWind Symphony 22

John Antill Youth Band 24

MYM AMPLIFIED

Clarinet Masterclass 28

Virtuosity 29

SCHOLARSHIPS 31

HOW TO APPLY 32

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Welcome to our 2014 Ensemble Program

CHRIS CLARK

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Want to add your name to the list

of musicians who transitioned from

student to professional through

Melbourne Youth Orchestra?

With a proven history of training today’s

professional musicians, Melbourne Youth

Orchestra is recognised as one of Australia’s

finest ensemble training programs. The

competitive entry process guarantees

you’ll work alongside aspiring musicians

selected from across Victoria in a program

that replicates a professional orchestral

environment.

You’ll take part in unforgettable performances

in some of Melbourne’s finest venues, and

be offered leadership, solo and collaborative

opportunities with elite artists, arts

organisations and educational institutions.

Why you should join Melbourne Youth Orchestra:

To study in-depth the most advanced

classical and contemporary orchestral

repertoire rarely performed by school or

community orchestras

To play in a full-scale symphony orchestra

with the best young musicians in Victoria

To challenge your musical ability, build

your reputation and expand your social

and professional network

To be guided by high-profile guest

conductors who share musical

interpretations and support your

development

To access our team of tutors drawn from

Victoria’s top professional orchestras and

tertiary institutions

ENSEMBLE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Approximate standard:

AMEB Grade 8+ or equivalent

Approximate age range:

15 – 25

Rehearsals:

Saturday 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Melbourne Youth Music

Melbourne Youth Orchestra

The 2014 Melbourne Youth Orchestra

program launches with music from the

iconic Star Wars films – music that for two

generations has been linked with youth

around the world, many musicians saying

that the soundtrack to Star Wars influenced

their decision to take up an instrument.

Making our debut at Melbourne Recital Centre

on International Star Wars Day, the auditorium

will divide into Jedi and Sith seating for an

event that combines full orchestra, choir,

actors, sound effects and lighting. If you’re

auditioning for Melbourne Youth Orchestra,

may the force be with you!

CONCERT ONE STAR WARS

Sunday 4 May, 5:00pm

Melbourne Recital Centre

BRETT KELLY Guest Conductor

ACTORS from 501st and Rebel Legions

The Tusken Raider Choir, Grand Choir of

the Republic & Imperial Army Chorale

WILLIAMS

Ep I Duel of the Fates

The Flag Parade

Ep II Across the Stars

Ep III Battle of the Heroes

Ep IV Main Titles

Imperial March

Throne Room and End Titles

Ep V Asteroid Field

Ep VI The Forrest Battle

We need your support to make this

ambitious event a reality.

Donate to our Pozible campaign

pozible.com/mymstarwars

and secure premium seating before tickets go

on sale to the public. There’s a whole range of

rewards in exchange for your support, including

VIP passes to our Mos Eisley space port at

interval where you’ll be entertained by the

Cantina Band.

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4 May, 2014

Star Wars

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CONCERT FOURTRIPLE BILL

Sunday 9 November, 2:30pm

Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank

PAUL FITZSIMON Guest Conductor

MOZART German Dances

STRAUSS, R Der Rosenkavalier, Op.59: Suite

HINDSON Rave-Elation

CONCERT FIVEVISION AUSTRALIA’S

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Wednesday 24 December, 8:00pm

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

JOHN FOREMAN Conductor

CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT

Sunday 22 June, 7:30pm

The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds

MARK SHIELL Guest Conductor

VERDI Nabucco: Overture

RESPIGHI Pines of Rome

CONCERT THREE MEMBER’S CHOICE

Sunday 7 September, 2:30pm

Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank

MARCO VAN PAGEE Guest Conductor

PROGRAM A

BARTÓK Four Orchestral Pieces, Op.12

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 in C minor

OR

PROGRAM B

STRAVINSKY Le baiser de la fée: Divertimento

PROKOFIEV Symphony No.7 in C# minor, Op.131

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favourite program to be

performed by the orchestra:

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Performing Mahler 2 is a once in a generation

opportunity, with the greatest musical climax

ever written calling for enormous orchestral

forces, vocal soloists and massed choir.

The ‘Resurrection Symphony’ has been selected

to represent the resilience of Christchurch

following the devastating earthquake of 2011.

To present this work will be a special moment

in the history of Christchurch and a life-long

memory for members of Melbourne Youth

Orchestra.

Participation in this project will be by

invitation, candidates for Melbourne Youth

Orchestra should indicate at the time of

application if they would like to make

themselves available for this tour.

TOUR FEE $1,250

Tour fees include airfares, accommodation,

transport, group sightseeing, meals,

comprehensive travel insurance, and

workshops with local musicians. Tour fees

will be payable in two instalments: March and

June 2014.

Full details and tour itinerary will be released

early 2014.

RESURRECTION SYMPHONYSaturday 12 July, 7:30pm

Wigram Airforce Base, Christchurch

TOM WOODS Conductor

CHRISTCHURCH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CHRISTCHURCH YOUTH ORCHESTRA

CHRISTCHURCH CITY CHOIR

MAHLER Symphony No.2 in C minor

‘Resurrection’

MYM AMPLIFIED FED TV BROADCAST

Saturday 23 August, 6:00pm

The performance of Mahler 2 featuring

Melbourne Youth Orchestra will be broadcast

on the Federation Square Big Screen for MYM

Amplified. Bring your family and friends, grab

one of the deck chairs on the main square

and enjoy this free public event.

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TOUR PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

New Zealand Tour7 – 13 July, 2014

Do you want to join one of

Australia’s most exciting full-sized

training orchestras?

For many, Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra

will be their first experience in a full-sized

symphony orchestra, making it one of the

most exciting orchestral training programs

in the country.

Since 1974, the orchestra has honoured one of

Australia’s finest composers, Percy Grainger,

coming together with the personal blessing

of Ella Ström, Percy Grainger’s widow. The

orchestra continues to build on its reputation

for excellence with a combination of exciting

repertoire and an inspirational program of

regular rehearsals and tutorial sessions.

Mark Shiell has conducted concerts in

Russia, Japan and Australia with ensembles

such as the West Australian and Melbourne

Symphony Orchestras, Victorian Opera,

Sydney Sinfonia, Halcyon Ensemble, Canberra

Symphony, Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa

and the St Petersburg State Academic

Symphony Orchestra.

Mark is regularly sought after to work with

youth ensembles and in recent years has

worked with the orchestras of the Australian

National University School of Music, Sydney

Conservatorium, University of Melbourne

Conservatorium of Music, Monash Academy

and Victorian State Music Camp. He is

currently the Principal Conductor of

Zelman Symphony Orchestra, Macquarie

Philharmonia, Canberra Concerto Orchestra

and has been conductor of Percy Grainger

Youth Orchestra since 2012.

MARK SHIELL

CONDUCTOR

Percy Grainger Youth OrchestraMelbourne Youth Music

PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA




14 – 20

Rehearsals:

Saturday 9:00am – 12:30pm

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CONCERT ONESunday 30 March, 7:30pm

Deakin Edge, Federation Square

BIZET Carmen: Suite No.1 & 2

BIZET Arias from the opera Carmen with

soloists from Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust




MUSSORGSKY Night on a Bald Mountain

TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake: Suite, Op.20a

BORODIN Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances

CONCERT THREEVIRTUOSITY



ROSSINI Thieving Magpie: Overture

FINALISTS from Virtuosity perform concertos

with Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra (see p.29)

CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 7:30pm


GRIEG Peer Gynt: Suite No.1, Op.46

GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue

DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9 ‘From the New World’

Why you should join Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra:

To experience the energy of a full-sized

symphony orchestra, learn new repertoire

and practice towards shared goals

To develop rehearsal and ensemble skills

that allow you to extend your playing

To challenge yourself beyond your school or

community ensemble with regular sectionals

led by professional orchestral tutors

To join the social atmosphere each Saturday,

meeting talented string, wind, brass and

percussion musicians from across Victoria

To perform complete orchestral works,

alongside other talented musicians in

professional-standard concerts

SPECIAL PROJECT

Selected members of Percy Grainger

Youth Orchestra will perform Pines of

Rome with Melbourne Youth Orchestra

at the Community Concert, Sunday 22

June. Invitations will be made during

Term 1, 2014.

MARY JOHNSTON

DIRECTOR

Chamber StringsMelbourne Youth Music

CHAMBER STRINGS


AMEB Grade 5 – 6 or equivalent


14 – 18

Rehearsals:


Mary Johnston is passionate about the art

of ensemble playing and is dedicated to

sharing her knowledge and experiences with

students. After majoring in performance

and composition at Sheffield University,

Mary gained a Post Graduate Diploma at

the National Centre for Orchestral Studies

in London. Following a season with the

Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Mary joined

West Australian Symphony Orchestra, then

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Mary is now heavily involved with teaching

young musicians, she is currently Head of

Strings at Melbourne Girls Grammar School,

Musical Director of Concertante String

Ensemble and is Concertmaster of Zelman

Symphony Orchestra and Camberwell

Camerata Orchestra.

Do you want to challenge yourself

and gain confidence as a musician?

Chamber Strings is our most exclusive

ensemble, the pinnacle of our string

program, where you’ll join the best young

string players selected to explore advanced

ensemble playing and rehearsal technique.

Chamber music has been described as the

music of friends; a team effort where you

communicate in a way that you could never

do with words. In this way, each member

will bring something unique, everyone

really wants to be there and enjoys making

music together.


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CONCERT THREESunday 14 September, 4:00pm




Why you should join Chamber Strings:

To receive specialised training from one of

Australia’s most experienced string teachers

and performers

To experience a small group focus that

allows members to receive personal support

and play at their best, surrounded by other

high standard musicians

To be introduced to our team of tutors,

Melbourne’s finest professional string players

To make the step from educationally-based

music, to the very best string ensemble

repertoire selected from around the world

To learn the techniques behind professional

chamber music and orchestral playing

Are you ready to fast-track your

music education?

Youth Strings is your next step as a

developing string player, where you’ll

build your confidence and fast-track your

education. As Victoria’s largest string

ensemble, this is the best place for you to

meet other string players from across the

State and enjoy making your contribution

to the full string sound. You’ll benefit from

the expertise of our team of specialist tutors,

and experience a wide range of music that

ensures you get the maximum musical

experience and achieve your learning goals.

Hamish Paterson completed a Bachelor of

Music at the Victorian College of the Arts, and

a Graduate Diploma in Education at Monash

University. He works extensively in music

education, teaching violin and viola as well as

conducting ensembles at Loreto Mandeville

Hall and Ivanhoe Girls Grammar.

Hamish is also President of the Australian

Strings Teachers’ Association and manages

the Paul McDermott scholarship.

Hamish has been Music Director for a

number of amateur musicals in Melbourne

including: Kismet, The Merry Widow, Pirates

of Penzance, All Shook Up and Hello Dolly,

and continues to play the violin and viola for

ensembles across Melbourne.

YOUTH STRINGS




10 – 16

Rehearsals:


Youth StringsMelbourne Youth Music

HAMISH PATERSON

CONDUCTOR


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Why you should join Youth Strings:

To build your confidence as a musician,

measure your progress and be supported by

our team of specialist string tutors

To participate in the best learning

environment for advancing individual

playing, sight-reading and ensemble skills

To build your appreciation of music

surrounded by friends of a similar age and

musical ability

To challenge yourself in a supportive

learning environment with a wide range of

new music

To complement individual music lessons

with ensemble skills such as communication

and teamwork, concentration, critical

listening and rehearsal etiquette

Do you want to perform in

professionally-staged concerts

with new friends, in front of

proud parents?

Be introduced to Melbourne’s string

community, where friends gather each

Saturday morning to share their music.

There’s no other program like this in Australia,

you’ll receive support from our team of expert

tutors who build your confidence, encourage

your development, and help you take

your first steps on the pathway to success

through our Ensemble Program. Make your

commitment to Junior Strings and get ready

to play lots of new music, learn more about

your instrument and share performances with

other string players from across Victoria.

Kieran Casey has been conducting Junior

Strings since it was created in 2009, bringing

over 20 years of experience as a performer

and music educator.

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 Musical Examinations

Board (AMEB) and several eisteddfodau

around the greater Melbourne area. Kieran

is currently Head of Music at Kostka Hall,

Xavier College.

JUNIOR STRINGS




8 – 12

Rehearsals:


KIERAN CASEY

CONDUCTOR

Junior StringsMelbourne Youth Music


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SPECIAL PROJECTROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Monday 22 September, 12:30pm

The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne



Why you should join Junior Strings:

To learn from Melbourne’s most energetic

conductor, a highly-experienced AMEB

examiner, who knows how to get the best

out of each string player

To complement your school and individual

music lessons in ensemble rehearsals with

students from across Victoria

To be supported by our tutorial team,

who lead weekly sectional rehearsals, and

support and encourage your development

within the ensemble

To perform with new friends who love

music as much as you do in Victoria’s most

advanced program of family concerts

To be rewarded for your practice and to

reach inspirational learning goals

Do you want to play in a band

where everyone is committed,

wants to be there and enjoys

making music together?

Wind Symphony is the pinnacle of our

band program, and brings together the

very best young wind, brass and percussion

players from across Victoria who want to

challenge themselves and advance their

instrumental and ensemble skills. With each

member’s dedication and teamwork, the

support of Melbourne’s specialist band tutors,

inspirational repertoire, collaborative music

making and full sections, it’s not hard to

see why this award-winning ensemble has

achieved a reputation as the best youth band

in Victoria.

Adelaide born conductor, trumpeter and

music educator, Rick Plummer, began playing

music with the Campbelltown Brass Band

at age 8, receiving lessons from his father.

He later studied trumpet and conducting at

Flinders Street School of Music and the Elder

Conservatorium of Music. Rick moved to

Melbourne in 2008 to take up the position

of Coordinator of Brass at St Kevin’s College,

Toorak.

Throughout his career, Rick has been actively

involved with teaching young musicians and

directing school bands at Cabra Dominican

College, Wilderness Girls School, Marryatville

High School, SA State Music Camp and

Moriah College Music Camp. Rick has been

conductor of Wind Symphony since 2010 and

recently took up the position of Director of

Music at Eltham High School.

WIND SYMPHONY




12 – 20

Rehearsals:


Wind SymphonyMelbourne Youth Music

RICK PLUMMER

CONDUCTOR


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SPECIAL PROJECTROYAL SOUTH STREET

Saturday 6 September, 7:30pm

Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat





Why you should join Wind Symphony:

To participate in an advanced ensemble

that focuses on wind, brass and percussion

technique

To discover the most demanding repertoire

not performed by school and community

bands

To play alongside other talented musicians

in a large symphonic wind band with all

instruments represented

To enjoy band repertoire with musicians

who look forward to rehearsals and want to

develop as an ensemble

To be inspired by one of Australia’s leading

band conductors and experience a wide

range of performance and rehearsal activities

Want to know where many of

today’s professional musicians got

their start?

Founded in 1976, the John Antill Youth Band

has a reputation for nurturing young wind,

brass and percussion students and is where

many of today’s professional musicians,

conductors and teachers began their musical

journey. The creative environment ensures

opportunities for developing players at a

level not offered by any other organisation

in Victoria. With the added support of our

specialist tutors, the program is sure to

encourage young talent and build each

musician’s confidence.

Jemima Bunn holds a Bachelor of Education

from The University of Melbourne and

completed her Masters in Music Education

at University of Wisconsin. She has

extensive experience in music education,

directing music programs at Camberwell

High School, Ivanhoe Grammar and Glen

Waverley Secondary College and working

as an Instrumental Music Coordinator at the

Eastern Metropolitan Region, Victoria.

Jemima has conducted ensembles for

Melbourne Youth Music, the Eastern Region

Concerts, the University of Wisconsin

Summer Music Clinic and University of

Southern Mississippi Honor Band. She has

performed with numerous ensembles such

as the Melbourne Youth Symphonic Band, the

Australian National Youth Band and Australian

Wind Orchestra and is currently conducting

the Melbourne Wind Ensemble.

JOHN ANTILL YOUTH BAND




10 – 16

Rehearsals:


John Antill Youth BandMelbourne Youth Music

JEMIMA BUNN

CONDUCTOR

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Why you should join John Antill Youth Band:

To work with one of Australia’s most

respected band conductors, and benefit

from our team of specialist wind, brass and

percussion tutors

To discover more about your instrument and

to meet other young musicians from all over

Victoria

To play lots of new music that encourages

creativity, expression, teamwork and extends

your instrumental technique

To follow in the footsteps of today’s

professionals, developing rehearsal and

ensemble skills that extend and progress

your playing

To share great concert experiences and

enjoy music with friends outside of school

MYM Amplified

We are integrating Information

Communication Technology into our

program, producing interactive media for

use on the Web and other forms of new

media. We see this as a way to empower

teachers and students, to transform how

learning occurs and to enrich the educational

environment in schools and the community.

Why MYM Amplified? As an acoustic art form,

we’re using the electronic assistance of

amplification to get our music out to a wider

audience!

Throughout 2014, you’ll see us exploring

creative interactions with our students that

share our story – capturing inspirational

performances for our online concert hall,

producing documentaries that profile student

progress, combining online micro-lessons

and teacher forums with our expert team, all

integrated with our social media content.

These initiatives are designed to leverage the

benefits of our Saturday program, establish a

learning environment for the future, improve

music opportunities for regional, rural and

remote Victorians and provide resources for

teachers and school leaders.

The result will be digital offerings that are

fresh and creative, increase accessibility

of our programs to a wider portion of the

community and the numbers of students, and

teachers benefiting from our program.

CLARINET MASTERCLASSSaturday 12 April, 2:00pm

Victorian College of the Arts,

University of Melbourne

Mark your diaries for a live clarinet

masterclass and video stream. Clarinet artist

David Griffiths will host an online masterclass

for students and mym.org.au visitors from

around the world.

The masterclass will be an ideal opportunity

for those preparing for their VCE

performances, and will conclude with David

performing on clarinet and talking about

factors related to live performance and what

it’s like to be a professional performer. This

live event will be interactive, and visitors to

the video stream will have the opportunity to

ask questions via Twitter.

DAVID GRIFFITHS

CLARINET

PROJECT PARTNERS

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VIRTUOSITY Take part in Australia’s first reality TV show

for classical instrumentalists recorded for

MYM Amplified! Be mentored by some of

Australia’s most respected musicians, have the

opportunity to perform as a soloist with Percy

Grainger Youth Orchestra and compete for

prizes. Watch the show unfold on our online

channel.

ENTRY FEE $50

Guest Mentors:

Jo Beaumont, John Foreman,

Benjamin Northey, Eugene Ughetti

THE FINE PRINT

Applicants must be Victorian residents, aged

15 to 25 years. Recordings may be supplied

as YouTube links, audio files, or on USB drive.

Candidates in the semifinal will supply their

own accompanist.

The total performance time in each round is

15 minutes. Candidates may perform a whole

work or own choice movement(s) within

the time limit. When selecting a solo work,

candidates should ensure the piece is suitable

for performance by Percy Grainger Youth

Orchestra.

Rehearsals with Percy Grainger Youth

Orchestra run each Saturday from 9:00am to

12:30pm at the Victorian College of the Arts;

August 2, 9, 23, 30 and September 6 and 13.

ROUND 1

Applications open 3 February, 2014

Complete our online entry form at mym.org.au,

pay the entry fee, and supply us with an audio

or video recording of your chosen concerto.

All materials must be received no later than

5:00pm, Friday 28 February. Applicants who

proceed to the semifinal will be notified via

email on Friday 7 March.

SEMIFINAL

Sunday 13 April, 11:00am

Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne

Twelve semifinalists will perform their work

with piano in front of a live audience and our

panel of guest mentors – a selection of this

country’s finest musical minds. Semifinalists

will receive feedback and coaching from our

mentors, who will announce three finalists to

perform with Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra.

GRAND FINAL



Finalists rehearse their work with Percy Grainger

Youth Orchestra throughout August, in

preparation for the grand final.

The winner will be decided by an audience vote

at the conclusion of the concert and prizes will

be awarded. Tickets to attend the grand final

will go on sale Tuesday 19 August.

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Flemington Community Bank®Branch

These scholarships remember Melbourne

Youth Music member Anna Chmiel, who died

tragically in 2012. Up to 5 scholarships are

on offer for wind musicians, plus one string,

brass and percussion student, credited to

membership fees or for travel assistance to

and from rehearsals.

WILFRED JONES SCHOLARSHIP

The Wilfred Jones Scholarship will be

awarded to one string player who resides

in Regional Victoria to assist with travel and

program participation costs. The Wilfred

Jones Scholarship is generously supported by

Frances Browne and Trevor Jones.

Up to 5 Scholarships will be awarded to

encourage the development of girls and

young women from outer metropolitan

and regional Victoria. Scholarships cover

membership fees, make a payment towards

travel and provide a female mentor from the

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

In recognition of the contribution young

people make to their local community,

students who live in the Flemington,

Kensington and North Melbourne areas can

apply for a scholarship to support their annual

membership fees.

The Vizard Foundation will subsidise up to

50 tertiary students who enrol in the 2014

Ensemble Program, discounting annual

membership fees by $200.

The Newsboys Foundation provides part or

full fee assistance for students up to 18 years

of age, who are from families experiencing

financial hardship and may not otherwise be

able to participate in the program.

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Full details of all our scholarships and how

to apply are available on our website

www.mym.org.au


AUDITIONSAuditions will be held over two weekends

(23 and 24 November / 30 November and 1

December, 2013). Auditions requirements vary

by ensemble.

Melbourne Youth Orchestra, Percy Grainger

Youth Orchestra, Wind Symphony and

Chamber Strings

One solo work of the applicant’s choice

(unaccompanied)

Excerpts provided upon application

Technical work and sight-reading

appropriate to ensemble level

Youth Strings and

John Antill Youth Band

Two contrasting solo works of the

applicant’s choice (unaccompanied)



Junior Strings

One solo work of the applicant’s choice

(unaccompanied)



Applicants will be notified of their audition

times by email on Friday 1 November and

audition results will be distributed on

Friday 13 December, 2013.

AUDITION VENUE

Victorian College of the Arts,


234 St Kilda Road, Southbank.

RECORDED AUDITIONS

Applicants who are unable to attend a live

audition should still submit an application

form and pay the audition fee. Applicants

must notify MYM before providing a recording

in order to be advised of recording format

requirements. All material must be received

by 5:00pm 15 November, 2013.

KEY DATES 2013

13 Sep Applications open

18 Oct Applications close

1 Nov Notification of audition times

23 Nov – Auditions 24 Nov

30 Nov – Auditions 01 Dec

13 Dec First round offers made

2014

10 Jan Closing date to accept offers

24 Jan Second round offers made

08 Feb Ensemble Program begins

08 Feb Initial membership fees due

03 May Final membership fees due

How to Apply

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES $730$530 – Initial Payment due Saturday 8

February (first rehearsal)

$200 – Final Payment due Saturday 3 May

(first rehearsal Term 2)

APPLICATIONS

Applications are made through our online

application form at mym.org.au and must be

submitted by 5:00pm Friday 18 October, 2013.

All applicants must be aged 8 to 25 years on 1

January, 2014.

PAYMENTS

A non-refundable audition fee of $50 is

required upon submission of application. The

audition fee can be made through 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.

More information is available on our

website mym.org.au, check out our

FAQs page.

REHEARSAL VENUEVictorian College of the Arts,


234 St Kilda Road, Southbank.

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TERM DATES

TERM ONE – 7 WEEKS

Saturday 8 February – Saturday 29 March

Mid-term break: Saturday 8 March

(Labour Day weekend)

TERM TWO – 7 WEEKS

Saturday 3 May – Saturday 21 June

Mid-term break: Saturday 7 June

(Queen’s Birthday weekend)

TERM THREE – 8 WEEKS

Saturday 19 July – Saturday 13 September

Mid-term break: Saturday 16 August

TERM FOUR – 6 WEEKS

Saturday 11 October – Saturday 15 November




www.mym.org.au

[email protected]

03 9376 8988

PO Box 1368, Kensington VIC 3031



2014 ensemble program - melbourne youth music

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melbourne youth music

ensemble music

music education community

youth strings

music educators

music partners

high quality music education

percy grainger youth