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saturday 14 september 2013 Closing date for all applications and receipt of $30 application fee (except ECM)monday 23 september 2013 Closing date for late applications (additional late fee of $25.00 applies) monday 23 september 2013 Final date for receipt of recorded auditions from rural, interstate and international applicants 07 20 october 2013 Audition dates Instrumental and Choral 11 15 november 2013 Audition results posted this week to Instrumental and Choral applicants monday 18 november 2013 Closing date for Early Childhood Music applications and applicable fee $30.00monday 9 december 2013 Final date for acceptance of Instrumental and Choral monday 9 december 2013 Young Beginner 1st round of placement offersmonday 13 January 2014 Final date for payment of annual Young Conservatorium feesmonday 13 January 2014 Final date for acceptance of Early Childhood Music offersmonday 10 february 2014 Young Conservatorium 2014 commences

www.griffith.edu.au/music/young-conservatorium

IMPORTANT DATES

general information

Audition requirementsApplicants intending to enrol in ensembles and/or individual tuition are required to audition, unaccompanied, two contrasting movements or short pieces of your choice. Technical work and sight-reading may be requested at the time of audition.

Auditions may be undertaken on the following instruments: Voice, Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Eflat Clarinet, Bflat Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp, Piano, Violin, Viola, Violincello, Double Bass, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit. Auditions are held outside of regular school hours. Each audition panel will consider your expressed preferences for ensemble placement but will place each applicant in what it considers to be the most appropriate ensemble for his/her development.

Auditions recordedApplicants from regional areas, or those who are unable to audition on their scheduled day for certified medical reasons, may submit a recorded audition subject to conditions.

ApplicAtion feesTo apply for any of the 2014 programs applicants are required to complete and return an application form. A non-refundable fee of $30 is charged to all applicants. Only one application fee is required, regardless of how many programs individuals wish to apply. A maximum fee of $60 applies to families. Cheques should be made payable to Griffith University.

feesFees are payable annually or quarterly, depending on programs offered. The final date for annual payment of Young Conservatorium fees is Monday 13 January 2014. Students in three or more activities at the Young Conservatorium may request the overall yearly fee be structured across four terms for 2014. A discount fee will apply for 2014 annual fees paid by 13 January, or where applicable term 2: 7 April, term 3: 30 June, term 4: 22 september. please note individual tuition fees in 2014 will be pro-rata as per the Young con calendar weeks.

commitmentBecoming a student of the Young Conservatorium is a major commitment and students are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. It is a requirement that all students make themselves available for concert performances and rehearsals.

concerts queenslAnd conservAtorium theAtreSaturday 14 June 2014 Saturday 8 November 2014 Students involved in the Young Conservatorium program are given the opportunity to perform in concerts at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and other venues. The Young Conservatorium concerts are included as part of the official Queensland Conservatorium concert calendar.

reportsStudents receiving individual tuition will receive progress reports from their teacher throughout the year.

visiting ArtistsYoung Conservatorium students benefit from Queensland Conservatoriums many visiting artists. Wherever possible visiting conductors and performers take rehearsals and offer masterclasses.

AccompAnistsStudents will sometimes require the services of an accompanist. A list of official Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University accompanists can be obtained by calling the Young Conservatorium. Students are not obliged to use a Conservatorium accompanist. Where accompanists are required for exams or auditions the cost is met by the student.

instrument hireQueensland Conservatorium Griffith University has a limited number of Double Basses (half, quarter and eighth size) and Celtic Harps that can be hired for the Young Conservatorium 30 week calendar year. The hire fee for these instruments is $120 per year and is payable at the commencement of term one.

librArY privilegesStudents in Years 10, 11 & 12 receive borrowing privileges from the Queensland Conservatorium library. Students and caregivers will be required to complete the Borrowing Request Form that is forwarded to students at the commencement of 2014. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this access to the tertiary library. All Young Conservatorium students are welcome to visit the library and browse, however borrowing privileges at this time are only extended to senior secondary school students.

bursAries/scholArshipsYoung Conservatorium competitive Bursaries/Scholarships will be awarded from the auditions held in October 2013. Bursaries/Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate a high degree of musical aptitude. Recipients will receive financial assistance towards the cost of applicable Young Conservatorium programs. All successful applicants for 2014 will be considered for bursaries.

Eligibility and selection process Successful applicants are eligible for Young Conservatorium competitive Bursaries/Scholarships. These will be determined and assessed from: a) students auditions and applications b) performance ability and commitment c) individual needs and d) any specific requirements of the Young Conservatorium programs.

The Head of Open Conservatorium, in consultation with the Director and Queensland Conservatorium staff, will award all Bursaries/Scholarships

scholArships on offer during 2014 Young Conservatorium Chamber Strings Scholarships Young Conservatorium Ensemble Scholarships Michael and Linda Beckman Symphony Orchestra Scholarships Nora Baird Keyboard Prize Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music Award Pacific Honours Ensemble Program Scholarships

dutY of cAreYoung Conservatorium cares and acknowledges the broad principles underpinning the duty of care obligations imposed on educational institutions. The principles include those of a general nature, standard of care and parameters of duty of care. Young Conservatorium students are requested to observe guidelines and instructions as advised by Young Conservatorium staff at all times.

pArking Street parking around Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University is limited. Off-street parking is available in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, SW1, South Bank Parklands and the Queensland Performing Arts Complex.

enquiriesEnquiries can be made by telephoning the Young Conservatorium Administration Officer during office hours on 07 3735 6247. The Young Conservatorium Office is located in Room 3.01, level 3, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Bank.

telephone: 3735 6247 facsimile: 3735 6366 email: young-conservatorium@griffith.edu.auwww.griffith.edu.au/music/young-conservatorium

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The Young Conservatorium provides Individual Tuition - classical and contemporary. Students receive expert guidance from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith Universitys experienced teaching faculty. Individual Tuition is available on the following instruments:

Ensembles are not just about performance but also about learning. Young Conservatorium prides itself on the pedagogy that underpins the performance program, especially in the ensemble environment.

violinviolavioloncellodouble bassharp

fluteclarinetoboebassoonsaxophone

french horntrumpettromboneeuphoniumtuba

percussiondrum kitbass guitarguitar

pianovoicesitarcomposition

eligibility: Primary and secondary school studentsWhen: A mutually convenient time is arranged between the teacher and student (1 lesson per week)

duration/fee: 30 minute lessons - discount fee: $2010 full fee: $2210 45 minute lessons - discount fee: $3015 full fee: $3315 60 minute lessons - discount fee: $4020 full fee: $4420

sYmphonY orchestrA chAmber strings string orchestrA string ensemble

eligibility: Only players of the highest caliber will be consideredWhen: Saturdays 9.00am 10.45am discount fee: $580 full fee: $640

eligibility: String players enrolled in young con symphony orchestraWhen: Saturdays 11.00am 12.00pm full scholArship progrAm

eligibility: Middle school studentsWhen: Saturdays 9.00am 10.00am discount fee: $500 full fee: $550

eligibility: Primary to middle school students When: Saturdays 10.30am 11.30am discount fee: $500 full fee: $550

Wind orchestrA sYmphonic Wind ensemble Wind ensemble

eligibility: Secondary students of grade 5 AMEB and aboveWhen: Saturdays 11.15am 1.00pm discount fee: $580 full fee: $640

eligibility: Students of approximately grade 3 AMEB to grade 5 AMEBWhen: Saturdays 1.30pm 3.15pm discount fee: $580 full fee: $640

eligibility: This is an ensemble of multiple ability for musicians in their early stages of developmentWhen: Saturdays 3.30pm 4.45pm discount fee: $500 full fee: $550

vocAl ensemble childrens chorus melodic minors

eligibility: Secondary students aged 14 18 yearsWhen: Wednesdays 4.00pm 5.30pm discount fee: $770 full fee: $850

eligibility: 9 14 years of ageWhen: Saturdays 10.30am 12.30pm discount fee: $720 full fee: $795

eligibility: Primary students grades 1 - 4When: Saturdays 9.00am - 10.00am discount fee: $500 full fee: $550

flute ensemble brAss ensemble percussion ensemble

eligibility: Secondary school studentsWhen: Saturdays 9.30am - 10.30am discount fee: $640 full fee: $700

eligibility: Secondary school students (Only players of the highest calibre will be considered).When: Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm discount fee: $640 full fee: $700

eligibility: Secondary students of Grade 3 AMEB and above.When: Saturdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm discount fee: $640 full fee: $700

inDiviDual tuition term feeS for 2014term 1 (8 weeks) term 2 (7 weeks) term 3 (10 weeks) term 4 (5 weeks)

fee type discount full fee discount full fee discount full fee discount full fee

date By 13/01/14 From 14/01/14 By 07/04/14 From 08/04/14 By 30/06/14 From 01/07/14 By 22/09/14 From 23/09/14

30 minutes $565 $590 $495 $515 $700 $735 $350 $370

45 minutes $805 $885 $705 $775 $1005 $1105 $500 $550

60 minutes $1070 $1180 $940 $1030 $1340 $1475 $670 $735

Enrolled Young Conservatorium students have *access to additional activities such as: Young Conductors Project Young Conservatorium Buddy Project Queensland Conservatorium Buddy Project Saturday Symposium Specialist Masterclasses Instrument Workshops *(Most activities are age specific) For more information contact 3735 6247.

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Young ConServatorIuM Calendar Year 2014

term 1: 10 February 5 April (8 weeks)term 2: 28 April - 14 June (7 weeks)

term 3: 14 July - 20 September (10 weeks)term 4: 06 October - 9 November (5 weeks)

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Payment to be received by 5.00pm by close of business on the following dates:Annual fees / term 1: Monday - 13 January | term 2: Monday - 7 April | term 3: Monday - 30 June | term 4: Monday - 22 September

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muSiC aWareneSSMusical Awareness is offered to students who wish to develop and acquire theoretical and practical skills through the study of music elements.

composers Workshop JAzz improvisAtion tertiArY prepArAtion Workshop

eligibility: A solid grounding in music theory and/or practice. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio.When: Wednesdays 4.30pm 5.30pm discount fee: $890 full fee: $980

eligibility: Secondary school studentsWhen: Fridays 5.00pm - 5.45pm discount fee: $495 full fee: $545

eligibility: Students currently enrolled in 10, 11 and 12 in 2014When: 30 June 4 July 2014 9.00am 4.00pm daily full fee: $495

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The Early Childhood Music programs create a musical learning environment for infants to children around seven years of age, in partnership with their parents or caregivers.

The Young Beginner program is the natural offshoot of the Young Conservatoriums Early Childhood Music activities, with programs designed to be an introduction to practical instrumental and choral music.

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eligibility: Birth 3 years of age eligibility: 3 5 years of age eligibility: 5 7 years of age

maximum class size: 12 students per classclasses are held: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday morningsduration: 60 minutes per week discount fee: $860 full fee: $946 A sibling discount of $100 per annum is awarded for each child enrolled after the first sibling enrolment in the same year for Early Childhood Music enrolment

colourstrings - violin & cello 1st & 2nd Year

colourstrings - violin & cello 3rd Year keYboArd

eligibility: 4 - 8 years of ageWhen: Saturday and Fridayclass size: 2 - 4 per class.duration: 45 minutes per week discount fee: $1370 full fee: $1510entry: By application and/or recommendation from ECM music teacher

When: Saturday and Fridayclass size: 1duration: 30 minutes per week discount fee: $2090 full fee: $2300

eligibility: 6 - 7 years of ageWhen: Tuesday afternoons or Saturday morningsduration: 45 minutes per week discount fee: $1410 full fee: $1550entry: Places are limited and subject to application

Young beginner individuAl tuition Violin

Young beginner individuAl tuition Piano hArp

eligibility: 8 - 12 years of ageWhen: At a mutually convenient time duration: 30 minutes per week discount fee: $2010 full fee: $2210entry: Students are selected from Young Beginner ColourStrings

eligibility: 6 - 8 years of ageWhen: At a mutually convenient time duration: 30 minutes per week discount fee: $2010 full fee: $2210entry: Places are limited and subject to application and interview

eligibility: 6 -12 years of age When: Weekday afternoons. Involves individual and group tuition.duration: 30 - 45 minutes per week discount fee: $1700 full fee: $1870entry: Places are limited and subject to application and interview

big bAnd JAzz ensemble

eligibility: Secondary students Years 11 and 12When: Thursdays 4.30pm - 6.00pm discount fee: $640 full fee: $700

eligibility: Secondary school students When: Thursday 6.15pm - 7.15pm discount fee: $770 full fee: $850

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Please return this form to:Young Conservatorium, Queensland Conservatorium griffith university, Po Box 3428 South Brisbane 4101Phone: 3735 6247 Facsimile: 3735 6366 Email: young-conservatorium@griffith.edu.au

surname: ______________________________________________________ first name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________ suburb: _______________________________________ post code: ____________

email: __________________________________________________________________________________________ male/female: ________________________

telephone home: ________________________________ business hours: _____________________________ mobile: _______________________________

date of birth: ______________________________________ Age at 1/1/2014 Years: _____________ months: _____________

Were you a Young conservatorium student in 2013? please tick Yes No

how did you first hear about the Young conservatorium? please tick Teacher Friend Application form Website

Press Release Advert SHEP GU Open Day Returning Student Other ______________________________________

school: ________________________________________________________________________ school grade in 2014: ________________________________

name of current instrumental/voice teacher/s: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

student signature: ________________________________________ parent/guardian signature: _________________________________________________(where appropriate) (if applicant is under 18 years of age)

(Applicable for school age students)

colourstrings - violin colourstrings - cello Young beginner individual tuition - violin

Young beginner harp Young beginner keyboard Young beginner individual tuition - piano

Are you a continuing ecm student? Yes No previous early childhood music experience? Yes No

in 2014 applying for: first steps growing with music tuning in please indicate your preferences: Tuesday am Friday am Saturday am

list all instruments on which you would like to audition for individual tuition. Violin, Viola, Violincello, Double Bass, Piano, Harp, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Composition, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Drum kit, Voice, Sitar. Please if individual tuition requested.

individual tuition (classical) instrument/s: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

individual tuition (contemporary) instrument/s: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

voice applicants please appropriate voicing: Soprano Alto Tenor Bass

intermediate piano studio

please ensemble preferences:

Jazz improvisation composers Workshop tertiary preparation Workshop (30 June 4 July 2014)

method of payment for application fee $30.00 please tick Cheque Credit Card Money Order

Cheques and money orders should be made payable to Griffith University. Please note: debit cards cannot be accepted.

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credit card no:

expiry date: ______ / _______ cardholders name: _________________________________ cardholders signature: ___________________________ Month Year

Applications must be received no later than 5pm, 14 september 2013. Late applications must be accompanied by an additional $25 late fee.

Amount:

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application form - 2014

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EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

YOUNG BEGINNER

INDIVIDUAL TUITION

ENSEMBLES

MUSIC AWARENESS

list instrument/s and/or voice type: __________________________ Approximate Ameb / level: _________________________

symphony orchestra Wind orchestra brass ensemble big band vocal ensemble

chamber strings symphonic Wind ensemble percussion ensemble Jazz ensemble childrens chorus

string orchestra Wind ensemble flute ensemble melodic minors

string ensemble

telephone: 3735 6247 facsimile: 3735 6366 email: young-conservatorium@griffith.edu.auwww.griffith.edu.au/music/young-conservatorium

State HonourS enSemble ProgramS SHePIn partnership with Schools the State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) connects the finest young musicians with a team of eminent international and national conductors in a pursuit of musical excellence. Nominations are open for Queenslands finest middle school and secondary school musicians, nominated by their school, to apply to be a part of this outstanding State-wide program.

2014 Programs: SHEP North Queensland Cairns SHEP Middle School Rockhampton SHEP Middle School Mackay SHEP Capricornia Rockhampton SHEP Middle School Bundarberg SHEP Middle School Townsville SHEP Middle School Cairns SHEP Queensland Brisbane PHEP Pacific Honours Ensemble Program, Seattle USA - in partnership with

Western International Band Clinic (WIBC)

ProfeSSional DeveloPment

ConDitionS of enrolment1. Upfront fees are payable annually or quarterly, depending on programs enrolled. 2. Students in three or more activities at the Young Conservatorium may request the

overall yearly fee be structured across four terms for 2014.3. Cheques are made payable to Griffith University and can be paid to the Cashier in the

Queensland Conservatorium General Office. Students who have outstanding fees in a term may not be permitted to continue.

4. Early Childhood, Young Beginner Keyboard, Ensemble and other class fees are paid per annum prior to commencement of classes. Full payment of fees is preferred at the time of your acceptance of program offers; however final payment date for annual fees will be Monday 13 January 2014.

5. In special cases e.g. financial hardship, and at the discretion of the QCGU Business Manager, a payment plan in instalments may be devised to assist with payments.

6. Individual Tuition, ColourStrings and Young Beginner Harp is paid quarterly with due dates for discount payment required in 2014 by Term 1: 13 January, Term 2: 7 April, Term 3: 30 June, Term 4: 22 September.

7. Individual tuition fees in 2014 will be pro-rata as per the Young Conservatorium Calendar weeks. Term 1 (8weeks), Term 2 (7weeks), Term 3 (10weeks), Term 4 (5weeks)

8. Early Childhood Music (ECM) students: A sibling discount of $100 per annum is awarded for each child enrolled after the first sibling enrolment in the same year in the Early Childhood Music program.

9. Refunds will generally not be given for withdrawals from Young Conservatorium activities. No refunds will be given for failure to attend. Refunds will only be made without a service fee where classes are discontinued due to insufficient enrolments. No replacement lessons will be provided or credit given to students who fail to attend Early Childhood Music or other classes/group activities.

10. Individual tuition students must give 24 hours notice if they will not be attending lessons; otherwise teachers will not be obliged to provide make up lessons. Where the required notice is not given, any refunds or credits will not be given for tuition.

11. A student is not permitted to commence enrolment if annual fees are not paid for the year in advance. A student is not permitted to re-enrol if the individual tuition fee or agreed quarterly fee is in arrears.

12. Withdrawal from any program after your acceptance for any reason other than certified medical grounds will result in the forfeit of fees.

13. The Young Conservatorium reserves the right to decline or cancel any enrolment in any of its courses; to cancel classes at any time; and to change the teacher for any tuition at any time.

14. The Young Conservatorium reserves the right to alter details of the 2014 program.15. The Young Conservatorium reserves the right to exclude from any program any

participant who, in its opinion, places in jeopardy the safety or rights of others, or who appears to have rejected the reasonable controls placed upon them by the management and staff of that program. In this circumstance, participants excluded from any program will not receive a refund for any fees paid. The natural principles of justice will be afforded at all times.

16. The Young Conservatorium reserves absolute rights and permission to use, reproduce, copy, exhibit, or distribute any videotape, audiotape, photographs, or computer files in which a Young Conservatorium student may be included for use in Griffith University publications, publicity material, or any other such educational purpose.

17. Prices in the application proforma are inclusive of GST but are subject to change at any time.

18. Griffith University collects, stores and uses personal information only for the purposes of administering Young Conservatorium. The information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority requirements. For further information consult the Universitys Privacy Plan at www.griffith.edu.au/ua/aa/vc/pp

2014 Summer School: 7 17 January (Queensland Conservatorium)2014 Winter School: 30 June 13 July (Queensland Conservatorium)Music teachers, musicians and music lovers are invited to join us for Professional Development courses presented through summer, winter and weekend schools at Queensland Conservatoriums South Bank campus. Whether you want to complement or upgrade your existing music skills, to take your music career in a new direction, our range of professional development courses can help you realise your goals.

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Classes commence: 10 February 2014 (Queensland Conservatorium)

Semester 1 commences: 10 February 2014 (Queensland Conservatorium)

30 June 4 July 2014

12 15 June 2014 (Queensland Conservatorium)

Imagine a program that cultivates a love of music from birth while enriching your relationship with your child. Welcome to our Early Childhood Music (ECM) program where you and your child will have fun singing and performing, listening, imitating, observing and responding, imagining and composing, understanding and appreciating, reading and writing and being immersed in music.

Young Conservatorium recognises talent and we delight in nurturing it. Our comprehensive pre-tertiary programs continue to produce wonderful young musicians, engaging them from birth to adulthood. All our ensembles, classes and individual tuition are held at the Queensland Conservatorium.

Stand out from the crowd at your audition with our Tertiary Preparation Workshop (TPW) program. Whether youre in your final years of high school or a mature age student applying for entry to a university music degree, this program can help you better prepare in all ways for the theoretical and practical requirements of the audition process.

The Southern Cross International Music Festival has established itself as a pre-eminent festival for school and community-based performing groups. Participants work with Australias most eminent musicians, both performers and conductors in a vibrant artistic environment. Students present their musical wares to local audiences, share their skills with other performing groups and engage in instrumental masterclasses and workshops. International groups perform alongside the highly acclaimed Young Conservatorium ensembles and some of Queenslands finest school ensembles.