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
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
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PROGRAM B
STRAVINSKY Le baiser de la fée: Divertimento
PROKOFIEV Symphony No.7 in C# minor, Op.131
Vote on Facebook for your
favourite program to be
performed by the orchestra:
www.facebook.com/MelbYouthMusic
Melbourne Youth OrchestraMelbourne Youth Music
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
Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 6+ or equivalent
Approximate age range:
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
CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 7:30pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
MUSSORGSKY Night on a Bald Mountain
TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake: Suite, Op.20a
BORODIN Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances
CONCERT THREEVIRTUOSITY
Sunday 14 September, 7:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
ROSSINI Thieving Magpie: Overture
FINALISTS from Virtuosity perform concertos
with Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra (see p.29)
CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 7:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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
Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 5 – 6 or equivalent
Approximate age range:
14 – 18
Rehearsals:
Saturday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
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.
ENSEMBLE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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CONCERT ONESunday 30 March, 4:00pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 12:00pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
CONCERT THREESunday 14 September, 4:00pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 4:00pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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
Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 4 – 5 or equivalent
Approximate age range:
10 – 16
Rehearsals:
Saturday 9:30am – 12:30pm
Youth StringsMelbourne Youth Music
HAMISH PATERSON
CONDUCTOR
ENSEMBLE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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CONCERT ONESunday 30 March, 4:00pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 12:00pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
CONCERT THREESunday 14 September, 4:00pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 4:00pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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
Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 2 – 3 or equivalent
Approximate age range:
8 – 12
Rehearsals:
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm
KIERAN CASEY
CONDUCTOR
Junior StringsMelbourne Youth Music
ENSEMBLE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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CONCERT ONESunday 30 March, 12:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 12:00pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
CONCERT THREESunday 14 September, 12:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
SPECIAL PROJECTROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Monday 22 September, 12:30pm
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 12:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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
Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 5+ or equivalent
Approximate age range:
12 – 20
Rehearsals:
Saturday 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Wind SymphonyMelbourne Youth Music
RICK PLUMMER
CONDUCTOR
ENSEMBLE PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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CONCERT ONESunday 30 March, 7:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 4:00pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
SPECIAL PROJECTROYAL SOUTH STREET
Saturday 6 September, 7:30pm
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat
CONCERT THREESunday 14 September, 7:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 7:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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
Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 2 – 4 or equivalent
Approximate age range:
10 – 16
Rehearsals:
Saturday 9:30am – 12:00pm
John Antill Youth BandMelbourne Youth Music
JEMIMA BUNN
CONDUCTOR
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CONCERT ONESunday 30 March, 12:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT TWO COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 4:00pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
CONCERT THREESunday 14 September, 12:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
CONCERT FOURSunday 16 November, 12:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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
Sunday 14 September, 7:30pm
Deakin Edge, Federation Square
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.
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.
2014 Scholarships
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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)
Technical work and sight-reading
appropriate to ensemble level
Junior Strings
One solo work of the applicant’s choice
(unaccompanied)
Technical work and sight-reading
appropriate to ensemble level
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,
University of Melbourne
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,
University of Melbourne
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
03 9376 8988
PO Box 1368, Kensington VIC 3031
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