Melbourne Orchestra

Ensemble Program
Rehearsals, Tutorials & Concerts
Enriching young lives through the power of music

Since 1967, Melbourne Youth Music has
been inspiring young people to reach their
potential through music, unleashing creativity
and empowering tomorrows 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 Australias 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.
Welcome to our 2014 Ensemble Program

ORCHESTRAL PROGRAM
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.
Melbourne Youth Orchestra

Star Wars
New Zealand Tour
Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra
CHRIS CLARK
Chief Executive Officer
We are proud of Melbournes reputation as

one of the worlds great cultural cities. With
the Department of Education and Early
Childhood Development, well continue our
partnership in 2014 that builds on a tradition
of music education excellence in Victoria.
From February to November, Victorias 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,
weve 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.
STRATEGIC PARTNER
PRESENTING PARTNER
EDUCATION PARTNER
EVENT PARTNER
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STRING PROGRAM
Chamber Strings
Youth Strings
Junior Strings
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BAND PROGRAM
Wind Symphony
John Antill Youth Band
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MYM AMPLIFIED
Clarinet Masterclass
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Virtuosity 29
SCHOLARSHIPS 31
HOW TO APPLY 32
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!
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Melbourne Youth Music
4 May, 2014
Star Wars
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 todays
professional musicians, Melbourne Youth
Orchestra is recognised as one of Australias
finest ensemble training programs. The
competitive entry process guarantees
youll work alongside aspiring musicians
selected from across Victoria in a program
that replicates a professional orchestral
environment.
Youll take part in unforgettable performances
in some of Melbournes 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:
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o study in-depth the most advanced
classical and contemporary orchestral
repertoire rarely performed by school or
community orchestras
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o play in a full-scale symphony orchestra
with the best young musicians in Victoria
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o challenge your musical ability, build
your reputation and expand your social
and professional network
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o be guided by high-profile guest
conductors who share musical
interpretations and support your
development
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o access our team of tutors drawn from
Victorias top professional orchestras and
tertiary institutions

Approximate standard:
AMEB Grade 8+ or equivalent
Approximate age range:
15 25
Rehearsals:
Saturday 1:30pm 5:00pm
Ensemble Proudly SupPorted by
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 youre
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
uel of the Fates
D
The Flag Parade
Ep II A
cross the Stars
Ep III Battle of the Heroes
Ep IV M
ain 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. Theres a whole range of
rewards in exchange for your support, including
VIP passes to our Mos Eisley space port at
interval where youll be entertained by the
Cantina Band.
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7 13 July, 2014
New Zealand Tour
Concert Two
Concert Four
COMMUNITY CONCERT
Sunday 22 June, 7:30pm
The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds
Triple Bill
Sunday 9 November, 2:30pm
Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank
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.
MARK SHIELL Guest Conductor
PAUL FITZSIMON Guest Conductor
VERDI Nabucco: Overture

RESPIGHI Pines of Rome
MOZART German Dances

STRAUSS, R Der Rosenkavalier, Op.59: Suite
HINDSON Rave-Elation
Concert Three
Concert Five
Members Choice
Sunday 7 September, 2:30pm
Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank
VISION AUSTRALIAS
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Wednesday 24 December, 8:00pm
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
MARCO VAN PAGEE Guest Conductor

JOHN FOREMAN Conductor
PROGRAM A
BARTK Four Orchestral Pieces, Op.12
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 in C minor
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PROGRAM B
STRAVINSKY Le baiser de la fe: Divertimento
PROKOFIEV Symphony No.7 in C# minor, Op.131

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performed by the orchestra:
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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.
Resurrection Symphony
Saturday 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.
Full details and tour itinerary will be released

early 2014.
TOUR PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra

Why you should join Percy
Grainger Youth Orchestra:
Do you want to join one of

Australias 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
Australias finest composers, Percy Grainger,
coming together with the personal blessing
of Ella Strm, Percy Graingers 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.
PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA

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Rehearsals:
Saturday 9:00am 12:30pm
MARK SHIELL
Conductor
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.
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o experience the energy of a full-sized
symphony orchestra, learn new repertoire
and practice towards shared goals
o develop rehearsal and ensemble skills
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that allow you to extend your playing
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o challenge yourself beyond your school or
community ensemble with regular sectionals
led by professional orchestral tutors
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o join the social atmosphere each Saturday,
meeting talented string, wind, brass and
percussion musicians from across Victoria
o perform complete orchestral works,
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alongside other talented musicians in
professional-standard concerts
CONCERT ONE
Sunday 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
MUSSORGSKY Night on a Bald Mountain
TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake: Suite, Op.20a
BORODIN Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances
CONCERT THREE
VIRTUOSITY
ROSSINI Thieving Magpie: Overture
FINALISTS from Virtuosity perform concertos
with Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra (see p.29)
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.
CONCERT FOUR
GRIEG Peer Gynt: Suite No.1, Op.46
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
DVOK Symphony No.9 From the New World
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Chamber Strings
Do you want to challenge yourself
and gain confidence as a musician?
Why you should join

Chamber Strings:
Chamber Strings is our most exclusive

ensemble, the pinnacle of our string
program, where youll 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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o receive specialised training from one of
Australias most experienced string teachers
and performers
CHAMBER STRINGS
AMEB Grade 5 6 or equivalent
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Rehearsals:
MARY JOHNSTON
DIRECTOR
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.
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o experience a small group focus that
allows members to receive personal support
and play at their best, surrounded by other
high standard musicians
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o be introduced to our team of tutors,
Melbournes finest professional string players
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o make the step from educationally-based
music, to the very best string ensemble
repertoire selected from around the world
CONCERT ONE
CONCERT TWO
COMMUNITY CONCERT
CONCERT THREE
CONCERT FOUR
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o learn the techniques behind professional
chamber music and orchestral playing
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.
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Youth Strings
Are you ready to fast-track your
music education?
Why you should join

Youth Strings:
Youth Strings is your next step as a

developing string player, where youll
build your confidence and fast-track your
education. As Victorias 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. Youll 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.
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o build your confidence as a musician,
measure your progress and be supported by
our team of specialist string tutors
YOUTH STRINGS
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Rehearsals:
HAMISH PATERSON
Conductor
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.
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o participate in the best learning
environment for advancing individual
playing, sight-reading and ensemble skills
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o 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
CONCERT ONE
CONCERT TWO
COMMUNITY CONCERT
CONCERT THREE
CONCERT FOUR
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o complement individual music lessons
with ensemble skills such as communication
and teamwork, concentration, critical
listening and rehearsal etiquette
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Junior Strings
Why you should join
Junior Strings:
Do you want to perform in

professionally-staged concerts
with new friends, in front of
proud parents?
Be introduced to Melbournes string
community, where friends gather each
Saturday morning to share their music.
Theres no other program like this in Australia,
youll 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.
Junior STRINGS
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KIERAN CASEY
Conductor
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.
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o learn from Melbournes most energetic
conductor, a highly-experienced AMEB
examiner, who knows how to get the best
out of each string player
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o complement your school and individual
music lessons in ensemble rehearsals with
students from across Victoria
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o 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 Victorias most
advanced program of family concerts
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o be rewarded for your practice and to
reach inspirational learning goals
CONCERT ONE
CONCERT TWO
COMMUNITY CONCERT
CONCERT THREE
SPECIAL PROJECT
ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Monday 22 September, 12:30pm
The Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne
CONCERT FOUR
Rehearsals:
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Wind Symphony
Why you should join
Wind Symphony:
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
members dedication and teamwork, the
support of Melbournes specialist band tutors,
inspirational repertoire, collaborative music
making and full sections, its not hard to
see why this award-winning ensemble has
achieved a reputation as the best youth band
in Victoria.
WIND SYMPHONY
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Rehearsals:
RICK PLUMMER
Conductor
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 Kevins 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.
o participate in an advanced ensemble

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that focuses on wind, brass and percussion
technique
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o discover the most demanding repertoire
not performed by school and community
bands
o play alongside other talented musicians
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in a large symphonic wind band with all
instruments represented
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o enjoy band repertoire with musicians
who look forward to rehearsals and want to
develop as an ensemble
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o be inspired by one of Australias leading
band conductors and experience a wide
range of performance and rehearsal activities
CONCERT ONE
CONCERT TWO
COMMUNITY CONCERT
SPECIAL PROJECT
ROYAL SOUTH STREET
Saturday 6 September, 7:30pm
Her Majestys Theatre, Ballarat
CONCERT Three
CONCERT FOUR
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Why you should join
John Antill Youth Band:
Want to know where many of

todays 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 todays 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
musicians confidence.
JEMIMA BUNN
Conductor
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.
JOHN ANTILL YOUTH BAND

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Rehearsals:
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.
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o work with one of Australias most
respected band conductors, and benefit
from our team of specialist wind, brass and
percussion tutors
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o discover more about your instrument and
to meet other young musicians from all over
Victoria
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o play lots of new music that encourages
creativity, expression, teamwork and extends
your instrumental technique
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o follow in the footsteps of todays
professionals, developing rehearsal and
ensemble skills that extend and progress
your playing
CONCERT ONE
CONCERT TWO
COMMUNITY CONCERT
CONCERT THREE
CONCERT FOUR
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o share great concert experiences and
enjoy music with friends outside of school
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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,
were using the electronic assistance of
amplification to get our music out to a wider
audience!
Throughout 2014, youll 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.
Virtuosity
DAVID GRIFFITHS
Clarinet
CLARINET MASTERCLASS
Saturday 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
its 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.
PROJECT PARTNERS
Take part in Australias first reality TV show

for classical instrumentalists recorded for
MYM Amplified! Be mentored by some of
Australias 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
countrys 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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2014 Scholarships
Flemington
Community BankBranch
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full details of all our scholarships and how

to apply are available on our website
www.mym.org.au
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How to Apply
Auditions
Auditions 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
O
ne solo work of the applicants choice
(unaccompanied)
Excerpts provided upon application
Technical work and sight-reading
appropriate to ensemble level
Youth Strings and
Two contrasting solo works of the
applicants choice (unaccompanied)
Junior Strings
O
ne solo work of the applicants choice
(unaccompanied)
Audition venue
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
2014
10 Jan
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.
First round offers made
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
Annual Membership Fees $730

$530 Initial Payment due Saturday 8
February (first rehearsal)
$200 F inal 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.
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
(Queens 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
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234 St Kilda Road, Southbank.
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Ensemble Program

Rehearsals, Tutorials & Concerts

Enriching young lives through the power of music

Welcome to our 2014 Ensemble Program

To date, more than 30,000 students have

Melbourne Youth Orchestra

We are proud of Melbournes reputation as

Also in 2014, we launch MYM Amplified,

Melbourne Youth Music

Melbourne Youth Orchestra

Want to add your name to the list

Why you should join

Melbourne Youth Orchestra

Ensemble Proudly SupPorted by

The 2014 Melbourne Youth Orchestra

We need your support to make this

Melbourne Youth Music

Melbourne Youth Orchestra

New Zealand Tour

Performing Mahler 2 is a once in a generation

MARK SHIELL Guest Conductor

PAUL FITZSIMON Guest Conductor

VERDI Nabucco: Overture

MOZART German Dances

MARCO VAN PAGEE Guest Conductor

The Resurrection Symphony has been selected

Full details and tour itinerary will be released

TOUR PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Melbourne Youth Music

Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra

Do you want to join one of

PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Mark Shiell has conducted concerts in

Melbourne Youth Music

Why you should join

Chamber Strings is our most exclusive

Mary Johnston is passionate about the art

Mary is now heavily involved with teaching

Ensemble Proudly SupPorted by

Melbourne Youth Music

Why you should join

Youth Strings is your next step as a

Hamish Paterson completed a Bachelor of

Ensemble Proudly SupPorted by

Melbourne Youth Music

Do you want to perform in

Kieran Casey has been conducting Junior

Ensemble Proudly SupPorted by

Melbourne Youth Music

Do you want to play in a band

Adelaide born conductor, trumpeter and

 o participate in an advanced ensemble

Ensemble Proudly SupPorted by

Melbourne Youth Music

John Antill Youth Band

Want to know where many of

Jemima Bunn holds a Bachelor of Education

JOHN ANTILL YOUTH BAND

Jemima has conducted ensembles for

Take part in Australias first reality TV show

These scholarships remember Melbourne

In recognition of the contribution young

WILFRED JONES SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 5 Scholarships will be awarded to

o participate in an advanced ensemble

1 Nov Notification of audition times