AYO 2016 Programs and Application Guide

2016 PROGRAMS & APPLICATION GUIDE

EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MUSICALKNOWLEDGE AND IMAGINATION, A LOVE

OF MUSIC AND A DEDICATION TO THEHIGHEST STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

WELCOMEThe Australian Youth Orchestra is one of the world’s most prestigious and innovative training organisations for young pre-professional musicians. Our training pathway has been created

to nurture the musical development of Australia’s finest young instrumentalists across metropolitan and regional Australia: from the emerging, gifted, school-aged student, to those

on the verge of a professional career. AYO presents tailored training and performance programs each year for aspiring musicians, composers, recording engineers, orchestra

managers and music journalists aged 12 to 30 years.

AYO occupies a special place in the musical culture of Australia, where one generation of brilliant musicians inspires the next, where aspiring musicians get a taste of life as

professional musicians, and where like-minded individuals from all over the country gather for intense periods to learn from each other, study and perform.

On the world stage, AYO is a cultural ambassador for Australia undertaking no fewer than 21 international tours across Europe, Asia and America; performing in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls and festivals, and working with some of the world’s leading conductors and soloists including Sir Charles Mackerras, Christoph Eschenbach, Sir Mark Elder, Simone Young, soprano Lisa Gasteen, and violinists Joshua Bell and Ray Chen. In 2016, the orchestra will embark on its 22nd tour, joined by Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck and pianist Hélène Grimaud with performances in Europe, China and Australia.

Today, more than 65% of musicians working in Australian orchestras are AYO alumni and countless AYO alumni are members of the finest professional orchestras worldwide.

DISCOVER THEAYO TRAINING

AND PERFORMANCEPATHWAY

AYO PATHWAY

AYO YOUNG SYMPHONISTS

Meet like-minded musicians aged 12-17 yearsExperience orchestral and chamber music making

Find support and guidance from Australia’s finest musicians

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AYO NATIONALMUSIC CAMP

Immerse yourself in exhilarating repertoire and performancesDiscover full orchestral and chamber ensemble experiences

Benefit from expert tuition Non-instrumental programs include

Orchestral Management, Composition, Sound Production and Words

About Music

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AYO ORCHESTRALCAREER DEVELOPMENT

Gain unique access to life in a professional orchestra

Find a highly effective stepping stone to a professional career

Benefit from partnerships with leading Australian orchestras

AYO CHAMBERPLAYERS

Study chamber music at an advanced level

Perform with inspiring chamber musicians

Focus on ensemble learning

APPLICATIONINFORMATION

Key dates 24

How to apply 25

Audition and interview requirements and dates 26

Financial assistance and scholarships 28

AUSTRALIANYOUTH ORCHESTRA

Join the internationally renowned Australian Youth Orchestra

Be part of the 22nd international tour

Explore thrilling repertoire led by world-class conductors in prestigious venues

Take pride in this acknowledgment of excellence

Roger Benedict MUSIC DIRECTOR

Roger Benedict has held the position of Principal Viola with both the Sydney Symphony and London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, and appears frequently as viola soloist. In addition to regular conducting engagements with the Sydney Symphony, he has also collaborated with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, the UK’s National Youth Orchestra and Southbank Sinfonia (London). A devoted orchestral trainer, Roger is Artistic Director of the Sydney Symphony Fellowship Program, and has coached the European Union Youth Orchestra and conducted orchestras at the Sydney Conservatorium and the Australian National Academy of Music.

When 9-17 April 2016

Where Sydney, NSW

Cost $780 Participants must cover their own transport and instrument freight costs to and from Sydney. All meals and accommodation will be provided.

Eligibility 12-17 years, inclusive as at 1 January 2016

Minimum standard AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent

Open to all orchestral instruments including harp but excluding keyboard

Apply online at ayo.com.au

AYOYOUNG SYMPHONISTS

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This program is a great starting pointinto a world of opportunity in orchestralmusic. You’ll join the best young musiciansfrom around Australia to experience themagic of playing together and taking yourmusical skills to a whole new level.

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AYO NATIONAL

MUSICCAMP

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ORCHESTRAL PROGRAM

Artists-in-residenceNew in 2016, our artists-in-residence will broaden the range of repertoire, performance practice and career experience you will have access to at AYO National Music Camp. These two brilliant and inspirational performers have carved out successful careers as soloists, teachers, chamber musicians and recording artists.

The program encompasses all aspects of the preparation and rehearsal of full-scale symphonic or chamber orchestra repertoire. You will perform in one of the two full symphony orchestras or the string chamber orchestra. The culminating concerts are sure to bring the house down, and the buzz of it will stay with you forever.

Genevieve Lacey RECORDERS

Genevieve Lacey is a multiple award winning recorder virtuoso, serial collaborator and artistic director (Four Winds Festival) who holds academic and performance degrees (including a doctorate) in music and english literature from universities in Melbourne, Switzerland and Denmark. Passionate about contemporary music, she creates possibilities and contexts for new music, people and ideas.

Genevieve has a substantial recording catalogue and a high-profile career as soloist with orchestras and ensembles around the world, performing music spanning ten centuries, with artists as diverse as Danish pipe and tabor player Poul Høxbro, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Paul Kelly (Conversations with Ghosts), London filmmaker Marc Silver (en masse), big hART(Namatjira) and Black Arm Band/Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (ngangwurra means heart).

James Crabb CLASSICAL ACCORDION

Scottish born classical accordionist James Crabb’s repertoire ranges from original contemporary works to transcriptions from Baroque to the 21st Century. A recognised authority on the music of Astor Piazzolla, James has collaborated with the original members of Piazzolla’s quintet and recorded with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and with Richard Tognetti and the Tango Jam quintet.

Recent highlights include conducting and performing Piazzolla’s Maria de Buenos Aires (Victorian Opera), Stravinsky’s Petrouchka (Tero Saarinen Dance Company), Gubaidulina’s 7 Words (BBC Symphony), Sally Beamish’s concerto for accordion The Singing (BBC Proms) and recording with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, an ACO Victorian tour, Swedish Chamber Orchestra and Brett Dean in a new accordion/viola work, Opera Queensland’s Abandon, (arr. Handel), and a China tour with Black Arm Band.

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Monica Curro CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR

Violinist Monica Curro is currently in her 18th year as Assistant Principal 2nd Violin of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and was previously a core member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for 5 years. She graduated with a BMus from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 1987 and completed a Masters Degree at Michigan State University in 1991, studying with Walter Verdehr. She has also played with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

In 2009 Monica was invited as the only Australian to play in the World Orchestra for Peace conducted by Valery Gergiev for concerts in Poland and Sweden. She joined them in 2010 for concerts in London and Salzburg, in Abu Dhabi for 2011, in New York and Chicago for 2012, and in London for 2014.

She is a founding member of contemporary chamber ensemble PLEXUS which has commissioned over 70 composers and premiered 22 new works in 2014.

Conductors

When 3-17 January 2016

Where Canberra, ACT

Cost $990 Participants must cover their own transport and instrument freight costs to and from Canberra. All meals and accommodation will be provided.

Eligibility 14-22 years inclusive, as at 1 January 2016


Open to all orchestral instruments, including keyboard and harp

Erik Nielsen CONDUCTOR

Iowa native Erik Nielsen studied conducting at the Curtis Institute of Music and received his bachelor’s degree as a double-major in oboe and harp at The Juilliard School. He joined the Frankfurt Opera in 2002, where he was Kapellmeister from 2008 until 2012. He will take up the positions of Chief Conductor of Bilbao Symphony Orchestra in September 2015 and Music Director of the Theater Basel with effect from the 2016/17 season.

Recent and future engagements include London, New York, Vienna, Paris, Dresden, Zurich, Budapest, and the Bregenz Festival in a wide repertoire ranging from Handel to Henze.

Brad Cohen CONDUCTOR Brad Cohen is recognised as a leading interpreter of the bel canto repertoire, conducting the operas of Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini internationally and on disc. Brad works extensively with contemporary operatic composers and pursues an active symphonic conducting career, having conducted orchestras including MSO, WASO, London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Stuttgarter Philharmoniker, Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Brad is Artistic Director of West Australian Opera, where in 2015 he conducts Faust. In 2015 he returns to Opera Holland Park for Flight.

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WORDS ABOUT MUSICThe Words About Music program is a hothouse of writing, talking and thinking about music. You’ll work online, as well as through radio and print mediums – getting your passion for music out there with precisely the right words.

Tutor Alastair McKean


Where Canberra, ACT

Cost $990 Participants must cover their own transport costs to and from Canberra. All meals and accommodation will be provided.


Previous participants of the program are ineligible to apply

COMPOSITIONFor young composers, there can be few experiences more powerful than the engagement with the talents gathered at AYO National Music Camp. With its emphasis on practical performance outcomes, this program provides a fantastic opportunity for the aspiring composer.

Tutor Elliott Gyger


Where Canberra, ACT




ORCHESTRAL MANAGEMENT No other course offers the kind of intense practical experience in aspects of orchestral operations that this program provides. The knowledge and experience you gain will equip you with a secure foundation for a successful career in orchestral management.

Tutor David Harrod


Where Canberra, ACT



Previous Arts Administration participants are ineligible to apply

AYO National Music Camp

SOUND PRODUCTIONThis unique program looks at music production as well as interview technique and editing associated with broadcasts. The participants record all AYO National Music Camp concerts and work closely with the ABC for the concert broadcasts.

Tutor Andrew Dixon


Where Canberra, ACT




To apply for all AYO National Music Camp Programs go to ayo.com.au

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AYO NATIONAL

MUSICCAMP

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Acceptance into the Australian YouthOrchestra is an acknowledgement ofexcellence in orchestral performance.Join Australia’s finest young musiciansand indulge in an opportunity to furtheryour skills, knowledge, and expertisewith leading tutors and conductors.

AUSTRALIANYOUTH ORCHESTRA

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EVERY THREE YEARS

TRAVEL THE WORLD

TWO WEEK EUROPEAN RESIDENCY

BEIJING & SHANGHAI

MANFRED HONECKHÉLÈNE GRIMAUD

conductor

ALEXANDRE BLOCH

one of the most sought after opportunities for young aspiring musicians is to

as cultural ambassadors with the Australian Youth Orchestra.In 2016, for the first time, members of the Australian Youth Orchestra will be immersed in the rich experience of a

followed by performances in two of the world’s newest concert halls in

before finally sharing the success of the Orchestra’s overseas achievements with audiences back home in Australia. Members of the Orchestra will be joined by two leading guest artists,

They will also work closely with a prestigious team of mentors from leading European orchestras. In the lead up to this unique touring experience, the Orchestra’s February season sees the return of exciting young French conductor,

Australian Youth Orchestra

and pianist

to lead what promises to be an unforgettable performance of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.

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TWO WEEK EUROPEAN RESIDENCY

Alexandre Bloch CONDUCTOR

Admired for his enthusiasm and energy, Alexandre Bloch was recently appointed Principal Guest Conductor of Düsseldorf Symphoniker. The French Conductor came to international attention as winner of Donatella Flick’s LSO Conducting Competition in October 2012. In the 14/15 season Alexandre Bloch made a number of debuts including Seoul Philharmonic, Düsseldorf Symphony and Norwegian Radio. Following highly successful debuts across the 13/14 season he returned to Royal Northern Sinfonia, BBCNOW, Ulster Orchestra, Manchester Camerata, Poznan Philharmonic, Musikollegium Winterthur and NWD Philharmonie. Forthcoming plans include returns to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

Repertoire Includes PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet

When 1-15 February 2016

Where Brisbane, QLD

Cost $1,135 AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with this program.

Manfred Honeck CONDUCTOR Manfred Honeck, Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2008, received his musical education in his native Austria. Several years as member of the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera have given his conducting a distinctive stamp. He began his career as assistant of Claudio Abbado in Vienna. After early posts in Zurich, Oslo and Leipzig he became Music Director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and, subsequently, the Staatsoper Stuttgart. Much acclaimed for his successful work in Pittsburgh, he is also in high demand as guest conductor and has conducted the leading orchestras around the globe.

Hélène Grimaud PIANO

Hélène Grimaud is undoubtedly a multi-faceted artist. Her deep dedication to her musical career, both in performances and recordings, is reflected and reciprocally amplified by the scope and depth of her environmental and literary pursuits. Throughout this season, orchestral engagements include her return to the Berlin Philharmonic with Valery Gergiev, Orchestre national de Lyon with Leonard Slatkin and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Grimaud is also an ardent and committed chamber musician who performs frequently at the most prestigious festivals and cultural events with a wide range of musical collaborators.

Repertoire Includes RAVEL Piano Concerto in G MAHLER Symphony No.1

When 4 July-9 August 2016

Where Europe, China, Australia

Cost $4,250 AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with this program.

AYO INTERNATIONAL TOUR

AYO FEBRUARY SEASON

Eligibility 25 years or under, as at 1 January 2016


February Season: Open to all orchestral instruments including harp and keyboard

International Tour: Open to all orchestral instruments including harp but excluding keyboard

Participants must be available for both seasons


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AYO CHAMBERPLAYERSOne of the peak programs forplayers seriously engaged inchamber music. AYO ChamberPlayers offers the opportunityto learn from and work withsome of the world’s greatestchamber musicians.

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PLEXUSPLEXUS features three of Australia’s most vibrant and versatile musicians, Monica Curro (violin), Philip Arkinstall (clarinet), and Stefan Cassomenos (piano).

The name PLEXUS reflects this ensemble’s devotion to supporting and engaging an ever-growing network of exceptional artists across a variety of disciplines.

PLEXUS is dedicated to the commissioning and presentation of new music and collaborations. Since launching in 2014, PLEXUS has commissioned over 70 composers, including 22 world premieres in 2014, and 23 world premieres in 2015, at venues including the Melbourne Recital Centre and Federation Square.

The Goldner String QuartetThe Goldner String Quartet has widespread and long-standing recognition for excellence, as not only Australia’s pre-eminent string quartet but as an ensemble of international significance. All members have occupied principal positions in organisations such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Since its London debut at Wigmore Hall in 1997 the Goldner String Quartet has regularly returned to London and major festivals in the UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. In 2001 the Quartet made its American debut. Closer to home, the Goldner String Quartet has performed in China, Korea, Singapore and Brunei and has undertaken several extensive tours of New Zealand.

The Goldners are strongly committed to teaching the next generation of string quartets.

When 25 September-3 October 2016

Where Hobart, TAS

Cost $875 per person AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with this program.


Minimum standard AMEB AMusA or equivalent.

Open to individual violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano players, as well as established string quartets, wind quintets and piano trios


ENSEMBLES-IN-RESIDENCE

In 2016, AYO Chamber Players will be directed by two outstanding Australian ensembles, the Goldner String Quartet and PLEXUS. Together these ensembles offer a vast range of experience and repertoire for aspiring chamber musicians to draw upon.

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AYOORCHESTRAL

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The AYO Orchestral Career Development programs provide you with a critical link and an effective stepping stone into a professional music

career. In these specialised programs, you work closely with professional musicians and gain insights and career preparation that you can only get

from being in a professional orchestral environment.

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AYO ORCHESTRAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT

MSO STRING FELLOWSHIPSIn two stages, the MSO String Fellowships begin with an intensive week of one-on-one coaching from your Melbourne Symphony Orchestra mentor, including concerto and excerpt workshops and professional development sessions, culminating in an audition for casual engagement with the MSO. Following a successful casual audition selected Fellows will be invited to participate in stage two, being engaged by the MSO for up to three weeks work as a casual musician.

When 23-31 May 2016

Where Melbourne, VIC

Cost $420 AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with this program.


Limited places are available for violin, viola, cello and double bass players


AYO & TSO IN CONCERTThis annual concert project has become a season highlight in Hobart seeing AYO musicians join with the full Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra to perform exciting works for a large scale orchestra.

Conductor Johannes Fritzsch

Repertoire Includes HOLST The Planets

When 11-16 October 2016

Where Hobart, TAS

Cost $495 AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with this program.


Limited places will be offered across a range of orchestral instruments

TSO WIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION FELLOWSHIPSIn 2016, for the first week of the fellowship you will join other AYO musicians for the special performance project, AYO & TSO in Concert. Following this you will receive expert coaching from a Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra musician and will be guided through the preparation for an audition before undertaking a casual audition for TSO.

When 17-24 October 2016

Where Hobart, TAS

Cost $700 (includes AYO & TSO in Concert) AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with this program.


Limited places are available for wind, horn, trumpet, trombone and percussion players


To apply for all AYO Orchestral Career Development programs go to ayo.com.au

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25 May 2015 Applications open Orchestral excerpts and portfolio requirements available

12 June 2015 Closing date for 2016 applications

29 June 2015 Audition and interview dates and times emailed to applicants

7 August 2015 Closing date for receipt of all recorded auditions and portfolios for Orchestral Management, Words About Music, Sound Production and Composition programs

3 August to 7 September 2015 Live audition period

6 October 2015 Audition results emailed to applicants First round offers released Applications for financial assistance and scholarships open

16 October 2015 First round offers acceptance period closes

2 November 2015 Second round offers released

13 November 2015 Second round offers acceptance period closes

16 November 2015 Further offers released

20 November 2015 Applications for financial assistance and scholarships close

KEY DATES

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How to apply

Choose your program(s) AYO recommends that you apply for all programs that you are eligible and available for. Applicants are required to:

/ Meet the eligibility criteria as specified for each program / Make themselves available for the full period listed for each program / Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia

Decide which instrument(s) You may audition on more than one instrument. The following instruments are eligible: flute, piccolo, oboe, cor anglais, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, tuba, percussion, timpani, harp*, piano*, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Wind instrument applicants are encouraged to audition on their respective doubling instruments, e.g. piccolo, cor anglais, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabassoon. AYO may be able to assist you in sourcing these instruments for the purpose of the audition.

*please note there will be no live auditions for harp, piano or existing chamber ensembles.

Apply online Apply online at ayo.com.au Applications for 2016 are open 25 May to 12 June 2015.

A non-refundable application fee of $85 is charged to each applicant to cover administration and processing costs.

Only one application fee is required, regardless of how many programs you wish to apply for or how many instruments you apply on.

Attend an audition and/or interviewAll applicants are offered an audition and/or interview. Upon completion of the online application and payment process orchestral excerpts and portfolio requirements will be available to you.

Instrumental applicants must be available to attend an audition in the city of your choice.

Audition and interview requirements and dates are on pages 26 and 27, and can also be found online at ayo.com.au

Receive an offerAudition and interview results will be emailed to applicants and first round offers released on 6 October 2015. Program FeesFull payment of your fee(s) are required upon confirmation of acceptance of each program following a successful audition and/or interview and program offer. Withdrawal from any program after your acceptance, for any reason other than certified medical grounds, may result in the forfeit of fees at the rate of $50 per calendar month from 30 November 2015 for withdrawal from AYO National Music Camp or 31 December 2015 for all other programs. If withdrawal occurs less than four weeks prior to a program commencing then the full fee may be forfeited. Payment Plan

AYO is able to assist you with paying your fees by setting up a payment plan. Full details will be sent out with program offers following a successful audition.

Apply for financial assistance and scholarshipsSuccessful applicants can apply for financial assistance and scholarships from 6 October to 20 November 2015. See page 28 for further details.

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Audition and interview requirements

Live auditions for instrumental programs

All instrumentalists are required to attend a live audition in order to be eligible for 2016 AYO programs, with the exception of piano and harp applicants.

Applicants are required to prepare and perform a set of AYO orchestral excerpts. These excerpts will be available for download from the AYO website upon completion of the application and payment process. The sooner you apply, the sooner you will receive your excerpts.

In addition, all applicants (except percussion and timpani) are required to perform a short piece of your own choice, without an accompanist. It is recommended that applicants choose a work, or section of a work, which addresses the following points:

/ Clearly demonstrates the applicant’s technical proficiency

/ Emphasises the applicant’s musicianship

/ Perform contrasting musical material

/ No more than 5 minutes in length

Applicants are not required to perform complete works, a carefully selected passage of a longer piece is acceptable. Due to time constraints, the audition panel may elect to hear only part of the applicant’s piece. Applicants are strongly advised to check the selection of their piece with their teacher.

AYO will make an audio-visual recording of all live auditions for archival purposes.

Recorded Auditions

Three categories of applicants are eligible to submit recorded auditions:

/ All piano and harp applicants must submit an audio-visual recorded audition

/ String quartets, wind quintets and piano trios applying for AYO Chamber Players must submit an audio-visual recording of a recent performance, or a recording made specifically for the 2016 AYO audition process

/ Applicants from regional areas, or those who are unable to audition on their scheduled day for certified medical reasons, may submit an audio-visual recorded audition

If you are unable to audition on your instrument’s scheduled day please contact AYO as soon as possible to confirm details for submitting a recorded audition. Approval to submit a recorded audition is at the discretion of AYO.

Details on how to prepare and submit your recording will be available for download from the AYO website upon completion of the application and payment process. It is essential that the recording of your own choice piece is unaccompanied and specifically recorded for the 2016 AYO audition process.

Applicants are advised to seek advice on how best to make an effective and successful recording. It is in your best interests to provide the high quality recording possible to ensure you are accurately assessed.

The final date for receipt of all recorded auditions is Friday 7 August 2015. Materials received after this date will not be eligible for consideration.

Non-Instrumental Programs

Applicants for Orchestral Management, Words About Music, Sound Production and Composition programs at AYO National Music Camp are required to submit a portfolio, including CV, written materials and scores etc.

Full details of requirements will be available for download from the AYO website on receipt of your completed online application and payment.

The final date for receipt of written applications and portfolios is Friday 7 August 2015.

Interviews for Orchestral Management, Words About Music and Sound Production will take place in September 2015.

Live audition dates

String auditionsAdelaide 22 AugustArmidale 26 AugustBrisbane 3-6 September Canberra 23 August Darwin 2 September Hobart 13 AugustMelbourne 7-10 AugustOrange 22 August Perth 29-30 AugustSydney 14, 15, 18-20 AugustTownsville 27 August

Wind and brass auditionsAdelaide 25 AugustArmidale 3 September Brisbane 16-18 AugustCanberra 7 AugustDarwin 20 AugustHobart 26 AugustMelbourne 28-30 AugustOrange 2 SeptemberPerth 23 AugustSydney 3-5, 8-9 August Townsville 19 August

Percussion and timpani auditionsAdelaide 5 AugustBrisbane 7 AugustCanberra 9 AugustMelbourne 30 AugustPerth 23 AugustSydney 15 August

All applicants please note: Australian Youth Orchestra’s live auditions for 2016 programs will be held by an independent panel of music professionals. All decisions of the audition and interview panels are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Financial assistance and scholarships

Financial assistance supporters Financial assistance is made possible through the support of the following individuals and organisations:

Accenture AustraliaAustralian Government – Ministry for the ArtsKaren AlexanderRuth Alexander Memorial ScholarshipThe Bowness Family FoundationThe Cybec FoundationDorothy Fraser Scholarship FundElisabeth GarranJohn and Irene GarranIan and Cass GeorgeLouise Gourlay OAMPeter and Faye GrantDavid Greatorex AO and Deirdre GreatorexKenneth Hunt Memorial FundHenry Jacono Memorial FundChristopher JohnKlavier Music Association Inc.Klein Family FoundationProfessor Kwong Lee Dow AOErnest Llewelyn AwardThe Lydia Morberger Piano TrustSimon and Leonie MarksAlan McCormack and Elizabeth BrandThe McCusker Charitable FoundationDr George Michell AMMike Mulvihill National Music Camp TrustGerard PataccaRosemary and Gwenneth PryorThe Standish Roberts Trumpet ScholarshipFe Ross in memory of Deborah LanderPeter Seymour Memorial FundDr Robyn SmilesFriends of the Tasmanian Symphony OrchestraMary Vallentine AOPeter Weiss AOMichael and Mary Whelan Trust Scholarshipand anonymous donors.

The AYO has a generous financial assistance program which offers financial assistance and scholarships to help participants offset registration fees and travel costs associated with attending AYO programs.

All applications for financial assistance are means-tested. Full details of how to apply for financial assistance will be emailed with offers following a successful audition.

In addition, AYO is pleased to offer the following scholarship opportunities.

Accenture Scholarship

The Australian Youth Orchestra’s Principal Sponsor, Accenture, offers a $10,000 cash scholarship to an outstanding musician selected for the Australian Youth Orchestra. This scholarship will provide financial support for the recipient to participate in AYO’s programs in 2016 and to pursue further study, travel, or instrument acquisition. The scholarship is awarded through a competitive application process that includes a recorded audition together with a written case for support.

The Ernest V. Llewellyn Memorial Fund Annual Awards for string players

Following Ernest V. Llewellyn’s death in 1982 this Fund was established by a group of his friends and colleagues to honour his life and work, and has as its principal objective the advancement of string playing in Australia. Annual awards provide support for young string players wishing to undertake advanced studies, or to attend master classes, workshops or seminars such as AYO programs, in Australia and overseas. You do not need to be an applicant or participant in AYO programs to apply.

The Richard Pollett Memorial Award

Richard Pollett, a former violinist of the Australian Youth Orchestra, died tragically in a road accident on 27 September 2011. He was 25. The Richard Pollett Memorial Award has been established by Richard’s family and close friends in association with the Australian Youth Orchestra to honour his memory. Discretionary awards will be made annually to provide support and encouragement to young violinists who display outstanding personal and musical attributes.

Full details of the application process, audition requirements and scholarship guidelines are available at ayo.com.au

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Australian Youth Orchestra

FOUNDERSProfessor John Bishop OBERuth D Alexander

PATRONEmeritus Professor Di Yerbury AO

BOARD OF DIRECTORSMary Vallentine AO, ChairPeter Grant, Deputy ChairRon Ogden, Treasurer/Company SecretaryKellie BendaDr Graeme L Blackman OAMMonica Curro Marcus ElsumErin FlahertyLuke Nestorowicz Shefali PryorClare PullarFrank Zipfinger

FOUNDATION MEMBERSRon Maslyn Williams

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSLeonard Amadio AOMargaret GreeneDonald Hazelwood AO OBEJ. Leonard PorterMaureen WhiteGraham Wood OAM

ARTISTIC ADVISORY COMMITTEEShefali Pryor, ChairKeith Crellin OAMMonica Curro Elizabeth Koch OAMSiobhan LenihanTim MatthiesMarshall McGuireMichele Walsh

MANAGEMENTColin Cornish, Chief Executive Officer Jacinta Ewers, Artistic Administrator Kate O’Beirne, Business Manager

Rossy Yang, Financial Accountant Lucy Ericson, Director of OperationsMichelle Zarb, Operations & Music Coordinator Qian Ying Ong, Operations Assistant Candice Wise, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsStephanie Southcombe, Marketing Coordinator Linda Przhedetsky, Communications Manager Christina Chiam, Director of DevelopmentGeorgina Luck, Philanthropy & Alumni ManagerKatharine Rogers, Patrons Program ManagerElizabeth Cooney, Development CoordinatorPatrick Brislan, Volunteer Development Coordinator

AYO COUNCILMr Leonard Amadio AOMr Vladimir AshkenazyMs Lin Bender AMMr Patrick BrislanMr Andrew BrookesMr Timothy CalninMs Annabelle ChaplainAssociate Professor Carl Crossin OAMMs Diana DohertyMr Michael ElwoodMr Anthony FoggMs Nancy FoxMs Jenny GarberMrs Cass GeorgeMr Richard Gill OAMProfessor Malcolm GilliesMs Virginia GordonMrs Deirdre GreatorexMrs Christina GreenMr Trevor Green

Mr Tony GrybowskiMr Donald Hazelwood AO OBEMs Virginia Henderson AMMr Lawrence JacksDaniele KempMr Arthur KoumoukelisAssociate Professor Geoffrey Lancaster AMMr Janis LaursMr William Lyne CBE, AMThe Hon Jane Mathews AOMr Donald McDonald ACMr Marshall McGuireSir Jonathan MillsDr Richard Mills AMMr Dene OldingAssociate Professor Patricia PollettMs Helena RathboneMr Simon RogersMr Clive ScottProfessor Margaret Seares AOMr Yosi TalMs Pamela ThorntonMr Sheldon TrainorMs Michele WalshMr Peter WatersMr John Williams AO OBEMr Ray Wilson OAMProfessor Bruce Wolfe Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury AO

CONTACT DETAILSSydneySuite 401, Level 4 40 Gloucester Street The Rocks NSW 2000MelbourneLevel 2, Building 3 658 Church Street Cremorne VIC 3121Toll Free 1300 668 500Email [email protected] ayo.com.au

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AYO supporters

Chair of the AYO, Mary Vallentine AO, Board of Directors, staff and participants would like to thank everyone who supports Australia’s national youth orchestra.

AYO is supported by the Australian Government

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“The AYO players are simply thebest of the best. They show howbeing a musician means you listento others, how you are part ofsomething greater than yourself.”Emma Ayres, ABC Classic FM

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