Melbourne Youth Orchestras

Brett Kelly​ joins Summer School to share with participants his wealth of knowledge and approach to technique, score preparation, rehearsal and performance. Don’t miss out on a week of intensive training with this highly respected conductor.
Participants will develop their knowledge and skills in score preparation and study, rehearsal technique, participate and perform in the Chamber Orchestra,and have podium time with the ensemble. There will also be opportunities for orchestral, band and...

Whether considering a career in arts administration or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this program will provide a broad understanding of the industry.
Participants will be mentored through the week by their ensemble coordinator, taking on various administrative and ensemble duties. The week will conclude with diverse experiences offered in concert production across front and back of house. Each day...

The Summer School Philharmonic Orchestra will bring together 70 of the best young musicians from across Victoria to share a week of musical experiences and explore a wide-range of orchestral repertoire.
Conductor Malcolm Yuen will guide the orchestra on a journey of discovery, with challenging repertoire and new rehearsal and ensemble techniques. Participants will play alongside musicians of a similar standard, undertake full and sectional rehearsals...

The Summer School Symphony Orchestra will challenge advanced musicians with a program of exciting classical, romantic and contemporary repertoire.
Participants will perform in a full-sized orchestra alongside some of the best young musicians in Victoria, and undergo an intensive program of sectional rehearsals led by the finest professional tutors drawn from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra...