Young Conductors Masterclass

This Young Conductors Masterclass is designed for young musicians who are interested in conducting orchestral music and who wish to create an opportunity as an orchestral conductor.

The Masterclass includes:
- Participating the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra rehearsals for two school terms;
- Under the guidance of Dr Koo to conduct a piece of music.
- Conducting the piece of music in the concert at the end of term 2, or term 4.

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants must be:

- under 30 years of age.
- currently studying music at a tertiary institute in Sydney.

Will give priority to those with conducting experience.
Opportunity to be a conductor of the SCO Youth Symphony or Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra in future.

Fee: $1200 per term.

Application: Please submit ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

Or contact Dr Koo:
Ph: 0449 776 873
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Young Conductors Masterclass 2020

UP COMING CONCERTS

­For more information: Call our Orchestra Manager - Rosanne 0405 124 092

 

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SYDNEY CONTEMPORARY ORCHESTRA

An innovative orchestra for modern music of contemporary composers

Supported by The SCO Foundation, the orchestra hosts regular charity concerts to promote new music compositions by the contemporary composers from all around the world.

More information about the SCO   The SCO Foundation    Upcoming Concerts

 

 

JOIN THE SYS ORCHESTRAS

All revenues (membership fees, concert ticket sales, etc.) will go towards The SCO Foundation to be used to promote new music of contemporary composers.
 
Membership annual fee of  $700 (for 4 school terms) is asked of each member for the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO), and $600 for the Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra (SHJO).

The fee is calculated in 4 school term blocks for all members (e.g. if you join from term 2 of the year, your membership will be extended to next year term 1). 

Direct deposit:

Bank: Westpac
BSB: 032173
Account Number:  501117
A/C Name: The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc.
YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIPS

Please indicate your name and description.

  1. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  2. Payments must be completed before the first rehearsal.  

You are welcome to join us at any time.

  • Young musicians joining the SYS Orchestras will need to fill up your Online Membership Registration Form 
  • After submitting your Application Form you will also need to pay a $60 audition fee and send a short video recording of your performance as an audition to management@sys.org.au
  • You will be notified via membership payment instructions should your application be successful via email.
  • Successful members will have a website login account to access the Members Zone to download music parts. 
 
 
Fee can be paid by Direct deposit: 
  • Bank: Westpac
  • BSB: 032173
  • Account Number: 501117
  • A/C Name: The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc. 
  • - Youth Symphony Memberships

Please indicate your name and description.

 

 

PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

The Sydney Contemporary Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra
All orchestra members require a formal uniform for concert performances.

The Sydney Contemporary Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra members:

Girls:

Black formal dress
Black polished shoes

Boys:

White long sleeve collared shirt buttoned to the neck with black bowtie
Black formal suit
Black socks
Black polished shoes
The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra
The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra members:

Girls:

Dress (colorful, fresh, smart)
Matching socks and shoes

Boys:

White long sleeve collared shirt buttoned to the neck with black bowtie
Black formal suit
Black socks
Black polished shoes

 

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