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Symphonic Training Program
Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (AMEB grade 2 - 5 or equivalent)
- First violin (at least grade 5)
- Second violin (at least grade 4)
- Viola, Cello, and Double bass (at least grade 3)
- Winds and brass (at least grade 2)
- Percussion (at least grade 2)
- Paino (at least grade 6)
- First violin - (at least grade 8)
- Second violin (at least grade 7)
- Viola, Cello, and Double bass (at least grade 6)
- Winds and brass (at least grade 5)
- Percussion (at least grade 4)
- Piano (at least CMus)
HOW TO JOIN
- Submit the Application From
- Send a short video recording for the audition and pay the audition fee of $60
- You should be notified to pay your annual membership fee if the audition is successful.
- After the payment of the membership fee, you will have a website login account to download music parts for rehearsals.
- You can join us any time during the year.
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YOUNG VIRTUOSOS 2021
Designed for exhibition of young musicians' virtuosity, this program encourages young musicians performing solo pieces accompanied by the orchestra.
It provides an unique opportunity for young musicians to have their first attempt as a soloist accompanied by an orchestra in front of a live audience. Learning the procedure and etiquette involved in such a performance will bring to a young musician an unforgettable and empowering experience. This valuable and unique experience will elevate their performance qualities and their love and passion for music.
All young musicians who play any of orchestral instruments are welcome to join this program by joining any of the two of our orchestras.
For more information joining this program you will need to submit an application form:
http://www.orchestras.sys.org.au/index.php/join-us
Or contact our Orchestra Manager - Rebecca Caffyn at 0424 151 452
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- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Double Bass
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- French Horn
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Percussion
- Piano
- Harp.
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The Hills Young Musicians Contest 2023
Presented by
Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra
The Hills Young Musicians Contest 2023 is designed to foster the development of young local musicians by exposing a healthy competitive environment and allowing learning the general etiquette in music competitions and receive constructive comments from professional musicians judges. It will encourage young musicians' initiative of learning, practice, and participate in music activities and enhance capabilities in school bands or youth orchestras performances.
The contest is divided into three age groups:
- A: 10 years of age and under,
- B: 11 to 14 years of age
- C: 15 to 18 years of age
- Stage 1:
Submit a video recording of your performance (A solo piece for any of the following orchestral instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion instruments, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, with or without piano accompaniment.)
With information of
- Title of the piece
- Composer's full name
- Duration of the piece
Duration: - A:10 years of age and under - any length of time within 3 minutes ca.
- B: 11 to 14 years of age - any length of time within 6 minutes ca.
- C: 15 to 18 years of age - any length of time within 12 minutes ca.
- Stage 2:
Finals of each group will perform a piece in the Finals Concert*** at the TLC Theatre Baulkham Hills High School on Friday 8 September. Pieces were written for solo instruments with or without piano accompaniment. Contestants will need to bring their own accompanists if wish to perform with the accompaniment.
All participants in the Finales Concert will receive comment sheets from the judicators.
Three winners of each group, 1st prize, 2nd prize, and 3rd prize, will be announced at the end of the concert and receive a trophy** and The Hills Young Musicians Contest 2023 certificates.
- Contestants must be currently living in the Hills District* OR a member of the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra - YOUTH SYMPHONY - (Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra, Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra)
- Complete an online application with your video recording and pay a non-refundable entrance fee of $40 by 1 August 2023.
Judicators:
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Beata Stanowska (Concertmaster of the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra)
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Samantha Mailer (Flautist) (Principal flute of the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra)
- Karen Cordez (Cellist) (Principal cello of the Sydney Contemporary Orchestra)
**Sponsored by the Castle Trophies:
*** To be admitted to the TLC Theatre for the Finals Concert:
All audience, guests, and parents must pre-purchase tickets.
All contestants and accompanists have to request Passes. (Please designate the name when requesting the Pass).
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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
