The Young Mannheim Symphonists youth orchestra program is a unique and exciting program designed to give students and emerging musicians the opportunity to discover for themselves the magic of approaching music with historical performance style. As the students are led through great musical masterpieces of the Classical and Romantic periods, and exposed to the knowledge and perception of experienced professional HIP (historically informed performance) musicians, they are inspired by how the music comes to life, and empowered to begin making informed musical decisions on their own.

For 2021, students can audition to be part of the Young Mannheim Symphonists National Winter Academy or to attend one of the three state based Young Mannheim Symphonists Intensives. Click on the links below for more information.

Students are welcome to apply for both a state Intensive and the National Winter Academy and students from Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern and Australian Capital Territories are welcome to audition for a state Intensive of their choice as well as the National Winter Academy.

For more information please click on the above links.

To discover what the Young Mannheim Symphonists have been up to over the past few years, please explore the Young Mannheim Symphonists 2017-2020 page.

Young Mannheim Symphonists at Celebrating Richard Gill
5 November 2018 | City Recital Hall

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra is a registered COVID-19 Safe Organisation, is committed to maintaining a safe environment, and will continue to apply Public Health Orders in all relevant states and territories as they relate to ticketing and seating arrangements for public events. Please check back for the latest updates on eventual COVID-19 restrictions.

“I can not recommend the Young Mannheim Symphonists program more highly for those young musicians who are looking for the "what next?" in their musical journeys. Working with some of the world's best performers and educators in Historically Informed Performance on some of the greatest repertoire ever written is an opportunity no serious musician should miss out on!”

- James Pensini
Head of Orchestral Training and Senior Conductor, Sydney Youth Orchestras