We are thrilled to present the Young Mannheim Symphonists for the third time in Victoria in 2021, having collaborated with the Melbourne Youth Orchestras Summer School programs in the past. We are excited to continue providing young Victorian musicians with the opportunity to be part of our unique youth orchestra program.
At the 2021 VIC Intensive, successful applicants spend four days participating in workshops, tutorials and orchestral rehearsals at Camberwell Grammar School in Melbourne. The VIC Intensive culminates in a public concert in which the Young Mannheim Symphonists perform the repertoire they have prepared throughout the week.
In September 2021, the Young Mannheim Symphonists, directed by Rachael Beesley and Nicole van Bruggen, will plunge into masterpieces by the Viennese masters. The students will be mentored by tutors some of whom will rehearse and perform alongside them in the orchestra. The Young Mannheim Symphonists directors and tutors are principal musicians of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra - professional musicians who specialise in historically informed performance on period instruments. Their knowledge of musical styles, articulations, and embellishments comes from years of experience performing; reading treatises and studying scores; experimenting with instruments and interpretations; and sharing with their peers and their students. They are passionate about understanding our musical heritage in the context in which it was created, and they are even more passionate about inspiring and enlightening others.
“This program was outstanding as it challenged my current understanding of Classical and Romantic music.”
“[Young Mannheim Symphonists has] inspired me to the point at which I now want to follow and explore HIP in my university courses and hopefully in my career. The experience of the whole rehearsal process in high-level orchestras and the extra detail involved in historically informed performance was invaluable to me.”
Course details
WHEN
Friday 17th September 12.30-3.30pm
Saturday 18th September 9.30am-3.30pm
Sunday 19th September 9.30am-3.30pm
Monday 20th September 9.30am-3.30pm
Tuesday 21st September 4.30pm seating call rehearsal and 6.30pm concert
WHERE
Camberwell Grammar School, 55 Mont Albert Rd, Canterbury, Melbourne
REPERTOIRE
HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D major ‘London’
MOZART Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 ‘Haffner’
BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture Op. 62
WHO
The VIC Intensive is open to young musicians who play an orchestral instrument to a level of at least Grade 6 AMEB (or equivalent). No experience on period instruments is necessary. String players are encouraged to experiment with playing on gut strings and transitional/classical bows however it is possible to participate in this course on a modern instrument with a modern bow.
Age Recommendation: 15-21 years (younger students are welcome to apply)
Recommended Level:
Flute, Clarinet and Oboe: minimum Grade 7
Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet and Timpani: minimum Grade 5
Strings: minimum Grade 6
COST
Cost Per Participant: $400
Fee Bursaries as well as Travel & Accommodation Bursaries for students requiring financial assistance are available upon application. Please click here for details.
HOW
The closing date for VIC Intensive applications and auditions has passed.
If you are only just now hearing about the Young Mannheim Symphonists, please contact our Orchestra Production Manager, Stephanie Li at production@arco.org.au to ask about the possibility of requesting a late application.
If you would like to apply, submit this application form now so we know to expect your audition and upload your Video Audition.
Video Audition Requirements:
A minimum of one excerpt from the set of Young Mannheim Symphonists 2021 Orchestral Excerpts available via this link.
An own choice work (preferably but not necessarily Classical or Romantic) - to be performed unaccompanied
Duration: maximum 2-3 mins
Please read the information sheet specific to your instrument which can be found in the folder together with the orchestral excerpts.
Notification of places for the VIC Intensive will be on Friday 27 November 2020.
Audition Videos must be uploaded to Dropbox via this link. You will also receive the link to the Dropbox folder when you submit your application form.
Uploaded videos are private and can only be viewed by the audition panel.
Please contact our Orchestra Production Manager, Stephanie Li at production@arco.org.au if you have any questions or are having trouble uploading your Audition Video.
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.