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

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Participants from Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern and Australian Capital Territories are welcome to audition for the National Academy and/or a State Academy of their choice.

All participants may apply for and attend (if accepted) one or more Academies.

Watch this introductory video to find out more about the Young Mannheim Symphonists program.

Explore Young Mannheim Symphonists past programs here.

“The collective knowledge and passion of so many world-class tutors… came to bear in a polished and mature culminating performance of Beethoven, Mozart and Mayer, which showed genuine commitment and communication from the players.

“My students loved the repertoire and the new perspectives they gained through their freshly acquired knowledge. They enjoyed gaining an insight into the world of professional playing, and using their whole body as an instrument to connect with the music and the ensemble.”

– Daniel Holloway, Instrumental Music Teacher (Strings) – Education Queensland, Musical Director/Conductor – South Side Youth Orchestra

“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

YMS COMPARISON CHART

You can apply and come to both National and State Academies!
But if you have to choose, here’s a comparison.

NATIONAL ACADEMY:

  • Residential (incl. meals, accommodation)

  • 6 days, 2-3 sessions per day plus social activities

  • Recommended age 15-23 (younger may apply)

  • Same learning outcomes & faculty expertise

  • Excellent playing level (but more competitive)

  • Repertoire: Beethoven, Schubert PLUS chamber music

  • Open to all Australian residents (must arrange own travel to Melbourne)

  • Cost: $825 (Early Bird)/$850

STATE ACADEMIES:

  • Daytime only

  • 5 days, 2 sessions per day

  • Recommended age 15-23 (younger may apply)

  • Same learning outcomes & faculty expertise

  • Excellent playing level

  • Repertoire: Mozart, André, Beethoven

  • Open to all Australian residents (must arrange own travel and source own accommodation)

  • Cost: $440

 

Young Mannheim Symphonists 2023 National Academy
16 April 2023 | St Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly, QLD