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Young Mannheim Symphonists 2025 Application Form

2025 application form

Student's First Name *

Student's Last Name *

Parent/Guardian's First Name (for under 18 students - if applicable)

Parent/Guardian's Last Name (for under 18 students - if applicable)

Gender *

Female

Male

Non-binary

Email Address (parent/guardian/18+ student) *

Email Address (under 18 student - if applicable)

Mobile Phone (parent/guardian/18+ student) *

Mobile Phone (under 18 student - if applicable)

Address 1 *

Street and house number

Address 2

Suburb

State *

Postcode *

Date of Birth (Date/Month/Year) *

First Name of your instrumental teacher *

Last Name of your instrumental teacher *

Your instrumental teacher's email address *

Your instrumental teacher's mobile number *

Your School or University AND your year of study *

Instrument for this audition *

Number of years you have studied this instrument *

Approximate 'playing level' *

If relevant, last AMEB (or equivalent e.g. Trinity) exam passed

Orchestral/Ensemble Experience *

Most relevant experience. For example, in the last two to three years only.

Historically Informed Performance Experience *

No experience with HIP or on period instruments is necessary, but if we know your background we can tailor the course to suit

Why would you like to be involved in this course? *

Maximum 50 words

I am applying for: *

Tick ONE box only.

QLD State Academy | 1-5 July | Brisbane

National Academy | 29 Sept - 4 Oct | Adelaide

NSW State Academy | tba

Both National Academy & QLD State Academy

Both National Academy & NSW State Academy

Both QLD & NSW State Academies

All three academies: National Academy, QLD State Academy & NSW State Academy

Audition Video *

When you submit this application form, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder where you can upload your Audition Video. Your Audition Video can only be viewed by the education team at the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra and will not be used for any other purpose. If you are having trouble uploading the file, please email Rosemary Ponnekanti at operations@arco.org.au

I understand that I must upload my Audition Video for this application to be complete

How did you hear about the Young Mannheim Symphonists?

I am a previous Young Mannheim Symphonist

School / University Teacher

Instagram

Facebook

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra Newsletter

Media (newspaper / magazine / radio)

Printed Brochure

Word of Mouth

Local youth orchestra e.g. SYO / QYO / MYO / TYO / AYO

Other

Your application form has been submitted successfully. This is your submission confirmation. This system will not send a confirmation email.

NEXT STEP: AUDITION VIDEO

You must include both orchestral excerpts and own-choice solo in your video.

FIND EXCERPTS HERE

UPLOAD AUDITION VIDEO HERE

Audition video deadline:

Midnight Sunday 27 October

Acceptances announced 25 November.

Thank you!

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