Melbourne Youth Orchestras in Southbank, Victoria, Australia | Orchestra
Melbourne Youth Orchestras
Locality: Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9376 8988
Address: Lvl 4, 120-130 Southbank Boulevard 3006 Southbank, VIC, Australia
Website: http://www.myo.org.au
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25.01.2022 Melbourne Youth Strings member, Emma Sevdalis-Fallaw, has been selected to represent Australia and play the Double Bass for the United Commonwealth COVID music project. The United Commonwealth COVID Music Project has invited 54 musicians from each of the Commonwealth Countries to represent their country as part of a combined Commonwealth Orchestra. This project will culminate in an online video of the combined Commonwealth Orchestra, playing with the Dionysus Ensemble a spe...cially written piece of music. Congratulations Emma, we can’t wait to see you in action!
25.01.2022 Join our education partner Melbourne Symphony Orchestra today for a six-hour interactive, online music marathon celebrating the intrinsic relationship between nature, sound and humanity. If you missed it on Friday, at 5:45 47 members of Melbourne Youth Orchestra will virtually perform the stormy fourth movement of Beethovens 6th Symphony side by side with the wonderful MSO. Watch the music marathon here:... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_47YDnenPIc See more
24.01.2022 Our Masterclass with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Owen Morris is coming up this Saturday 8 August. Join us from 1.30pm 3pm for a Masterclass for senior ensembles. Click here for further information or to register now:... https://myo.org.au//myo-unl/myo-unlimited-inspire-program/ See more
22.01.2022 On Monday it was announced that current MYO participant Hayden Taylor, and a collection of MYO alumni are among the winners of this years Open Fanfare. MYO would like to wish the winners a huge congratulations! Open Fanfare is a compositional competition and a partnership between QPAC and our friends at Queensland Youth Orchestras Find out more about Open Fanfare and 2020s winners here:... https://artology.org.au//enews-open-fanfare-winners-annou/ See more
22.01.2022 MYOs second Teacher Professional Development session of 2020 is coming up next weekend! Join us on Saturday 5 September, 9:30am 11:30am, for The Three Rs of Ensemble Direction: Rehearsal Techniques, Repertoire and Retention with Dr Joanne Heaton. In this session Joanne will cover rehearsal techniques and approaches to ensemble direction, that will enhance the ensemble experience for both directors and the musicians before them.... This is the second of three sessions that MYO will run this year. These sessions will be held either in person or via Zoom, as guidelines allow, and will cost $25 for one session, or $60 for all three. Enrol here: https://myo.org.au//the-three-rs-of-ensemble-direction-re/
22.01.2022 Donating to MYO just got a whole lot easier! You can now donate directly to Melbourne Youth Orchestras via our Facebook page. Donate via the button in the top right corner of our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneYouthOrchestras/
21.01.2022 Introducing our conductors of Winter School 2021. // Mal Sedergreen is an accomplished and highly regarded jazz saxophonist with international and Australian performances at all major national festivals and venues. He has performed with artists including James Morrison, Don Burrows, Bob Sedergreen, Brian Brown, Ted Vining, Bernie McGann, Allan Browne and supported international artists including Branford Marsalis, BB King, Ray Charles, Phillip Morris Superband, David Sanborn, Nat Adderley and McCoy Tyner. He has twice toured nationally with blues legend Jimmy Witherspoon. Mal currently teaches at Korowa Anglican Girls’ School, Lauriston Girls’ School and Ringwood Secondary College. // Register for Winter School 2021: https://myo.org.au/programs/2021-winter-school/
21.01.2022 APPLICATIONS FOR THE MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRAS 2021 PROGRAMS ARE NOW OPEN! Apply now to join Victorias community of young musicians at Melbourne Youth Orchestras during 2021. MYO 2021 ENSEMBLE PROGRAM... In the Melbourne Youth Orchestras Ensemble Program, youll join young musicians from 8 to 25 years of age to rehearse and explore music on Saturdays during school terms. Two symphony orchestras, four string orchestras and three symphonic bands cater to all ages and levels. With a team of vibrant and energetic conductors and the support of our team of talented educators, you will extend your musical skills playing exciting music and having unforgettable performance experiences. APPLY NOW: https://myo.org.au/programs/ensemble-program/ MYO 2021 SUMMER SCHOOL The MYO Summer School program returns in 2021 from 11-16 January. The famous MYO Summer School combines high standard music-making, creativity, exploration and personal development. Apply for the 2021 Summer School to work with Victorias best conductors to discover a stimulating range of musical and social activities in a fun and collaborative atmosphere. Summer School isnt just about developing your technique and expanding your repertoire knowledge. Its about opening your mind to a whole different sphere of music-making and creating new and exciting musical experiences. APPLY NOW: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/
21.01.2022 Melbourne Youth Orchestra is thrilled to be performing the stormy fourth movement of Beethovens 6th Symphony, side by side with our education partner Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Tune in tonight at 7:30pm as 47 MYO musicians participate in this unparalleled learning opportunity.
21.01.2022 Applications for 2021 Winter School close this Friday! Don't miss out on this bespoke musical program these July school holidays, as we launch our first ever Winter School - tailored to woodwind, percussion and brass musicians in two exciting jazz and band streams. // Final spots available, register by 23 April at https://myo.org.au/programs/2021-winter-school/
20.01.2022 Tonight at 8:30pm, our friends at the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra are performing Cavatina at Melbourne Digital Concert Hall. Melbourne Digital Concert Hall (MDCH) was created by musicians, for musicians to support the Australian Arts industry during the COVID-19 crisis. Tickets are only $20 and are available here:... https://watch.melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/#/item/53669 See more
20.01.2022 The renowned Melbourne Youth Orchestras Ensemble Program is evolving in response to COVID-19 to create MYO UNLIMITED an innovative new program which brings the very best elements of Ensemble Program to our participants at home. More information here: https://myo.org.au/programs/myo-unlimited/
20.01.2022 Bretts Weekly 7 is back with Episode 6. Bretts Weekly 7 is an education in the musical greats courtesy of Melbourne Youth Orchestras Music Director Brett Kelly. Listen to Episode 6 here:... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rQY20hSOCNc8Y94IDW2iY See more
20.01.2022 If you haven't gotten your Winter School application in yet, don't fret - we've added more places in the program and will be keeping applications open over the weekend. Get in touch with us today with any final questions and apply now https://myo.org.au/programs/2021-winter-school/
20.01.2022 Join us for a Listen Lounge with Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin. This Listen Lounge will run from 11:30am 1pm this Saturday 22 August. Listen Lounges are a feature of MYO UNLIMITED, our online Ensemble Program, launched in response to COVID-19 restrictions. In this episode our Music Director, Brett Kelly, will chat with Elena about the music that has inspired her, the deeply personal stories behind her compositions, and her many and varied collaborations throughout ...her career. Learn more about MYO UNLIMITED and MYO UNLIMITED Inspire and sign up here: https://myo.org.au//myo-unli/myo-unlimited-inspire-program
20.01.2022 Join us for a Masterclass with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Principal Viola, Christopher Moore. This Masterclass is for senior ensembles and will run from 2.30pm 4pm on Saturday 5 September as part of our MYO UNLIMITED and MYO UNLIMITED Inspire series. Recently appointed as Principal Viola of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Moore has spent the last nine years travelling the globe as Principal Viola of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. As romantic as that sound...s, he missed his old chums Mahler, Schoenberg and Ads, and so has returned to these and other old friends at the MSO. Enrol today to avoid missing this unparalleled online learning opportunity: https://myo.org.au//myo-unl/myo-unlimited-inspire-program/
19.01.2022 Save the dates. The famous MYO Summer School returns in 2021 from 11-16 January. Register your interest here and be the first to find out when the details are released: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/... Photograph c/o Meredith OShea
19.01.2022 MYOs 2020 Teacher Professional Development Program kicks off Saturday 1 August with Karen Kyriakous Deepening Musical Understanding Using Repertoire. Join us from 9:30am 12:30pm, as Karen leads us through a session focusing on: the ways that repertoire can add value to lessons; tools for empowering students to take an active role in their own learning; and strategies for enhancing musical skills and understanding. Visit our website for further information:... https://myo.org.au//deepening-musical-understanding-using/ Photograph by Meredith OShea
17.01.2022 Until the end of June a generous supporter will be matching every gift made to MYO. Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, MYO are anticipating that more students than ever will need financial assistance to participate in our programs. Help us reach our target of $25,000 so we can continue to provide an excellent music education to our young learners now and into the future.... On all donations up to $10,000 your impact will be doubled. Find out more here: https://www.givenow.com.au/myoplayson
17.01.2022 Dont stop practicing! Weve been reflecting on MYO UNLIMITED so far. Keep an eye out for more, coming soon! https://myo.org.au/programs/myo-unlimited/
17.01.2022 Bretts Weekly 7 returns this week with Episode 5. Bretts Weekly 7 is an excursion through the musical greats, selected by our resident connoisseur, Melbourne Youth Orchestras Music Director Brett Kelly. Listen to Episode 5 here:... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GZf2kegz5Aawb9NYrL3Jc See more
16.01.2022 Join our friends at Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) this evening, 8:30pm via the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, and in limited numbers at the Athenaeum Theatre. ANAM will be performing a selection of chamber works for brass, percussion and wind including: Pieces for Wood by Steve Reich, Dahl’s Music for Brass Instruments and Beethoven’s Sextet for Winds. Tickets are $24 (online) or $44 (in person) and are available here: https://anam.com.au/whats-on/events/mdch-november-2020
15.01.2022 Introducing our conductors of Winter School 2021. // A talented and charismatic jazz pianist, improviser and educator, Steve Sedergreen has made a vital and indelible imprint on the Melbourne jazz scene for over 30 years. He possesses an exceptional improvisational sensibility that is true to the spirit of jazz. Steve has performed with both Australian and internationally renowned artists as well as leading his own bands. In addition to his success as a performer and recording artist, Steve has acted as a mentor and teacher to countless young jazz musicians who have gone on to enjoy great success including members of The Cat Empire, Paris Wells, Axle Whitehead and many more. // Register for Winter School 2021: https://myo.org.au/programs/2021-winter-school/
14.01.2022 Why participate in the 2021 MYO Ensemble Program? Because you will work with some of Victorias most talented educators, conductors and musicians. You will play exciting repertoire, participate in unparalleled performance opportunities and extend your skills within our vibrant and dedicated community of music lovers. Apply for the 2021 MYO Ensemble Program now: https://myo.org.au/programs/ensemble-program/
12.01.2022 One day to go before the end of the financial year and until June 30 all donations to MYO will be matched by a generous donor. Thats right, every $1.00 will turn into $2.00 until the end of the financial year. We have nearly reached our target of $25,000. Give to MYO today and help us to continue to provide an excellent music education for Victorias young musicians. Thank you to everyone who has donated to help MYO Play On during COVID-19!... Click here to find out more: https://www.givenow.com.au/myoplayson
11.01.2022 Episode 4 of Bretts Weekly 7 traverses Beethoven, Strauss and Billy Joel, and is the perfect playlist for your stay-at-home Saturday. Bretts Weekly 7 is a diverse collection of music, curated by Melbourne Youth Orchestras Music Director, Brett Kelly, especially for our community. Listen here:... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LtqbXTeNLqGe3fhRjKVTX See more
11.01.2022 This Saturday 25 July join Melbourne Youth Orchestras from 4:00pm - 5:30pm, for a Masterclass with David Berlin, Principal Cello of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. This Masterclass is for senior ensembles and is the latest instalment in our MYO UNLIMITED and MYO UNLIMITED Inspire series. This is a unique online learning opportunity not to be missed. Learn more about MYO UNLIMITED and MYO UNLIMITED Inspire and sign up here:... https://myo.org.au//myo-unl/myo-unlimited-inspire-program/ See more
11.01.2022 Join us for a Masterclass with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Owen Morris. This Masterclass is for senior ensembles and will run from 1.30pm 3pm on Saturday 8 August. Owen is currently Principal Trumpet with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since mid 2019. Prior to this he was Principal Trumpet with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.... Click here for further information or to register now: https://myo.org.au//myo-unl/myo-unlimited-inspire-program/
10.01.2022 This John Antill Youth Band member is no chicken! Check out whats been happening behind the scenes at MYO UNLIMITED. More coming soon, stay tuned. https://myo.org.au/programs/myo-unlimited/
09.01.2022 We would like to thank our amazing community for all of your support in helping MYO to Play On during COVID-19. Through your generosity, we have been able to make our target of $25,000! It is not too late to make a tax deductible donation to MYO for this financial year.... Click here for further info: https://www.givenow.com.au/myoplayson
09.01.2022 What a wonderful response to the challenges COVID-19 poses to concert performance! Barcelonas Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house reopened on 22 June to an unusual full house: 2,292 indoor plants. Read on below: https://www.abc.net.au//spanish-opera-house-reope/12388608 and watch the concert here: https://youtu.be/rgvadprJFRc
08.01.2022 Were thrilled to announce that MYO participant Noah Lawrence has been awarded the Young Bach Scholarship in this years Melbourne Recital Centre Online Bach Competition. Noah is an incredibly talented cellist and has been a member of our flagship Melbourne Youth Orchestra for the last three years. Congratulations Noah!... Photograph courtesy of Meredith OShea
08.01.2022 No horn? No problem! Make your own homemade horn with Arcadia Winds, heres how: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3314567258767632
06.01.2022 Until June 30 all donations will be matched by a generous donor. For every one dollar donated MYO will receive two. Your generous donation will help us to provide financial assistance for young musicians whose families have been financially impacted due to COVID-19, produce an online orchestra for our students studying at home and continue to employ our talented educators. Click here to find out more:... https://www.givenow.com.au/myoplayson See more
05.01.2022 Tune in and tune out this weekend with Episode 3 of Bretts Weekly 7. Bretts Weekly 7 is a diverse selection of music, curated by MYO Music Director, Brett Kelly. Listen here:
05.01.2022 Melbourne Youth Orchestras Teacher Professional Development Program returns in 2020 with three classes covering how to create, maintain, extend and evaluate a music ensemble: - Deepening Musical Understanding using Repertoire with Karen Kyriakou - The Three Rs of Ensemble Direction: Rehearsal Techniques, Repertoire and Retention with Dr Joanne Heaton... - Cartoons, Creativity & Choreography: Expressive Conducting is Fun! with Ingrid Martin These sessions will be run either in person or via Zoom, as guidelines allow. The cost to attend a single session is $25 per session, but if you sign up to all three sessions, you will receive a discounted rate of $60. Enrol now: https://myo.org.au/programs/teacherprofessionaldevelopment/ Photograph courtesy of Meredith OShea
05.01.2022 Tonight from 7pm, tune into the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall Performance of ‘3 X 3: Mozart, Myths And Mantras’. Join Melbourne Symphony Orchestra co-concertmaster Sophie Rowell and renowned pianist Kristian Ching for an uplifting, poignant and dramatic program featuring three great composers: Mozart, Calvin Bowman and Szymanowski. Tickets are $24 and are available here: https://melbournedigitalconcerthall.com/sophie-rowell-kris/
04.01.2022 Looking for something to do on this Sunday afternoon? Look no further, our friends at Arcadia Winds have you covered! Make your own paddle-pop stick harmonica using Arcadia Winds instructions: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=315601226160504
04.01.2022 MYO is thrilled to present Episode 2 of Bretts Weekly 7. Bretts Weekly 7 is an eclectic selection of music curated by our Music Director, Brett Kelly, especially for the MYO community. Listen here:
04.01.2022 Why join the MYO 2021 Summer School? Because Summer School isnt just about developing your technique and expanding your repertoire knowledge. Its about opening your mind to a whole different sphere of music-making and creating new and exciting musical experiences. This year, Melbourne Youth Orchestras acknowledges that due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, these are uncertain times. With this in mind, your application for the 2021 Summer School will not include an upfront fe...e. Instead, full arrangements for the 2021 Summer School including payment details will be confirmed in early October 2020. Join us at Summer School for a fun-filled week of collaborative music making: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/
03.01.2022 Ilyan Mofakhami from MYOs John Antill Youth Band proves you can never play too many instruments in this sneak peek at what we have been up to with MYO UNLIMITED. More coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled! https://myo.org.au/programs/myo-unlimited/
03.01.2022 There are still places available in MYOs second Teacher Professional Development session of 2020. Enrol now and join us on Saturday 5 September, 9:30am 11:30am, for The Three Rs of Ensemble Direction: Rehearsal Techniques, Repertoire and Retention. In this session, Dr Joanne Heaton will cover rehearsal techniques and approaches to ensemble direction, that will enhance the ensemble experience for both directors and the musicians before them.... This is the second of three sessions that MYO will run this year. These sessions will be held either in person or via Zoom, as guidelines allow, and will cost $25 for one session, or $60 for all three. Register here: https://myo.org.au//the-three-rs-of-ensemble-direction-re/
02.01.2022 There are still places available in our first Teacher Professional Development Program session of 2020. Join us on Saturday 1 August, 9:30am 11:30am for Karen Kyriakous Deepening Musical Understanding Using Repertoire. Visit our website for further information and to register now:... https://myo.org.au//myo-unl/myo-unlimited-inspire-program/ See more
01.01.2022 Alexandra Cameron Strings participant, 9 year old Molly Bremner, is attempting to run 625km from Melbourne to Canberra this September to raise money for the Childrens Cancer Institute in memory of her sister Phoebe who passed away from brain cancer. MYO is behind Molly all the way. You too can follow Mollys journey here: ... Mollys Run For Phoebe and donate to support her here: https://donate.ccia.org.au/campaign//mollys-run-for-phoebe Photograph by Meredith OShea
01.01.2022 Bretts Weekly 7 returns this week with Episode 7. Bretts Weekly 7 is a weekly excursion through the musical greats, brought together for our community of musicians and music lovers by our Music Director Brett Kelly. Listen to Episode 7 here:... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NtFqNWwtnUA4ErOTuyinH See more
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