Australian Youth Orchestra
| The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) has a reputation for being one of the world’s most prestigious and innovative training organisations for young pre-professional musicians. Our training pathway has been created to nurture the musical development of Australia’s finest young instrumentalists across metropolitan and regional Australia: from the emerging, gifted, school-aged student, to those on the verge of a professional career. AYO presents tailored training and performance programs each year for aspiring musicians, composers, arts administrators and music journalists aged 12 to 30. |
| AYO National Music Camp | The highlight of the year for many young Australian musicians, AYO National Music Camps are a whirlwind of new faces, exhilarating challenges and uplifting performances. Let yourself be inspired by tutors, artists and conductors of international standing, and experience music-making as part of a superb symphony orchestra |
| Australian Youth Orchestra | All your experience as a student and player reaches a pinnacle when you become a member of AYO’s flagship ensemble: the Australian Youth Orchestra. Selection is an acknowledgement of excellence at a national level. |
| AYO Chamber Players | Immerse yourself in the intimate world of chamber music with AYO Chamber Players. This program offers intensive ensemble training and mentorship under the guidance of performers from leading chamber ensembles. You will have time to develop a range of repertoire with an ensemble alongside your mentors that will lay the foundations for a successful career in small ensemble playing. |
| AYO Orchestral Career Development | Aimed at young musicians on the cusp of their professional career, the AYO Orchestral Career Development programs act as a springboard for those wanting to pursue performance at an elite level, and provide participants with the skills to establish a diverse and successful career in music. |
| AYO Art Administration | It takes more than musicians to keep a successful orchestra running smoothly. Behind every great performing arts organisation is a team of dedicated administrators; from orchestral managers and sound engineers, to leaders in communications, fundraising, marketing and journalism. |
| AYO Composition | Some say composing can be a lonely profession, but on the AYO Composition program it’s exactly the opposite! You’ll be among colleagues and friends in a shared endeavour of music-making. See your work come to life as it is rehearsed and recorded by the musicians of Momentum Ensemble, and push the boundaries of composition with guidance from one of Australia’s leading composers. |
| National Music Teacher Mentoring Program | The National Music Teacher Mentoring Program is aimed at improving the quality of music education in classrooms around Australia. The program pairs experienced music educators with generalist classroom teachers in order to build their skills and confidence in teaching music. With continued support from the Australian Government and the private sector, the program continues to be successfully rolled out across Australia. |
| Orchestral Management | It takes more than musicians to keep a successful orchestra running smoothly. Behind every great performance is a team of dedicated administrators, and the AYO Orchestral Management program gives a glimpse into the many rewarding roles that exist in the orchestral world, and provides students with the hands-on experience they need to excel in the field. |
| Sound Production | Producing the sound of orchestras and ensembles for broadcast and recording is an art. This program equips you with the technical know-how that is essential for sound production and mixing. You’ll also learn interview and editing techniques associated with broadcasts. It is a unique, hands-on experience leading to professional-quality outcomes. |
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