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AYO Composition

Great pieces of music always start with an empty page. In our unique Composition program, you’ll have the opportunity to workshop your ideas with other like-minded young composers in a shared endeavour of music-making. Push the boundaries of composition with guidance from one of Australia’s leading composers, and experience the joy of having your brand new work brought to life by the musicians and tutors of the AYO National Music Camp orchestral program.

What to expect on the program

As a Composition participant, you’ll be encouraged to push the boundaries of composition as you work with an experienced tutor to fine-tune your new piece of music. During the program you’ll also have the opportunity to work with AYO’s experienced instrumental tutors, who will share their expertise on the nuances of writing for their instrument and perform your composition in an exciting public concert.

From the minute you arrive at AYO National Music Camp, you’ll experience a whirl of new faces and first encounters with Australia’s greatest best young players, composers, sound engineers and music journalists. With an action-packed schedule it’s important that your focus is on the program at hand. Rest assured you will be well looked after, allowing you to concentrate on your preparation and performance. We provide airport transfers, comfortable shared accommodation and three meals per day for every camp attendee.

Hear from two of our past AYO Composition participants, Alice and Tom, as they describe their experience on the program in 2019.

When

10–23 January 2022

Cost

$ 1,150

Participants must cover their own transport costs. All meals, transfers and accommodation will be provided.

Eligibility

16–30 years inclusive as at 1 January 2022

Previous participants of the Composition program are ineligible to apply

Places available

4

Please note these are indicative numbers and are subject to change.

AYO’s 2022 programs have been designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our participants and staff. Additional health management and social distancing procedures are in place as per individual state guidelines. Please note that the programs offered in 2022 will only go ahead if it is safe for them to do so.

Due to the uncertainty of that living with Covid has brought, we will be announcing all additional information such as location, guest artists and repertoire in October.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you the best AYO experiences we can. Read more about AYO’s programs in relation to COVID-19 here.