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.

What's involved?

Receive valuable mentoring from a member of a professional orchestra, and refine the skills and knowledge you need to confidently enter the world of orchestral music as a professional musician. Your mentor will guide you through preparation for an audition, and provide unique, one-on-one coaching in concerto and excerpt workshops. The program will culminate in a casual audition for one of Australia’s state orchestras.

MSO String Fellowships

When

2–9 August 2021

Where

Melbourne, VIC

ASO Fellowships

When

21–28 June 2021

Where

Adelaide, SA

Cost

$505 per fellowship

AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with the program.

Eligibility

18–25 years inclusive as at 1 January 2021

ASO Fellowships: limited places are available for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and trumpet players. Previous participants of the program are ineligible to attend.

MSO Fellowships: limited places are available for violin, viola, cello and double bass. Previous participants of the program are ineligible to attend.

AYO’s 2021 programs have been designed to ensure the utmost safety and wellbeing of our participants and staff, including additional health management and social distancing guidelines. Please note that the programs offered in 2021 will only go ahead if it is safe for them to do so.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we work to bring our AYO experiences to life next year. Read more about AYO’s 2021 programs in relation to COVID-19 in this statement.

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