Applications for AYO's 2022 programs are now closed.

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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, providing participants with the skills to establish a diverse and successful career in music.

What’s involved in 2022?

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.

Meet Phoebe and Hayasa, two participants in the AYO Orchestral Development program in 2019! These two young musicians took part in the MSO Fellowship, receiving coaching from musicians of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra before doing a casual audition for MSO at the culmination of the program. Hear about their experience in this article. Read more.

MSO Fellowships

Program dates will be advised by October 2021

ASO Fellowships

9–14 May 2022

Cost

$ 515 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 2022

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

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

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.