Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) are working in collaboration to improve music education and learning outcomes for Victorian students. This initiative has been designed to help MYO students excel in VCE Music and prepare for tertiary study.
We all know that Year 12 can be challenging time for students, so let us relieve some of the pressure and help to extend your music studies.
Audition early for the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
MCM will be holding early auditions for MYO students, for provisional acceptance into the Melbourne Con. You’ll still need a good ATAR score but rest easy knowing your audition for entry to the Con is done and dusted.
Prelude Workshop Series
Throughout the year, MYO students in years 10, 11 and 12 will benefit from a series of workshops with renowned Melbourne Conservatorium of Music faculty and invited guests. Register for these workshops and gain access to world-class teaching and support.
Saturday 10 June
Performance Anxiety Session with Dr Margaret Osborne MAPS, Senior Lecturer in Psychology & Music Performance Science, Convenor of Master of Professional Psychology
Don’t let performance anxiety have a negative impact on your performance. Work with professional performers and educators to learn how to manage performance anxiety.
Saturday 24 June
Audition Prep Masterclass with A/Prof Richard Davis – Conductor MCM Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra
An in-depth discussion and masterclass about how to prepare for an Audition with tips on how to maximise your impression with the examiner or audition panel. This is open to all instruments.
Topics Included:
– What to do, what not to do
– Program Planning
– Repertoire Order
Saturday 16 September
Careers in Music Session with Ms. Susan Eldridge, Lecturer in Music (Entrepreneurship)
Learn about the diversity of the music industry and the many options you have before you at a tertiary level and in a career in the creative arts.
Saturday 18 November
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Information Session with A/Prof David Griffiths – Associate Professor (Performance – Clarinet)
Discover the many pathways and opportunities across both undergraduate and graduate streams at the Melbourne Conservatorium.
All workshops will take place within the Ian Potter Southbank Centre between approximately 9am-12:00pm on each of the above dates.
Workshops are open to school students in years 10 to 12 who are members of the MYO 2023 Ensemble Program.
