Applications are now open for the 2010 'The Beat Starts Here' Conductors program
This course is for teachers and community conductors and will take place in Sydney from 27 September to 1 October 2010.
Symphony Australia is delighted to welcome back Graham Abbott as Course Director
Tailored to participants, and with limited numbers ensuring maximum time on the podium this course will enhance and develop your conducting skills. Participants will conduct professional pianists and a small ensemble of professional musicians while receiving expert instruction.
Applications close Friday 6 August
Download an application form here
For further information please call the Artist Development Coordinator on 8622 9482 or artists@symphony.net.au
Applications are now open for the 2011 Core Conductors Program
The 2011 Conductor Development Program taught by international conductors of the highest calibre will provide the highest quality training possible to a new generation of Australian conductors.
Sebastian Lang-Lessing, Arvo Volmer, Johannes Fritzsch and Eckehard Stier will join Course Director Christopher Seaman in providing their expertise and guidance throughout the year to help these young conductors reach their potential.
For more infomation please download the brochure and application form here
Congratulations to Oliver She who was announced the winner of the Keyboard Finals of the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards held in the Perth Concert Hall on Wednesday July 7.
Oliver was awarded a $5000 cash prize and is the second finalist to be granted a place in the Grand Final to be held in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre at 7pm on Friday August 27 with the QSO conducted by Marko Letonja.
The next and final concert in the Stage III series are is;
TSO conducted by Kenneth Young will host the other instruments final on Wednesday28 July at 7pm in the Federation Concert Hall, Hobart.
THE OTHER INSTRUMENTS FINALISTS ARE:
Andrew Wiering, 27 years old from SA will perform the Schwantner Percussion Concerto.
Guy Spielman, 22 years old from NSW will perform the Nielsen Clarinet Concerto.
Melissa Doecke, 29 years old from VIC will perform the Lindberg flute Concerto.
Ashley William Smith, 25 years old from VIC will perform the Ross Edwards Clarinet Concerto.
This concert will be broadcast live on Classic FM and then repeated at 8pm on Wednesday 25 August.
We wish all applicants the best of luck!